I often minimize my pain, John.

I say, "grief is grief, and loss is loss" – as if it's equal. But I know I'm lying. I've lost family members. I've lost friends. I've felt grief. But losing a child is ... incomparable.

It's a feeling that part of you – your inner "you," your soul – has been slashed from your existence. And no matter what I do – even as I work to protect children from gun violence – I know I will never get Dylan back. The hole in my heart can never be filled.

But this mission comes before me, and it's my responsibility now to make sure no other parent has to live with this unbearable pain – with a heart that never stops bleeding.

That's why I need your help – and why it has to be today. Our work is still as critical as ever, so we must secure every last dollar of this generous $100,000 match before midnight. I'm asking from the bottom of my heart: Before you go to sleep, can I count on you to give now to help close the gap and double your impact?

Please donate $10, or as much as you can, to Sandy Hook Promise right now to have every dollar go twice as far to help protect children from gun violence.

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So much is being put on hold during this pandemic – but our work to protect children from gun violence can't slow down. Last month, my beautiful butterfly Dylan should have turned 14. I just miss him so much. I hope you'll take a moment before you go to sleep to help us spare another parent from having to mark their child's birthday without them.

I'm so grateful for all you've done so far, and I know we can keep doing more together. Thank you for your support – it truly means the world to me.

With love,

Nicole Hockley (Dylan's mom)


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