Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.
One example: Except for this small vocal minority, we have just not gotten a lot of groundswell against this from members, " says APA president Philip G. Zimbardo of Stanford University.
Solution is here: "Except for this small vocal minority, we have not gotten a lot of groundswell against this," says APA president Zimbardo.
Explanation: Both texts convey the same meaning that they have not gotten much groundswell against this except for small minority.

Now, solve this: As the end of the calendar year and the deadline for tax-deductible gifts approaches, I hope you will think of the IRT and make a donation this year . Every dollar counts and every gift is deeply appreciated. We need your help right now to continue to:
Solution:
As the end year and the deadline approaches, think of the IRT and make a donation this year. Every dollar counts and every gift is appreciated. We need your help right now to continue to: