Friend, 

Hillary Clinton is not only a national leader and global influence, she has become part of our lives and even our dreams. 

When I first met her decades ago, I was struck by how she listened — really listened — to women whose lives had often been ignored, to children who needed a voice, to workers who had been told their work was not important. Her response to them was always unique, responding equally from her heart and head. 

Now, as Hillary celebrates her 78th birthday, we see her amazing life, and the millions of people whose lives have been changed because she refused to accept the idea that “good enough” was enough. From her work for women’s rights and health care here to her leadership on the world stage, Hillary has always made the rest of us a little braver, a little bolder and a little more kind.

So today, please join me in celebrating Hillary — with a “happy birthday,” and an act of solidarity.

Make a gift of $7.80, $78, or whatever feels right to you, in order to help carry on the work Hillary started through the Clinton Foundation, work supporting women and girls, expanding access to education and health care, and fighting to protect democracy.