Dr. Kellie Snooks, WAVE Ed Fund · [email protected]

December 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM

The Children I Care For Can’t Wait

trauma no parent should ever face. Hi John,  My name is Dr. Kellie Snooks. I’m a pediatric intensive care unit doctor here in Wisconsin. Every week, my colleagues and I care for children whose lives have been forever changed by gun violence. I have delivered unthinkable news to sobbing parents.Fami…

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  Nick Matuszewski · [email protected]

December 18, 2025 at 8:42 PM

3 Things We'll Do in 2026

the ways your gift will drive change next year Hi John,  Gun violence leaves a trail of devastation. It affects whole communities, causing trauma and weakening our sense of safety and well-being. This heartbreak calls for united action. It is when we stand together that the path toward real change i…

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  Nick Matuszewski · [email protected]

December 16, 2025 at 1:49 PM

One Year Ago, Everything Changed At Abundant Life

remember the terror of that day for the rest of their lives   Hello John,   There are moments when the world changes in an instant—when ordinary routines are shattered, when joy becomes fear, when futures are stolen. That is what happened exactly one year ago, at Abundant Life Christian School.  A…

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  Tyler Kelly · [email protected]

December 15, 2025 at 3:26 PM

What a Year It's Been! [Action Team Invite]

as we close out 2025 together Hi John,     Just a quick reminder that our Virtual Action Team's Year in Review is coming up tomorrow, December 16th, at 6:00 p.m. on Zoom.  This is your chance to:Reflect on the successes and challenges of the gun violence prevention movement in 2025.Get an exclusiv…

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  Nick Matuszewski · [email protected]

December 11, 2025 at 11:16 PM

Shining Light Across Wisconsin’s Toughest Terrain

done what once seemed impossible. Dear John,  Because of you, Wisconsin has achieved what once felt impossible. Even through years of gerrymandered maps, you helped us block dangerous pro-gun bills and build the momentum needed to advance proactive, lifesaving legislation. Together, we are using th…

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  Tyler Kelly · [email protected]

December 9, 2025 at 3:51 PM

What a Year It's Been! [Action Team Invite]

next Virtual Action Team meeting on December 16th  Hello John,   As 2025 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect. Throughout a year filled with challenges, your dedication, resilience, and support has made a real difference in creating a safer Wisconsin. Join us on Tuesday, December 1…

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  Nick Matuszewski · [email protected]

December 4, 2025 at 7:27 PM

Thank You for Creating a Wave of Change 🌊

raised thousands of dollars to prevent gun violence across Hi John,  Thanks to you, we raised thousands during our Giving Tuesday fundraiser—and every donation was matched, doubling the impact. That is something to celebrate!  Thank you for helping to create a WAVE of Giving. Your support will cont…

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  Jacey Bonavia Murray · [email protected]

December 3, 2025 at 2:23 PM

🚨Extended Match - Don’t Miss It!

raised thousands of dollars to prevent gun violence across Hello John,  Yesterday, WAVE supporters, like you, once again showed your determination to create safer, thriving communities.   The good news is that we raised thousands of dollars toward this work...The great news is that our generous mat…

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  Nick Matuszewski · [email protected]

December 2, 2025 at 1:34 PM

Your Gift Is Doubled For Giving Tuesday!

programs that stop violence in our neighborhoods Dear John,  Standing up for our values and what matters most is at the heart of the WAVE community. Today, on Giving Tuesday, people like you are making that work possible.  Your support helps us train the next generation of gun violence prevention l…

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  Nick Matuszewski · [email protected]

December 1, 2025 at 4:27 PM

Together, We’ll Transform Wisconsin 🧡

matching every donation for Giving Tuesday Dear John,  Recently, many of us have faced significant uncertainty. Yet even in challenging times, WAVE supporters are united by a common belief: Everyone deserves to live in a fair and violence-free society. Guided by this conviction, people like you hav…

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  Nick Matuszewski · [email protected]

November 20, 2025 at 7:26 PM

Wisconsin Can’t Wait Any Longer For Background Checks

Let’s remind lawmakers who they work for   Hi John,   Wisconsinites are calling for real action to reduce gun violence, and the Legislature is busy…infighting and playing politics. Again. More than 85% of Wisconsinites support background checks on all gun sales. You’d think this would be an obvious…

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  Tyler Kelly · [email protected]

