Most cancers ribbon tattoo occasion promotes consciousness and helps man fulfill his desires
Westland tattoo parlor gave free tattoos with all donations going to Don Caskey, a person who has terminal kidney most cancers.
WESTLAND, Mich. (FOX 2) – Don Caskey, a person with terminal kidney most cancers, has been dwelling a fuller life after his analysis.
“It could sound loopy, however it’s allowed me to do issues I’ve by no means been in a position to do earlier than, and I’ve touched individuals around the globe,” Caskey stated.
Individuals went to Premier Tattoo Firm in Westland on Saturday to get most cancers ribbon tattoos. All the cash raised went to Caskey’s non-profit known as Stranger Ink.
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The non-profit helps pay for funeral prices for these with terminal sicknesses. That is to allow them to stay the life they need whereas they’re alive.
“It is particular to have individuals be capable of carry a bit of artwork with them that additionally memorializes one thing particular to them.”
The most cancers ribbon tattoos are free to those that give a $10 donation or extra. The occasion is occurring this weekend from March 26-27.
“To have them put one thing on their physique… you already know, numerous them put my title on them too, it is simply in all probability essentially the most superb factor I’ve ever skilled in my life,” Caskey stated.
Many acquired tattoos to commemorate family members who’d been impacted by most cancers.
“I wished to commemorate my mother and my two grandmothers who handed away from my most cancers and my mother did find yourself beating most cancers, however I wished to commemorate them.”
“We’re doing the catering at present and my grandma really handed about 4-5 months in the past from bone most cancers, so I used to be already right here for the occasion, I assumed I used to be simply doing scorching canine, however I am getting a tattoo now for my grandma.”
Caskey’s story and message resonates with many.
“I feel he is simply making an attempt to unfold the phrase to take pleasure in your life, take pleasure in each day, get essentially the most out of it and depart a bit of him again on earth.”
Anybody all for attending the occasion can go to Premier Tattoo Firm in Westland on Sunday. Doorways open at midday.
