Friend,

Unless the GOP starts working with me and Senate Democrats to serve the American people over Donald Trump (and soon), up to 24 million folks – including 280,000 Coloradans – will see their premiums skyrocket when open enrollment begins on Saturday.

Trump and his allies have brought their cruelty to Colorado again and again. I’m running for governor to stop the damage – and to make sure every Coloradan can afford health care, housing, child care and the basics they need to build a good life.

But to ensure Colorado leads the fight against Trumpism as our next governor, I need help from YOU and 4,308 more grassroots supporters before my end-of-month deadline this Friday.

This isn't any arbitrary number. 5,691 small-dollar donations have been made to this campaign. Since we've launched, more Coloradans have given to this campaign than any other candidate's team. (Thank you!)

That's 5,691 contributions from people just like you powering this campaign one $1, $5 or $10 donation at a time.

5,691 contributions from people who believe as I do that together, we can create solutions to our shared challenges.

5,691 contributions from people who believe as I do that together, we can forge better politics than what we see on Capitol Hill and on cable news.

5,691 contributions from people who believe as I do that together, we can make our state the best place to live, work, raise a family and retire with dignity.

5,691 contributions from people who believe as I do that together, Colorado can provide the vision both the Democratic Party and the entire country urgently need.

So instead of setting a dollar-amount goal to reach by the end of the month, this time, I want us to focus on reaching a total of 10,000 small-dollar contributions by 11:59 p.m. on Halloween. But reaching it on time will take at least 4,309 more folks chipping in $5, $25 or any amount they can – even if only $1. So friend, can I please count on you?

As Colorado's governor, I'll do everything in my power to protect your access to affordable health care, your ability to put food on the table and your essential state-run services from Trump's hostile agenda.

Because unlike Trump, I'm running to be a leader who works for everyone who calls Colorado home – not just the wealthy few. So I can't do it without you.

Thanks for everything,

Michael