No one should have to live through one mass shooting. Let alone two.
Hi John,
I’m José González — a proud father, and someone who never expected to be doing this work.
Seven years ago, my child, X González, survived the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. What happened that day shattered our community, and life hasn’t been the same since.
I never planned to work in gun violence prevention. But after Parkland, it was clear that something had to change, and we had to be part of making it happen.
Out of the trauma and devastation from that day, March For Our Lives was born. Young people turned their pain into action, and we’ve made real progress.
But even after years of advocacy in Congress, the courts, and on the streets, gun violence is still a part of reality for Americans.
Some of X’s classmates who survived the Parkland shooting are now students at Florida State University, where there was another shooting this year.
No one should have to live through one mass shooting. Let alone two. And yet, that’s the America our kids are growing up in.
So far this year, there have already been at least 85 mass shootings. And instead of taking action, too many politicians are undoing the progress we’ve fought so hard for.
We can’t afford to wait. At March For Our Lives, we’re organizing because we believe change is possible — and because we know it won’t happen unless we demand it.
If you’re with us, please make a tax-deductible donation today. Whatever you can give will help young people keep pushing forward in the fight to end gun violence.
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This work is deeply personal, and more urgent than ever. Thank you for standing with us.
In solidarity,
José González
X’s Dad and Board Chair, March For Our Lives Foundation