November 9, 2025 at 5:49 PM

We’re Teaming Up With Guns Down America Tomorrow

at 6:00 PM to shop your values and shop local Hi John,    I want to give you a heads-up: At tomorrow’s Virtual Action Team meeting, we’re excited to be joined by a special guest — Hudson Munoz, Executive Director of Guns Down America. Hudson will walk us through the For Better Project, a brand-new e…

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  Nick Matuszewski · [email protected]

November 6, 2025 at 8:22 PM

Join Us for GivingTuesday – Together We Can Make a Difference

your support for gun violence prevention work Dear John,  This week has brought moments of hope—signs that change is possible and that our collective work is making a difference. Still, what 2026 may hold feels uncertain. But there are a few things we can count on.  First, we know that people like …

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  Tyler Kelly · [email protected]

November 4, 2025 at 9:44 PM

Shop Your Values to Prevent Gun Violence

next Virtual Action Team meeting on Monday, November 10th Hi John,    If you’ve felt frustrated, stuck, or even helpless lately, you’re not alone. Still, we know we can’t give up. We must keep finding new ways to make change and stay grounded in hope and community.  That’s exactly why I hope you’ll…

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  Nick Matuszewski · [email protected]

October 30, 2025 at 8:53 PM

Action Alert: Help Stop the Pro-Gun Extremists

Tell Your Legislators: Stand Against These Dangerous BillsJohn, Extremist politicians at the Capitol are hoping to push three new reckless gun bills through the state legislature, but there’s still time to make your voice heard.  If you haven’t yet, please contact your elected officials today and ur…

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  Tyler Kelly · [email protected]

October 27, 2025 at 4:36 PM

Reminder: Tomorrow We'll Address Wisconsin's Domestic Violence Crisis

71% of domestic violence homicides involved guns. That’s not a coincidence.    Hi John,    Last year in Wisconsin, 71% of domestic violence homicides involved a firearm. When a gun is present, domestic violence assaults are 12 times more likely to end in death. These tragedies deeply scar vast commu…

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  Nick Matuszewski · [email protected]

October 23, 2025 at 5:51 PM

Urgent Action Alert: Stop Permitless Carry

We urgently need you to stand against these bills.Hi John, Thery're at it again. This week at the Capitol, extremist Republican legislators introduced several reckless pro-gun bills. Of course, these bills come straight from the playbook of the greedy corporate gun industry. They think they can bull…

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  Tyler Kelly · [email protected]

October 14, 2025 at 6:20 PM

Domestic Violence Is Taking More Lives Than Ever. Join Us Oct 28.

highlight solutions that we know save lives    Hi John,    Last year, more people in Wisconsin were killed by domestic violence than in any year on record.  This October, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we’re gathering to reflect on this crisis—and organizing to save lives. Join WAVE and …

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  Nick Matuszewski · [email protected]

October 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM

October's Gun Violence Prevention Events Throughout Wisconsin

strengthen the movement to prevent gun violence     Hello John,   The WAVE calendar continues to be full of opportunities this fall. From educational gatherings to advocacy opportunities, these events are a chance to learn, connect, and strengthen the movement to prevent gun violence in our state. …

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  Nick Matuszewski · [email protected]

September 30, 2025 at 8:16 PM

Protect Our College Campuses From Gun Violence

We can do better for our young people, and thousands Hello John, Since I sent you the email below, even more colleges and universities across the country have had to face their school year opening with violence and tragedy.   We must not give up. We can do better for our young people, and thousands …

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  Nick Matuszewski · [email protected]

September 16, 2025 at 6:24 PM

Gun Violence Prevention Events Coming Soon

doing better for our children, families, and communities     Hello John,   The past few weeks have been hard. We’ve still been reeling from one shooting as news of the next makes headlines.  This may be a moment when you want to help, yet are exhausted. I understand. It’s why I choose to do this wo…

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  Tyler Kelly · [email protected]

September 5, 2025 at 3:17 PM

You’re Invited: Protect Children in Your Neighborhood From Gun Violence

Turn grief and fear into purpose and action       Hi John,    How do you explain a school shooting to a three-year-old? How do you keep a preschool class quiet when their very lives are at stake? How do you send them back to school afterwards?  These are some of the questions that parents have been …

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  Nick Matuszewski · [email protected]

August 29, 2025 at 5:22 PM

Young People Should Not Have To Fear Gun Violence

underscores the desperate need to protect our young people from the everpresent threat of gun violence. Hi John,  I’m sure you’ve heard by now that, two days ago, once again, a school and community were devastated by gun violence. While there is still much we don’t know about the shooting at Annunci…

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