Hi John,

This week, one person was killed and seven more were wounded in a mass shooting at Grambling State University. It was the second deadly shooting at the Louisiana school in four days.

Just days later, three people were wounded when gunfire erupted in the entertainment district of downtown Des Moines, Iowa.

Earlier this month, it was Des Moines Washington, where shots rang out at the La Familia Sports Pub and Lounge. When it was over, three people were dead and another three were injured.

This is the daily toll of gun violence, John. More than 100 people are killed and twice as many are wounded every. single. day. We do not have to accept this. The Alliance was founded on the belief that gun violence IS preventable. But we know it will take all of us pitching in to end this epidemic.

Today, we’re excited to announce a match opportunity to fund our work through the end of the year. A generous donor has agreed to match every gift given before midnight THIS Friday, 10/22, which means every dollar you give now will go twice as far in supporting our lifesaving mission.

Every day, there are hundreds of shootings that never make it on to the front page or even our news feeds. And sadly, as we predicted, the pandemic has made things worse. Recently-released CDC data showed a staggering 45,000 people were killed by guns in the U.S. last year. And estimates suggest 2021 is on track to be even deadlier.

At the Alliance, we know what it takes to reverse these deadly trends and build a safer future. But we can’t do it alone. Can you make a donation today of $5 to have your gift DOUBLED to fund our lifesaving work?

Thank you for helping us take advantage of this critical opportunity.

--Renee (she/her)