Did you see Robert’s message, John?

His story of grief — along with every time I see another shooting in the news, another person killed by senseless gun violence — breaks my heart. Because the truth is, I know that we as a country can and must do better to stop these 100% preventable horrors.

That’s why, this year, we must seize this historic opportunity to elect gun safety champions like Joe Biden and Kamala Harris across the country and to root out the NRA’s toxic influence in our political system once and for all.

I’m in this fight — Brady is in this fight — so we can help survivors like Robert, honor victims like his sister Carmen, and make the common-sense change that we know will save lives in this country.

But time is running out on this once-in-a-generation opportunity — and the consequences of falling short are life and death: So I’m personally reaching out to you, John. As one of our top supporters, you know this work has never been more important — but with just hours left until our critical midnight deadline, we’re still WAY behind what we need to fund our critical programs that will protect voting access, elect gun safety champions, and finally end the NRA’s reign of terror.

John, Brady’s lifesaving work hinges on the generosity of grassroots supporters like you who care about a just future — and we can’t make up this shortfall without your immediate donation: Will you give $5 or more right now — every dollar will be doubled — to honor gun violence victims like Carmen, defeat the NRA’s bought-and-paid-for politicians, and make tangible change in this country?

We have one chance to make history on Election Day and make sure no politician puts gun lobby profits over the safety of our communities ever again.

We know we can do it, but we also know we can’t create massive change without you fighting by our side, John. Thanks for everything you do.

Cordy

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Robert Schentrup
Date: Tue, Oct 6, 2020
Subject: for my sister, Carmen

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?

Give $5 >> becomes $10

Give $25 >> becomes $50

Give $50 >> becomes $100

Double another amount

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

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