diff --git a/tools/release/templates/announcements/forum.md.twig b/tools/release/templates/announcements/forum.md.twig
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--- a/tools/release/templates/announcements/forum.md.twig
+++ b/tools/release/templates/announcements/forum.md.twig
@@ -1,10 +1,18 @@
+![OpenEMR logo|500x0](https://www.open-emr.org/images/openemr_email_logo.png)
+
 # OpenEMR {{ version }} has just been released
 
-The OpenEMR community has released version **{{ version }}**.
+The OpenEMR community has released version **{{ version }}**, which includes new features, improvements, and fixes.
+
+- **Release notes:** {{ release_notes_url }}
+- **Download:** {{ release_url }}
 
-- Release notes: {{ release_notes_url }}
-- Download: {{ release_url }}
+You'll find details on how to install, upgrade, and patch your server on the [downloads page](https://www.open-emr.org/downloads/). For help, see our [professional support vendors](https://www.open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/Professional_Support).
 
 Thanks to [the OpenEMR community](https://www.open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/OpenEMR_Acknowledgments) for producing this release.
 
-OpenEMR needs donations to fund critical work like maintaining ONC certification, the API, FHIR, and more. Please consider donating at <https://www.open-emr.org/donate/>.
+---
+
+**Support OpenEMR**
+
+OpenEMR depends on volunteers and donations to stay open and free. Contributions fund critical work like maintaining ONC certification, the API, FHIR, security, documentation, and the forums. **If you depend on OpenEMR for your practice or support its mission, [please donate today](https://www.open-emr.org/donate/).**