Dear John, This past year presented challenges to everyone, but I want you to know that AAVS never lost our focus or sense of urgency working on our mission to end the use of animals in science. With a resilient staff, dedicated board, and supportive members, AAVS had some significant accomplishments in 2020, including a big win in the courts for birds. And we championed the use of alternative, non-animal methods in biomedical research, which proved incredibly valuable in COVID-19 research. We made timely responses when schools had to adapt to online learning—with Animalearn’s dissection alternatives, and when sanctuaries had to lock out visitors and volunteers—with generous grants for animal care. All of this is thanks to your support. You can count on AAVS, an organization with expertise and unique dedication to working on behalf of animals used in science. Are you ready to help AAVS prepare for 2021 and the many new challenges it will bring? We are looking ahead to build on our accomplishments and continue our momentum. Your tax-deductible gift today makes a real difference, and we are truly grateful for your commitment to AAVS's mission and to the animals, and hope that you will help keep us strong for the significant battles ahead. Thank you for caring, and Happy New Year!  | 
