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My First Ink!

rebecky27
rebecky27 Posts: 842 Member
edited September 2024 in Chit-Chat
I have wanted a tattoo for a really long time. I told myself when I reach goal weight I would get one. Well, an opportunity came up that I could not pass down. A little boy of 4 years old that lives near me had heart failure recently. He just underwent a heart transplant and is doing really well!

A tattoo parlor is offering a heart tattoo for $40, and all proceeds will go to this boys family for medical expenses, and the daycare costs for his younger brother while they've been at a hospital in NYC. I will wear my heart with pride, knowing that I did a little bit to help out this family!

If you would like to track the progress of little Derek, you can do so here!
http://www.causes.com/causes/596204-support-4-year-old-derek-n-in-his-journey-for-a-new-heart?recruiter_id=26379541

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  • kamechaf
    kamechaf Posts: 87 Member
    AWESOME!!!!
  • emilysebastian
    emilysebastian Posts: 245 Member
    That is really cool! What a great shop to do that... and prepare yourself--ink is addictive!!!
  • Flocker1979
    Flocker1979 Posts: 96
    That is very cool!
  • kasmir8199
    kasmir8199 Posts: 507 Member
    That is wonderful!! Kudos to the tattoo parlor for offering their services for a great cause.
    And congrats on your 1st tattoo!!
  • angievaughn
    angievaughn Posts: 655 Member
    That is wonderful.......and that is such a wonderful way for the tatto parlor to give back!!!

    Enjoy your heart!! It means a lot!!!
  • amymunn
    amymunn Posts: 115 Member
    thats awesome!! :]
  • PlumCrazyGirl
    PlumCrazyGirl Posts: 1,463 Member
    It's awesome to hear the community support Derek is receiving. May his road to recovery be quick.

    My first thoughts about getting a tattoo was 11 years ago.
    Hubby was recently discharged from a month long hospital stay. I got a small pink/purple butterfly the week he was discharged. It was "surprise" when he came home.
  • bmontgomery87
    bmontgomery87 Posts: 1,260 Member
    cool stuff!
  • WWE_chick
    WWE_chick Posts: 86
    I love that the tattoo shop is doing that, it is the sweetest thing ever and it's so great you are supporting the cause.
  • rebecky27
    rebecky27 Posts: 842 Member
    Here it is!
    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1967705&id=1561189181
    hope you can view the link! Not sure how to post a fb pic on here!
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