Celebrating Jerry Dunfey

Jerry biked to his celebration.

On May 23, our founder Jerry Dunfey celebrated his 90th birthday in Switzerland surrounded by family. But, in reality, much like Global Citizen Circle (GCC), the celebration was global – with friends zooming in from Northern Ireland, Rwanda, South Africa, Kenya, Belgium and across the U.S. – largely because of all the lives Jerry’s work and care has impacted throughout his 90 years and 50 years of GCC!

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 Just a sampling of birthday greetings extended to Jerry's from throughout the world:

• Keep on keepin’ on! – Don West
• Here’s to 90 years of life and doing good along the way. Thanks for letting me join in the fun! – William Taylor III
• A very happy birthday an amazing man and a wonderful role model for a meaningful life truly well lived. – Andrew Petkun
• Celebrating Jerry’s generosity of spirits and the wonderful Dunfey family is a joy. Thank you. – Rick and Kit Barton
• Go Jerry! Xoxo – Michael Schlein
• Happy 90th Jerry! Thank you for your many contributions to building a more peaceful and equitable world. – Nancy Hirshberg
• Happy birthday and thank you for being a source of inspiration to so many! – Allison Ballmer
• Happy birthday to an inspirational trailblazer and human rights champion! – Celeste Lee​
• ​Happy, happy birthday, Jerry!! We love you! – Yoland Caraway
• Happy 90th, Jerry! Thank you for you have done throughout your life to foster meaningful, respectful dialogue and work towards peace – and the lasting legacy you have created with GCC. – Pamme Boutselis
• Happy birthday, Jerry! You’re amazing and inspiring! – Kassandra Ardinger

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• During these difficult times, all generations need to support each other and the belief in freedom. Liberty and justice for all. – Mark Windt
• Thank you for your heart-centered powerful work of united in our world. – Elizabeth Ross-Holstrom
• Bravo on an amazing life and groundbreaking contributions! Keep going! – Joanne Sandler
• Many happy returns, dear Jerry! Such a pleasure to celebrate you this way. Much love – Peggy Dulany
• Happy Birthday, Jerry! Sending you wishes for many more years of joy, community, and action. Thank you for your years of service. We are richer for your work.  – Lina Srivastava
• 90 years of biking, building bridges and bettering lives along the way! – Lorretta Cuff
• Happy Birthday to an amazing man who has achieved so much and who continues to be warm, generous and loving. All the best to you Jerry. Lots of love from Brad and Marion
• Proud to be friends with a man who draws the circle of family so wide and who is a tireless advocate for others. God bless and love live Jerry Dunfey. – Bill Batson
• Thank you for your years of devotion and commitment to the global community. – Valerie Jackson
• Happy birthday, Jerry! Great to meet and discuss at the local COOP – what a life you have had. The world needs more people like you. – Julien Lacour-Gayet
• Happy, happy birthday, Jerry! Wishing you and GCC many more years of positive influence. – Helen Sullivan 
• To an Irish “Mensch!” Bring of blessings and joy…keep hittin’ ‘em. – David Hager
• ​​Thank you, Jerry and GCC, for providing us all inspiration and motivation for all these years. Here’s to another fantastic decade. Can’t wait to celebrate you 100th birthday. – Judith Thompson​​​​

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Jerry and Nadine enjoying the global celebration on Zoom.

​With thanks to so many, GCC reach its goal of 90 gifts of $90 in Jerry’s honor to keep the work of GCC going forward. This important work – GCC’s mission – is far from finished. Each gift beyond our goal will help us build a stronger foundation for the next 50 years of dialogue, equity, and global connection. If you haven’t given yet, there’s still time to join this global movement. And if you have, your continued support or sharing this campaign will help carry Jerry’s legacy even further. Some might say we need this work now more than ever. You can lend your support here. 

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GCC family, friends and supporters celebrating in New Hampshire.