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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