Maddy’s Birthday Fundraiser: Help End Gun Violence!

Firearms are the leading cause of death of children and teens in the United States. Every day 125 people in the US are killed by guns.

We have a huge gun violence problem. Do we have a mental health crisis too? Yes. But gun violence is not solely caused by mental health. The United States has similar rates of mental illness when compared to countries of similar development in education and economics, however we have the highest firearm injury and firearm death rate.

Based on the Second Amendment, Americans have the right to bear arms. But with rights comes responsibilities. Common sense gun laws help protect communities from gun violence without violating the Second Amendment. (You have the right to drive a car but you don’t have the right to drive a car drunk).

I support Everytown, a national organization working to end gun violence through common sense gun laws, education, supporting survivors, and implementing violence intervention.

Some of the common sense gun laws include background checks, extreme risk laws (loved ones or law enforcement can petition a court for an order to temporarily prevent someone in crisis access to a gun), and permits and training to carry concealed guns in public.

Please consider taking the opportunity to support this awesome organization in honor of my birthday. My goal is to get 30 friends to donate $30! Help me reach my goal!