Man in UK Donates Tattoo Removals

Inflicting Ink and the Traveling Tattoo truck loves to support charities. So when we see someone going above and beyond to help others, it's only natural for us to want to show our support actively. The article below tells the story of a man from the UK who donates his time and expertise to rid people of unwanted tattoos and scarring.



Tattoo removal firm becomes a charity
November 2010
By Barry Nelson

A CHARITY has been launched in the North-East to erase disfiguring skin marks that can ruin lives.

The Human Life Trust is the brainchild of micro-pigmentation technician Barry Crake, whose background in cosmetic services has helped hundreds of sufferers at the Bellissimo surgery he runs with his wife, Michelle, in Sunderland.

Since early last year, Mr Crake has been helping underprivileged people with free scar and tattoo removal.

He found this the work so rewarding that he decided to set up the charity.

Charitable status for the trust was granted in September and, since then, the fundraising has got under way.

The trust – which aims to raise £500,000 by January – has been formed to help alleviate the psychological, physical and social effects of unwanted tattoos, alopecia and other hair loss disorders, scarring and noninfectious skin conditions.

All of these services will be available free of charge to anyone who requires them.

A referral from any individual’s GP is enough to start the process and everyone, from children to pensioners and members of the Armed Forces, is welcome.

The objectives for the Human Life Trust are to alter the outward appearances of individuals to help resolve emotional distress, anxiety or insecurity that the marks on the skin can cause.

“The work we do at the Human Life Trust is fast and effective, and makes a lifetime of difference to people who can be close to despair when they come to us,” said Mr Crake.

“We currently have more than 30 doctor referral letters from clients wanting treatments to improve their lives for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, it is all about moving on and leaving unwelcome reminders of a difficult past behind them. We have removed radiotherapy marks from cancer sufferers and tattoos that abusive partners have inflicted on people as victims of domestic violence.

Such a simple change can be incredibly powerful in giving a person the strength to start their lives over.”

The cash is needed to enable Mr Crake to take on more staff to deal with the increasing number of referrals.

To make a donation or for more information, call free on 0845-475-0480.

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Thanks sent to Inflicting Ink for Rhode Island Blood Center Blood Drive with Cardi's Furniture in South Kingstown, RI

Nov 6, 2010: Rhode Island Blood Center Blood Drive with Cardi's Furniture
Cardi's Furniture, South Kingstown, RI DETAILS

Dear Inflicting Ink Tattoo,

Thank you for sponsoring the Cardi’s Furniture blood drives on November 6th. Your support helped the Rhode Island Blood Center to ensure a safe & adequate blood supply to our hospitals. A total of 42 pints were collected between all 4 locations. Since one pint can save up to three lives, your blood drive potentially benefited up to 126 people in Rhode Island and beyond!

• South County Commons: 15 (5 sign ups to become bone marrow donors)
• Swansea: 6
• South Attleboro: 16
• West Warwick: 5

Also, the Inflicting Ink event at the South County Commons was a huge success. Not only did we have the 2nd highest collection we have ever had at that drive, we really got the message out that you can donate blood if you have a tattoo in the state of Rhode Island. Below is a link to their facebook page which included some pictures of the event.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=14302177#!/album.php?aid=242844&id=91478831050

All blood donations will make a difference in someone’s life. A significant amount of the blood collected at our blood drives will go towards treating children with leukemia, automobile accident victims and patients needing organ transplants. It is because of generous folks like yourself, who host blood drives, that we are able to give hope to patients and their families.

Please extend my thanks to everyone else that helped to make the day a success. It was a pleasure working with you again and I look forward to our next drive. Saturday, February 12th 2011.

Also, I believe Frank and Glenn will be working on a new Providence Journal ad for our 2011 blood drives and will be in touch soon once they have some proofs to show.

Till then, take care.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Siegal

Account Manager, South CountyRhode Island Blood Center
Mobile: 401-480-7891
Office: 401-453-8367
Fax: 401-453-8557
Email: jsiegal@ribc.org
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