John --

Whether or not you are in favor of America's withdrawal from Afghanistan, I think most people realize it didn't have to be the chaotic, heartbreaking disaster we're watching unfold.

There are many tens of thousands of Afghans who have risked their lives to help and protect Americans during the war -- and these brave men and women (and their families), are now in grave danger.  Some have been able to leave the country, but most are still trapped behind Taliban checkpoints and are at risk of being left behind to face a terrible fate.

I will be doing everything I can to ensure the United States keeps its promise to protect and extricate these brave Afghans, and pray we will be successful. But re-location is really just the beginning -- these families will be starting over in a strange land, and need our support.

That's why Country First has established a dedicated fund for the benefit of these allies -- and 100% will go toward helping Afghans rebuild their lives with the help of civic, faith-based, and veteran organizations.  Our initial partnerships are with veteran's group With Honor and No One Left Behind, which are both doing critical work in this area.

>> Will you chip in $9, or whatever you can today, to help an Afghan ally's family? 100% of your donation will go toward this effort.

I know this is not the kind of fundraising appeal you're used to receiving from political leaders, but I hope you will see the value in helping to keep our nation's promise to the vulnerable who have done so much for our country and Armed Forces.  100% of our Afghan Ally Relief Fund will go to this effort.  Thank you for your consideration, and please forward to any friends and family who may be moved by this cause.

Country First,

Adam