My husband, Jeff, just surprised me with your birthday card — thank you, John. It means so much to see so many names and well wishes, thank you for taking the time — it made my day.

Reading through all the signatures and messages also reminded me of how much our campaign has grown since I announced my candidacy in April. We've built a strong coalition to deliver real results for our workers and families, our economy, and our environment — and you're such an important part of it.

You've already made my birthday one to remember, but I'm hoping you'll take your generosity one step further by helping make this fundraising quarter one to remember, too.

We're about a week away from our end-of-quarter deadline, and it's important we stay on track to flip this toss-up seat from red to blue and make progress for Pennsylvania and our country. And I don't accept even a dime of corporate PAC money, so grassroots donations are an important part of that effort. Will you chip in any amount you can to send me to the U.S. Senate to fight for workers and families?

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Thanks again for not only the birthday wishes, but your contributions to the success of the campaign we're building together.

With gratitude,

Val