Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.
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.
Example solution: "Except for this small vocal minority, we have not gotten a lot of groundswell against this," says APA president Zimbardo.
Example explanation: Both texts convey the same meaning that they have not gotten much groundswell against this except for small minority.

Problem: More than 34,000 people benefited from our services in 1997, and the final count for 1998 could be even higher. We 're asking for a contribution in the amount of because you can't got a better bang for your buck than to support an organization that impacts so many lives in so many ways.
Solution: More than 34,000 people benefited from out services in 1997, and the final count for 1998 could be even higher. We're asking for a contribution because you can't get a better deal.