Hi Peter — I’m Lauren Toncich. You probably don’t know me, but for the last 7 years I’ve been behind the scenes bringing Charlie’s vision to life at every Turning Point USA event. I’ve never sent a message like this before. But with our first AmericaFest without Charlie just weeks away, I wanted to share something personal. I wrote about what this moment means — for me, for our team, and for the students still hoping to get there. AmericaFest isn’t just another conference. It’s the spark that lights a fire — one that can change a young patriot’s life. I hope you’ll take a minute to read this: LINK For Charlie, -Lauren VP of Events Turning Point USA tp25.org/fruH