John –

My name is Robert Schentrup, and I’m writing to share how my life was upended two years ago when my sister Carmen was murdered during the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL.

Robert and his sister Carmen as children

Before Carmen was killed by a school shooter, I could never imagine what it might be like to lose my sister, let alone to lose her to senseless gun violence. She was just 16 years old, full of life, and eager to change the world for the better — and her dreams were cut short by 4 bullets. Now, I’m fighting to make sure no family experiences the pain that mine does every day. This isn’t the work I would have chosen — but let me explain why it’s important.

John, it’s nearly impossible to put my emptiness and heartbreak into words. But what’s even more devastating is knowing that other families continue experiencing this exact feeling because Mitch McConnell and Donald Trump have refused to do anything to stop horrific gun violence.

I’m committed to working with Brady to elect gun safety champions across the country who will honor gun-violence victims like Carmen not just with their words, but with action, too. That’s why I’m reaching out today to share this news: A generous donor has offered to MATCH every single dollar given to Brady — but only for the next 48 hours.

We have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to defeat Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell and end the NRA’s reign of terror on our country once and for all. But with time running out before our match expires, we’re still falling short of our $25,000 goal, so I’m personally asking:

John, your donation today could mean the difference between gun safety progress or four more years of Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell’s lethal inaction. So please, will you give $5 or more now — every dollar will be DOUBLED — to elect gun safety champions, defeat the NRA’s bought-and-paid-for politicians, and make sure no family ever has to feel that emptiness and heartbreak I feel every single day?

Hope spreads quickly, John. It starts small — believing in a mission, donating to a cause — until suddenly millions of students are marching for change and millions are urging their lawmakers to take action. We’re at an inflection point in our nation’s history — what we do today can change the tide for millions of Americans across the country.

I’m hopeful — and I believe Brady’s work is vital to creating a world free of gun violence. That’s why I’m asking you to join me in supporting them today, if you’re hopeful that we can make our schools and communities safer. Your gift right now could mean the difference between making senseless gun violence a thing of the past or compromising the safety of generations to come.

So please, John, will you make a donation today — your gift will be DOUBLED — to help defeat the NRA, elect gun safety champions, and build a better future for us all?

Thank you for everything you do, John.

Robert Schentrup