I got a second chance

After my parents passed away, I was kicked out of high school for acting out. [John King and Michelle Siri for Maryland Logo]( {NAME}, The difference between me and someone who is sitting in prison today... is luck. I happened to have a set of amazing public educators who gave me a second chance when I needed it most, and if I hadn't, I wouldn't be here today. If you have a moment, I’d like to tell you a bit more about how public servants and institutions saved me and gave me real opportunities in life. After my parents passed away when I was a kid, I felt a great deal of anger towards life’s circumstances. Like so many other young people who experience trauma, I channeled this frustration by acting out and eventually got in so much trouble that I was kicked out of high school. While many could have seen a young Black and Puerto Rican kid whose life was in crisis and wrote me off, phenomenal public school teachers, mentors, and a school counselor believed in me and gave me a second chance. Because of their investment in me, I became the first U.S. Secretary of Education to get kicked out of high school, and I hope I will not be the last. Now, I’m running to be the next governor of Maryland to ensure others get the same opportunity to succeed. [If you think that’s a message voters should hear, please contribute whatever you can today. Your investment will ensure we have the resources to run ads, build a strong team, and share my story with as many voters as possible.]( My story is not unique. There are thousands of struggling students here in Maryland who are in need of second chances – even third, fourth, and fifth chances — and as governor, I will work to make it happen. Everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and given a chance to reach their full potential — like I was as a young man — and I will fight for this to become a reality for all Marylanders. If you agree and are ready to help us deliver real positive change for Maryland, [can I count on you to support our campaign with a contribution today?]( [$5]( [$10]( [$15]( [$25]( [$50]( [$100]( [OTHER AMOUNT]( Thank you, John King --------------------------------------------------------------- Paid for by John King for Governor, Eliza Leighton, Treasurer John King for Governor PO Box 8429 Silver Spring, MD 20907 United States [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [CONTRIBUTE TODAY]( [CONTRIBUTE MONTHLY]( If you would like to learn more about John King's historic campaign for Maryland governor, text PROGRESS to 48178 or visit our [website](. By providing your mobile phone number you consent to receive recurring text messages from John King for Governor. Message & Data Rates May Apply. Text HELP for Info. Text STOP to opt out. No purchase necessary. If you would prefer to not get updates from the campaign, please [unsubscribe]( This message was sent to {EMAIL}