| Dear John, Best wishes to you for a Happy New Year! Maybe you are a plan-ahead kind of person and your goals for 2023 are on your mind this evening. Or maybe you still haven’t gotten around to some of what you hoped to do in 2022, including making charitable contributions. I get it! New Year’s Eve makes me think about the year to come, but also what I might do to take my last chance for a tax-deductible charitable gift. The common thread between planners and procrastinators is understanding the importance of paying attention to the things that matter. Do animals in labs matter to you? If so, now is the time to take an important step to ensure that they have effective, legal advocacy in 2023 by donating to AAVS. And remember that your gift to AAVS received before midnight is tax-deductible for 2022. New Year’s Eve is the perfect time for me to say thank you for helping make the world a better place for animals and for being a part of the AAVS community of caring people who stand up for their protection. Speaking for Rosie and me and all of us at AAVS, I wish you a healthy and happy New Year! Sincerely,  | 
