Dear Fellow Patriot -
You know my husband Dan Crenshaw. He’s beginning his second term as a Republican Congressman from Texas, representing the neighborhoods and communities around Houston.
Before Dan was elected to Congress, he served our country for ten years as a Navy SEAL. It was during Dan’s SEAL training, referred to as BUD/S, that I met Dan.
While Dan was in BUD/S, I needed a challenge... a goal to work towards. So, I decided I would run a marathon.
After two months of preparation, race day arrived. Dan was excited to cheer me on and watch me meet this goal. At mile 19, he jumped on the course to run a few miles with me. Dan wanted the experience of us running the marathon together.
If you’ve ever run a marathon, you come to a point where you hit a mental wall, and your body shuts down. Mine came at mile 23. I could not take one more step, and I told Dan that I didn’t think I could finish.
Dan said, “I am going to put my hand on your back and give you a slight push.” It sounded strange, but at this point, I was willing to try anything. He did. My legs started moving, and I finished the race.
This is called a buddy push. In BUD/S, you are paired up with a buddy, and when you are not able to run one more step, your buddy gives you a push to keep you going.
That day, Dan was my buddy, and we’ve been a team supporting each other ever since.
When Dan was severely injured during his third deployment, I was by his side throughout his recovery, always there to give him a buddy push when needed.
During the long and exhausting days of our first campaign for Congress, Dan and I were there for each other, giving each other a buddy push along the way.
Now in Congress, I’ve seen Dan give his colleagues a buddy push when they are attacked by those that disagree with them.
Because Dan is vocal on the issues, challenges the status quo, and is building a conservative coalition to advance good policy, he’s a target of those in power.
He’ll tell you it doesn’t bother him. Knowing him, it probably doesn’t, but preparing for those attacks requires that he start early.
Campaigns cost millions of dollars to run, and if Dan is to have the resources necessary to prepare for those that oppose his leadership, he needs our help now.
So, for Dan's 37th birthday this weekend, I’ve decided to give him a buddy push. This time for his campaign.
I committed to helping raise $125,000 for Dan’s congressional campaign, and your contribution of $5, $15, $35, $50, $100, or any amount you can afford will be a huge buddy push for Dan and the basis of a strong foundation for a winning campaign.
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Dan loves his job. He loves representing Texas in the United States Congress and is proud of his mission to serve the American people. I hope you will consider supporting Dan’s campaign.
Dan and I will be proud to have you on our team, and I will be so grateful when your help arrives.
Sincerely,
Tara Crenshaw
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