Hi John,

We’re in the peak of the summer here in North Carolina, and the heat is reminding me of how I would spend my days as a young girl in Pine Hills.

In the summertime, I would attend two weeks of bible school, play outside with the kids my age, and frequent the produce stand on the corner where the plums were the freshest.

We didn’t have much time for reading, nor was it really on our radar. Until one day I learned that the students from UNC had a summertime program for reading the most books as an incentive. And John, I’ve always said there’s nothing wrong with a little healthy competition.

I wanted to win! So, I set a goal and then I read and I read and I read. That summer sparked my love for literature, but it also taught me a thing or two about competition, setting goals, and reaching them.

With that being said, our mid-month fundraising deadline is Monday at midnight, and we’ve almost met our goal of $10,000. Setting goals along the way is the key to victory in the long run – such as defending my seat on Election Day. So, John, can you pitch in $5 or anything you can right now? Every single dollar makes a difference.

Since I was a little girl, that drive for success has always been ingrained within me. In fact, it is the fuel I use in everything I do. If I can make my home district even just a little bit better than before, that’s more than enough motivation for me.

What keeps me going in this work, is a commitment to building a better future for our children, and a better life for our communities. If you send me back to Congress, that’s what I’ll continue to do.

Slowing down is simply not in my DNA. So, as we enjoy the sweltering summer days in North Carolina, I want to remind you that even though it may not feel like it now, Election Day is right around the corner.

Meeting our mid-month fundraising goal means we can set the groundwork for success in November by establishing our grassroots support today. Every single dollar brings us closer to reaching more voters and achieving re-election on Election Day. Please pitch in $5 to keep our momentum high and progress at the forefront in Congress:

Thank you,

Valerie