John,

For us, the movement to end gun violence is personal. Just after the first show of our "Touch of the Beat" tour in Sacramento in 2022, our tour bus was caught in the crossfire of a mass shooting that killed six people and injured 12.

We're grateful that the friends, family, and crew who were with us were unharmed—but the experience changed our lives, as gun violence has for so many others in America. The terror of gun violence shouldn't be a part of enjoying live music with friends, going to work, sending your kids to school, or any part of daily life.

Since that time, we've used our platform as musical artists to support the movement to end gun violence. We released our song "Sirens" about our experience as survivors of a mass shooting last year on September 12—which marked exactly 20 years since our elected leaders allowed the federal assault weapons ban to expire in 2004. We even visited the White House at that time to urge our leaders to reinstate the assault weapons ban.

We've also been proud to partner with Everytown in 2023 and again this year with campaigns encouraging fans at our shows to take action in support of Everytown's work for a chance to meet with us backstage. Engaging our fans in an issue that has affected us personally has been such a meaningful way for us to spread awareness and support this movement.

For over a decade, Everytown has challenged the gun lobby, helping pass life-saving gun safety laws at all levels of government. And with Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, they've built a massive grassroots movement of volunteers and advocates that's changing the conversation about gun safety in America. By coming together, our collective action is bringing us one step closer to a future free from gun violence.

John, it's so important for us to work together to keep the movement to end gun violence going strong. That's why from now through the end of the year, your donation to Everytown Action Fund, Moms Demand Action, and Students Demand Action will be triple matched. Donate today and triple your impact on their life-saving work.

Now is the time to take action to end gun violence. Thank you for supporting this important cause.

Sincerely,

Aly and AJ