Monica Puig, Puerto Rico's first gold medalist, is hoping her platform can make a difference. With Hurricane Maria ravaging the island as a Category 4 storm, she's asking for help.

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Puig is currently in Asia, where she just lost in the second round of the Premier event in Tokyo. She'll play in Wuhan next.

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The world No. 67 has created a You Caring donation page. All of the proceeds will go to relief efforts in Puerto Rico.

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The last time Puerto Rico was hit by a hurricane of this strength was in 1932.