ROCKFORD, In poor health. (WIFR) – Rockford’s Tall Tattoo got here up with a novel manner of providing free ink, and gathering donations for the group on the similar time. Tats for Toys let anybody who introduced a toy with a $25 worth obtain a complimentary two-inch by two-inch tattoo.
“I find it irresistible, you recognize it’s not one thing I’ve been in a position to do up to now outlets that I’ve been at, so it’s actually cool that their doing really one thing to profit the group,” says one artist, Seth Soltow.
Shane Pease, the store’s proprietor, says it’s a good way to get the group to come back out and contribute to those that are much less lucky.
He explains, “I’ve a platform to assist, so I wish to make the most of that, and I wish to assist do what I can to assist the group.”
As soon as patrons dropped items off, they offered their very own tattoo designs, and watched them go from an concept on paper to a actuality.
“This isn’t about cash for us,” added Pease. “It’s nearly doing good and serving to our group.”
One buyer says she didn’t take part for the free tattoo; that was merely a pleasant bonus.
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