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Dear Free Software
Supporter,

Over the last few weeks, we challenged you to help us reach our [goal
of $67,000][1]. It was an ambitious number, more ambitious than we
have had before, but we know we can make it. In fact, we know we can
*stretch* it. As of today, we have raised just over $64,000 ($64,065
to be precise) since the beginning of this spring's appeal, which
began just three weeks ago. That's just $3,000 below our goal! So we
ask your attention and help for just a few more days to reach our
*new* spring goal of $70,000 by July 18.

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We have received great feedback to this year's theme of "finding your
own reason." People from all walks of life are advocating for major
change in different causes, and they find common ground in the
importance of free software. We have seen an increased show of support
in this last week, and we have received message that our physical
mailings of [*Free Software Foundation Bulletin*][2] are only just
arriving in some countries.

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The FSF staff always works hard, but twice a year during these
appeals, we set ourselves the goal to focus on updating you, our
supporters, on the work we have done and bring you valuable resources
or community events with a higher frequency than normal. This spring,
besides the launch of our new video [*Escape to Freedom*][3], our fun
and educational [Mastodon Hour][4] (which we hope to do again in the
future as "ActivityPub Hour"), the release of our [LibrePlanet
workshop][5] videos, and sharing free software successes in the
[community][6] and from [FSF staff][7], we have more publications we
very much look forward to releasing in the upcoming week. You'll also
be able to order the limited edition [GNU head t-shirt in "storm"
color][8] during these few extra days of the fundraiser, or until
stock runs out, so get yours now!

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By giving us your continued support this week, we'll be able to invest
in the creation of more resources and materials to help bring more
people to understand the importance of free software, as well as
invest in practical tools to help us maintain freedom for computer
users.

As of today, [*any* financial contribution][11] you can spare counts
towards our stretch goal of $70,000 by July 18! Your support helps our
advocacy and education campaigns, the tech team, and our important
licensing work. For only $10 a month ($5 if you are a student), you
can [join us][16] as an FSF associate member. New members are critical
to the cause, and form a solid foundation for the free software
movement.

In the meantime, spreading the word is just as important: please take
a moment to [publicly bring attention][14] to the need for free
software! Use the hashtag #UserFreedom, and share this message and
others to [build even more support these last few days][15].

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Did you know that you can also [gift a membership][17] to someone? It
is the perfect way to help someone you care about to get a step closer
to freedom, and it will count towards our stretch goal! We
really appreciate it, and we'll be sure to put your hard-earned money
to good use.

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In freedom,

Devin Ulibarri
Outreach & Communications Coordinator

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