#MandelaMonth: Ink for impact for Durban North baby home
Fine Line Tattoo and Piercing co-owners Etienne Louw and Sheldon Shaw said that from Monday, July 14 to Friday, July 18 (Mandela Day) they will raise funds for the home by donating 80% of any line work tattoo booked on the day.
'We are passionate about giving back and since 2017 we've raised more than R100 000 for various charities. This year we decided to do it over a week rather than a specific day to give people more time to book. It is wonderful that this all coincides and ends on Mandela Day,' explained Louw. 'While we've decided what charity to support, this year we decided to put it out to the public to nominate a charity. We put up a post on our social media account and the very first, coincidentally, was from Cat van der Merwe, a former apprentice, who now runs the Wild Orchid Tattoo Studio.
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'She nominated the baby home and subsequently there were more votes for the Baby Home Durban North. She is also collaborating and raising funds out of her studio in Westville. What we've put out is that people can book any line work tattoo of their choice with a 3x3cm (R400), 5x5cm (R600) and 7x7cm (R800). You don't need to choose from a specific set. Eighty percent of the funds raised will go towards the baby home,' he said.
Jo Teunissen, who runs The Baby Home Durban North, which provides love, care and a safe environment for vulnerable and abandoned babies, said she was blown away by the tattoo shop's generosity.
'We are so thrilled to have been chosen as this year's beneficiary. I actually met Cat at last year's Adoption Ball and it feels like we are doing something right to be nominated. This means so much to us and my entire family will be booking a spot to get inked. I encourage people to get involved and support this cause,' she said.
To book a spot, contact them on 087 700 2695 or WhatsApp 064 934 2176. You can also email [email protected].
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