Lukas Boland’s sixth birthday was more than just a celebration—it was a milestone that marked a turning point in his independence. For the first time ever, he could safely enjoy a cupcake. An avid Sesame Street fan, Boland celebrated with a “Letter of the Day”-themed party at his school, Manhattan Star Academy (MSA), a YAI affiliate on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Donning a royal blue birthday crown adorned with colorful stars, he eagerly took his first bite of a lemon cupcake with raspberry cream his father had brought in.