John, let's go back in time a bit.
When I was in college, I thought I wanted to be a lawyer, but I realized it wasn't for me. So I majored in History of Science In college.
That gave me a broader perspective when it came to medicine. Medicine is bigger than the individual – I learned how medicine could be used to serve communities.
So, when I became a doctor, I fell in love with emergency medicine. It makes an immediate difference, and you can be there for everyone in your community – not just a set list of patients.
But then COVID-19 hit my community, and I knew I had to help. I worked every day on the front line, and came home terrified of bringing it to my wife and kids. So terrified, in fact, I showered in my basement after work.
The pandemic opened my eyes to a lot of holes in our healthcare system. I also worked closely with our state legislators, so I got to see how our communities were affected beyond people who were being hospitalized.
And I knew I needed to do something more, John. I care about our residents, I care about making our state better. But I can't get there without your help. It's going to take a lot of grassroots support in this final week to get to where we need to be. Can I count on you?
