[ Explain why you are raising money, how you are doing it, and why the cause means so much to you. The people reading it will be friends, colleagues and loved ones so dont be afraid to open up and be emotive.] Supporting Connecticut Cares was never about the drinks, food or the runway it was about you. It was about showing up for Lambda Legal and for Connecticut's LGBTQ and allied community to powerfully demonstrate a resolve to further the case for equality. Your continued, renewed and increased support is needed now. Even amidst a global health crisis, our opponents are unrelenting in their efforts to roll back our hard won victories and deny LGBTQ people of equal justice under the law. We need you here with us. this year knowing every dollar we raise goes directly to funding Lambda Legal's attorneys for whatever fight lays ahead. With you alongside us, our CT community can again demonstrate the we too are here no matter what.