This campaign is designed to help Chinese orphans attend summer camp while gathering some market research for a new venture of mine, Give Yak. To kick off this new adventure I want to start giving back right away.
Give Yak is a company that I started a few months ago in the hopes that I could share with others my experiences living in China, while helping those around me. I created a shirt that was inspired by the
traditional clothing once worn in China. Before I continue, I want to know what others think about everything from the shirt design to the business idea.
All funds raised through this campaign will be donated to
Bring Me Hope (BMH). BMH is a fantastic organization who is dedicated to improving the lives and futures of Chinese orphans. It begins at summer camp and continues with year-round programs to meet the ongoing needs of orphans in China.
Our tipping point goal for the campaign is $3,500. If we do not reach this goal your money will be returned to you. For example: you pledge $10 and we do not reach $3,500, your $10 is returned to you. However, if you pledge $10 and we do reach our $3,500
goal, your $10 will go to BMH.
So please, tell your friends and family about our campaign and show them how to support our venture. Every dollar counts, and together I am confident we will reach our goal.
I have personally volunteered during their summer camps and the positive impact it has on these young children is exponential. My experience volunteering with BMH while in China was one of the influences for me to start Give Yak.
For more information about myself and Give Yak, visit our venture page and our
website.
The Idea
Give whatever dollar amount you can, get some awesome products from around the world and support some pretty amazing young kids who could use a leg up for a change.
The Plan
Use all the funds raised to sponsor Chinese orphans to go to summer camp
A camp sponsorship will provide Chinese orphans with a safe place to experience healing, be assured of their value, and be given opportunities to explore fun, new things like swimming, art, music and field trips. Camp also connects orphans with people who
can advocate for them year-round.
Garner as much feed back on the shirts as we can.
Let me know what you think of the design, feel, and sizing. Would you ware this shirt on a daily basis? Is the style too "out there" for you? Would you like to see something different? Do you have ideas for something else? I will take all of this feedback
into mind to decide what are the next best steps for Give Yak.
The Rewards
Once you claim a reward, I will email you so that you may choose sizing, color and style.
For $10
A personal, handwritten thank you from me and a photo from my travels in China.
For $25
All of the above +
While traveling in Nepal I picked up some pretty cool handmade woolen products. This reward gives you a choice of a hat, fingerless gloves, or a pair of slippers. Choices are given out on a first "funded' first serve basis. Trust me, each piece is awesome
an you'll be happy with either ;).
For $40
A handwritten thank you, photo from China, +
Give Yak's handmade Asian, inspired shirt. Sizing is limited Men's and Women's size S, M, L available. Don't have your size? Get one as a gift for a friend :).
Find out more about our shirt,
here.
For $70
A handwritten thank you, photo from China, woolen product from Nepal, + Give Yak's handmade, Asian inspired shirt. Sizing limited - first claimed first served :).
For $125
Your choice of a woolen product or shirt, handwritten thank you, photo, +
You will receive a phone call and letter from one of the children attending camp.
For $250
All of the above +
A small handmade, wooden "treasure" box from Nepal or Chinese cloth artwork.