Our Dear Friend and Devoted Supporter - First and foremost, thank you for your continuous support. As you may be aware, Senator Chuck Schumer and change.org campaigns Director, Jon Perry, have established a petition asking congress to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level. Therefore, it's inherently important, at this time, for us to hire an attorney to represent Edwin in the filing of his pardon/clemency application in Washington. We have filled out the application, have gathered numerous letters in support from the community, prison staff, and from our family, and have compiled your signatures and comments, etc... But we still need funds in order to retain legal counsel. We have raised a little over $800.00 through our fundraiser. Sadly, it's not enough. Your empathy and concern is gravely needed in order to correct Edwin's injustice. May you please pledge a generous donation with any amount large or small toward our fundraiser: https://www.change.org/p/donald-trump-president-donald-trump-grant-clemency-to-our-son-edwin-rubis-40-years-for-mar/u/22035386 We will forever be indebted unto you - and we wish you a blessing in return of a hundredfold. Thank you so much for your amazing support. God Bless You. Maria Roque - and - Family.