Dear Friend,

Tomorrow at midnight we're facing a crucial financial reporting deadline.

Rather than focusing on dollars and cents like other campaigns and the pundits who watch them, we've set two ambitious goals for ourselves:

500,000 donations from 350,000 people by midnight on September 30th.

We're almost there, but we need your help to make it the rest of the way. These goals aren't just about fundraising -- they're about getting people inspired and engaged in this process.

Make a donation before tomorrow's deadline, and you'll be matched with a previous donor who has promised to double your gift.

Donate now and double your impact:

https://donate.barackobama.com/match

People all across the country are waiting to match your donation. Here's what they are saying:

As a 64 year old woman who has never been involved in a political campaign before, I give as much as I am able to Sen. Obama's campaign. I find him to be the only honest, open candidate who will truly make a difference for this country and the messes we are currently in. I worry about the world my grandchildren must face and see Sen. Obama as a real and true HOPE for this country.
-Patricia, a retiree from Metamora, IN

I was a Republican who has now switched to the Democratic party because I have not found a candidate that is as inspiring as Barack. I truly believe he will lead us to positive changes, and I hope you feel the same way. Thanks for your pledge.
-Jeff, a physician from Miami Beach, FL

Welcome! I'm 24, just a few years out of college, not making tons of money, but I feel that I'm giving what I can to help all the people who are working for change. This is the first political race that I realized that I want to do more than just donate money. I've been actively working not just to see Obama get elected, but more importantly to bring about some real change in this country and in turn in the world -- not just ensuring more of the same.
-Eliot, University of Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM

Give now and be matched with a previous donor like Patricia, Jeff, or Eliot:

https://donate.barackobama.com/match

It's the home stretch. We need you. Join us.

Thank you,

Michelle Obama

---------------Original message---------------

From: Barack Obama
Subject: Hey

I'm just now leaving New York, and you've got me fired up. Nearly 25,000 people came together last night for the rally.

Here's the video:

We're still shy of our goal of 350,000 people giving to the campaign by Sunday's deadline.

Make a donation now and get us there:

https://donate.barackobama.com/match

More soon.

Barack