Aegis Comics of Alaska Starts a GoFundMe to Survive

Following up on Fat Jack’s of Philadelphia comedian e book retailer launching a GoFundMe to survive after latest monetary calamities, Aegis Comics of Alaska has began their very own. They state;

Dear pals, household, and supporters, We are writing to ask on your assist in saving our beloved veteran-owned comedian e book retailer Aegis Comics of Alaska. When we began this store our mission was to present a area for individuals from all walks of life to have a protected place to be. A neighborhood of individuals who take pleasure in comics, paintings, anime, manga, gaming, veterans, for folks to reconnect with their children, and for nobody to really feel judged.

We opened in May of 2019, and as is the case with many different small companies now we have simply been attempting to survive via COVID, provide disruptions, excessive climate, and different challenges. Things have not been straightforward, particularly this final 12 months. What we had been hoping could be an inflow of prospects for vacation purchasing did not occur due to excessive climate that not solely brought about us to have to shut our outlets, however many individuals who we hoped would come store weren’t leaving their properties (for good motive). With a number of components in play, we discover ourselves in a place the place now we have to ask for assist. It is not straightforward to do, and Lord is aware of now we have tried all the things we are able to assume of to assist us via this. The actuality is we want assist if we’re going to have the ability to keep open.

We are reaching out to our neighborhood to ask for donations to assist us keep afloat. Any quantity, regardless of how small, might be vastly appreciated. Your donation will assist us pay our payments, preserve our staff working, and be certain that we are able to proceed to present the comics, graphic novels, and different merchandise that our prospects love. Our aim is to proceed to host occasions, comedian cons, espresso with veterans, paint nights, and far far more. We perceive that instances are robust for many individuals proper now, however we hope that you’ll contemplate making a donation to assist us preserve our doorways open. We are a small, household and veteran-owned enterprise and each greenback counts. Thank you for studying, sharing, and when you can donate, thanks a lot.

They have at the moment raised $4,730 raised of the $7,500 aim they’re aiming for.