Let's make this birthday one to remember.

51 years old (Born on July 16, 1973)

Happy birthday, Chad Griffin! Much like your legendary tenure at the Human Rights Campaign, may this next year bring you more applause—and maybe fewer conference calls. You've championed equality with such energy and effectiveness that even politicians take notes when you speak.

From navigating historic Supreme Court victories to continually standing strong when it matters most—your impact continues resonating far beyond any single milestone. In fact, each candle on your cake probably represents another incredible achievement (better blow them out quickly before institutions start calling for speeches!). Keep fighting the good fight, enjoy a laugh today—because we all know activism ages better than fine wine.