John, today, on Jim Brady's birthday, we're honoring him by continuing his legacy of fighting for gun safety reform.

In 1981, a gunman pushed through a crowd of reporters in Washington, D.C., aimed at President Ronald Reagan, and fired six shots in less than two seconds. Jim, the president's press secretary, was shot point blank in the head. Miraculously, he survived.

After he recovered, Jim dedicated the rest of his life to working to end gun violence in our country. For nearly a decade, Jim and his wife, Sarah, worked tirelessly to defeat the NRA, ultimately passing the Brady Background Checks bill and creating the system we use to this day — the very one Brady is fighting to expand now.

Jim’s legacy has taught us that with commitment, hard work, and unity, we can achieve real, meaningful change in our country. So in honor of his birthday today, we set a goal to raise $100,000 to continue his life's work to end our country's gun violence epidemic. Please, will you give $5 or more before midnight tonight to honor Jim Brady's legacy and help Brady pass common-sense gun violence reforms?

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The truth is that this fight is far from over. We’re still up against the NRA’s reign of terror and the gun lobby’s bought-off politicians. We're still facing record-setting rates of gun violence across the country. And after a gunman attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump in July, it's blatantly obvious that we're still facing the threats that guns have on our democracy.

John, this is serious. Our country is founded on democracy, and at the heart of democracy lies the principles of fairness and freedom — that should include the fundamental freedom to live our lives without the fear of being shot. Whether you're a former president, a press secretary, or you're a voter at the polls — political violence is inexcusable.

But we know that no matter how tough the road ahead can get, Jim Brady never stopped fighting, and neither will we. So, in this moment when it's as urgent as ever to protect both our democracy and American lives from the scourge of gun violence, we're counting on you to recommit to the life's work of Jim Brady and donate to help us end our nation's gun violence epidemic.

Please, donate $5 or more today in honor of Jim Brady's birthday. Your support is essential to our tireless efforts to prevent gun violence in our communities.

Thank you so much for your support on this important day. Together, we will carry forward Jim Brady's legacy of life-saving change.

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John, thank you for supporting Brady.

Brady is committed to defeating the NRA, banning assault weapons, and passing common-sense gun violence prevention legislation – but we need your help.

If you're in this fight to create a better, safer country for future generations, join Brady today by making a gift.

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