Trying to reach the next level!

Hi all,

I'm Ryan here from Yieki. Many of you are aware of my business and what I'm trying to achieve. Independence from the Disability Support Pension while offering quality products and services to the LGBTQIA+ and disability community. All the while giving back to the community in the way of donating approximately 40% of the profit ($1.00 per pin) to our selected charity. The current charity is Transcend Australia who help transgender and gender diverse youth. We donate $120 at the end of 2023 and we are close to $100 for the year 2024.

Why a GoFundMe?

I want to start a new line of products (not lapel pins) to get reach in the communities. I can't go into too much detail (I want to keep it a surprise for the community) but I can assure you the product range fits right into the store and the ethos of Yieki. This is where you come in. Running a website is expensive. Add-ons and hidden costs always sting when the bill comes through. I think if you have been following my business, you know I fund it by sales and my Disability Support Pension. So I'm asking for your support.

Where will the money raised go*?

*None of the funds raised in this GoFundMe will go towards any of my personal expenses.

This business has been nothing but a positive in my life. It's given me purpose. I'm not going to lie, it has been a struggle at times where I have had to choose between eating and paying the website fees. Of course, paying the website fees came first. But these are the sacrifices I am willing to make to get Yieki to where I want it to be. Fully standing on its own feet employing a small group to run it.

This is where I'm at. Asking for help to move forward.

Love you all and thank you,

Ryan Banik (Owner)

Yieki