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Wednesday, January 04, 2012 11:00 AM |
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We at Tattoolove are glad to see people within the tattoo community trying their hardest to change misconceptions most people have about people with tattoos. Juan Nunez is an excellent example as he combines not only charity donations, but also organizes “family friendly” events.
Richmond Tattoo Shop Holds "Family Friendly Expo"
By Hannah Dreier
Contra Costa Times
"In January, Nunez will host his third annual Tattoo for a Cause expo at the Craneway Pavilion.
Three dozen tattoo artists have signed up for booths at the event, which will also feature live music, food and boxing. All vendors will donate 25 percent of their profits to Children's Hospital Oakland.
"It's hard for people to associate tattoos and hospitals, but we want to show that tattoo artists aren't all gangsters," said Nunez, who has run a tattoo parlor in Richmond for more than a decade.
"We're just artists and we can give back like any other business."
Earlier this year, Nunez Tattoo won Mayor Gayle McLaughlin's monthly small-business award. McLaughlin said she has been impressed with the shop's health standards and commitment to giving back."
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