That’s the truth. And I’m proud to be running a grassroots-powered campaign, because that’s how a campaign should be run.

When I first ran for the U.S. Senate at 29 years old, we went door-to-door, meeting voters face-to-face, and earning their hard-earned money. Some people could only chip in a little bit, and I understood what that sacrifice meant to them.

Today, I know what the sacrifice means to you too. Times are difficult for a lot of folks right now. Giving money to a political campaign is no easy choice.

But, through it all, our campaign continues to show tremendous grassroots strength. I have to tell you, your commitment and generosity inspires me to work just a little bit harder each day.

And now, we have one final shot to show the whole country, and the world, the strength of the grassroots team behind this battle for the soul of the nation.

So again, I’m humbly asking you. We need to raise another $1,957,500 from Pennsylvania before Wednesday night to reach our goal, and I know that your first $25 will not only help us reach this goal, but more importantly fund the necessary work to win this election. Can I count on your contribution today? I’ll be calling some people who chip into this email personally to thank them.

Thank you so much. I’m grateful it’s folks like you fueling this campaign.

And who knows, maybe you’ll end up on my call sheet next week so I can thank you myself once we hit this goal.

Joseph R. Biden Jr.