This isn't good, friend: With so much going on right now, we're falling way short of our critical $10,000 end-of-month fundraising goal – and we're running out of time to make it up. 

This matters. Right now, in midst of this national public health crisis caused by a serious lack of leadership from the president and others at the top, it's never been more important to fight for Democratic values like affordable health care. We have a chance in November to right the ship and restore decency and accountability to our government – but only if we hold on to our House majority. 

That's why I couldn't be happier about this incredible news: A fired-up group of donors here in Florida is offering to MATCH all donations up to our goal but only for the next 48 hours.

We're in the fight for the conscience of our nation, friend – and what happens here in Florida is going to come down to fundraising goals like these. Now is the best time to give $5 (becomes $10) or whatever you can to show President Trump and the GOP they don't represent our values in the Sunshine State. Every dollar goes immediately to winning in November and defending our progress.

Friend, this unique match opportunity means you can DOUBLE your impact to protect our only firewall against the president's corruption. Your gift right now could mean the difference between a future with affordable health care and gun safety – and years more of handouts for special interests and the top 1%.

House Democrats are fighting to put people first, not corporations, and to hold the president accountable for his corruption – that's exactly why the GOP is planning to pour millions into Florida to ensure we cannot hold this seat or the House majority. And it's why we really can't afford to fall behind now or waste this match opportunity. 

Holding this seat and protecting our majority simply can't happen without you chipping in, if you're able. So please, I'm asking you personally, friend: Will you rush $5 – or whatever you can spare – before our end-of-month fundraising deadline – and have it DOUBLED to win in Florida, keep the House blue and defend our shared values like access to affordable health care?

Thanks for fighting with me.

Congresswoman Val Demings