The words I always carry with me (reading time 1.5 minutes)

What we do right now will determine our first public numbers of election year and show the strength of our campaign. [Retire Rubio]( {NAME}: we are coming up on the final, most important fundraising deadline of the month. What we do right now will determine our first numbers of the election year and show the strength of our campaign. I don't doubt you're getting a lot of emails, but this email is unlike any other you'll get ahead of such a big fundraising deadline, so I hope you'll give it a read. When I'm in the middle of make-or-break moments like this for my Senate race, my mind often goes back to Jacksonville – back to the tiny house I grew up in with six brothers and sisters. Things weren't always easy. Mom was a maid, Dad was a janitor, and although we didn't have a lot of money, we had each other. In fact, it was Mom who used to say to me: "Never grow tired of doing good, Val — never tire." Those words inspired me to get into public service, and ever since then, growing tired of doing what's right was never an option. These words have been deep in my soul as I have served the public, from my time in the Orlando Police Department to Congress. They're the words I spoke to myself as I impeached Donald Trump. And they're the words I think about now, as I see how we desperately need more than a 50-50 Senate to build back better for the American people. Never tire, I think, as I recognize Florida is Democrats' best opportunity to expand our Senate majority. Never tire, I think about as polls show me statistically tied with my opponent, and I come out of yet another finance meeting with the realization I'm far behind where I need to be before a big deadline like this. [DONATE $20.22]( My unlikely story of opportunity is proof of what's possible – and I promise I will never tire as I work to make sure the greatness of America is accessible and affordable for all Americans. A 50-50 Senate isn't working for you or our country, and it's up to us to expand our majority and secure a future for voting rights, reproductive freedom and all our shared values. So, as I face down this final deadline of January, I need to build a huge grassroots team to help me surge ahead in the new year. [That's why I set an ambitious goal to recruit 1,000 supporters to Retire Rubio and my campaign before midnight tonight, and I'm counting on you to join, {NAME}:]( [DONATE $20.22]( {NAME}, I ask a lot of you because I have so much faith that you'll never tire, either. [You know the stakes of this election, so before my most important fundraising deadline of the year thus far, can you donate $20.22 to become a member of these grassroots teams?]( Every donor will help me Retire Rubio and expand our Democratic Senate majority. Thank you for being in this with me. Val Demings Express Donate: If you're enrolled with ActBlue, ActBlue Express will process your donation instantly. [$5]( [$10]( [$25]( [$50]( Congresswoman Demings is only soliciting donations of up to $5,000 from individuals and multi-candidate political committees for Retire Him PAC’s Contribution Account. She is not soliciting donations in any amount from corporations, labor organizations, foreign nationals, federal contractors, or national banks. Retire Him is a hybrid super PAC. This email is sent on behalf of the Retire Him Carey Account. [facebook]( [twitter]( [website]( [www.retirerubio.org]( We'd hate to see you go, but you can click here if you'd like to [unsubscribe](. Paid for by Retire Him. RetireRubio.org. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. --------------------------------------------------------------- Retire Rubio 2021 L Street NW Ste. 101-171 Washington DC 20036