Overwhelming response to tattoo fundraiser
Local tattoo shop raise more than R35 000 for La Lucia Baby House.
A LOCAL tattoo shop has raised a whopping R37 645 for The La Lucia Baby House. Last week, Fine Line Tattoo and Piercing, Durban hosted a fundraiser for the home. Jade du Plessis, manager of the shop said she was blown away by the response from the north Durban community.
“It was fantastic to see the support, besides raising more than R30 000 we also received quite a lot of donations. We would really like to thank everybody who came through to our fundraiser and those who helped out on the day as well those who donated items for The La Lucia Baby House. We are all truly grateful,” she said.
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One of the standout stories on the day was Durban North granny who went under the needle to get her first tattoo at the age of 67. Melanie Jones said she had always wanted a tattoo and decided to get her first after reading about the fundraiser in the Northglen News.
Jones got an infinity symbol that incorporated the names of her children.
“There are a few tattoos that hold much meaning and still look beautifully simple. It symbolises my never ending, limitless love for my children, John and Susie. I thought there was no better time than supporting the baby’s home and getting a tattoo,” she said.
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Jones said she planned on getting a second tattoo with her grandchildren’s names incorporated as well.
To view more tattoos from the day read the PDF article of this week’s Northglen News.
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