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Dear John,
What an incredible evening celebrating the Texas Freedom Network's 25th Anniversary! As our amazing host TFN Board Member Stephanie Chiarello proclaimed: “It was the best party on the internet!”
I couldn’t be more excited, and more deeply grateful, to share that our Cheers to 25 Years Virtual Celebration raised $199,743 to fund TFN's fight to create a more just and equitable Texas. Your generous support and commitment is what makes this work possible. Cheers to you!
The powerful mission-focused moments in last night's program filled me with so much pride for what this network has built together over 25 years and with hope for what your support will accomplish in the years to come.
Thank you to all of our inspiring speakers who contributed to the evening’s festivities: TFN Founder Cecile Richards , U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey , State Rep. Mary Gonzalez , Sam Smoot , Amy Hagstrom Miller , Dyana Limon-Mercado , Mimi Marziani and our Board Members Rabbi Neal Katz , Diane Ireson , Joni Cohan , Emma Brockway , Dr. Annie Linebarger and Prof. Mark Chancey .
Special heartfelt thanks to our Texas Rising students Ric Galvan and Denisce Palacios , whose meaningful remarks truly embodied the spirit of grassroots activism and a tireless commitment to social justice.
And finally, the night would not have been possible without our outstanding host Stephanie Chiarello . Broadcasting live from her living room, Stephanie made last night a true success.
Although I missed being together in person with all of you one last time as TFN President, I could still absolutely feel the unbreakable sense of community that binds us — and that powers us toward our shared vision for the future.
With utmost gratitude,
Kathy Miller
TFN President
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Austin, TX 78767
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Phone: (512) 322-0545
TFN is a statewide non-partisan, grassroots organization that is building an informed and effective movement working toward equality and social justice.
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