Dear Ruth,

One week from now, the holiday shopping insanity will start in earnest. But do trendy accessories and gift certificates really celebrate the connection we share with our loved ones?

This year, I hope you'll consider sharing something a little more personal and a lot more meaningful: Give someone close to you a gift that will help bring peace to Darfur—a donation in their name.

If you give $25 or more, we'll send a special holiday card (pictured to the right) telling the honoree that you donated to the Save Darfur Coalition in his or her name.

It's not a gift that will simply be opened and then forgotten. The donation you make in your loved one's name will help build the lasting peace needed by millions of Darfuris to heal from years of violence.

Give before December 10th to ensure your card arrives in time for the holidays.

Ruth, I hope you are proud of the part you've played in ensuring that the people of Darfur aren't forgotten. At a critical moment this fall, when new attacks and instability were on the rise in Sudan, people like you pressured the Obama administration to act. And thanks to you, the administration has adopted our fundamental strategy for achieving concrete and lasting peace in Darfur and Sudan.

At this critical moment for Sudan and Darfur, you and your loved ones can keep that momentum for peace moving forward. Send a special Save Darfur Coalition holiday card in honor of someone close to you. Give today >>

Let your loved ones know that when you think of generosity, speaking out against violence, and acting on behalf of those in need—you are thinking of them. I cannot imagine any gift more meaningful.

Thank you for your continued generosity and compassion.

Sincerely,

—Suzie

Suzie Armstrong
Save Darfur Coalition