Why We Ink
Hi! I'm Jules, the founder and creator of Why We Ink. What started as an online forum for tattooed cancer survivors and those tattooed in memory of loved ones has now turned into something much bigger… something global.
Following a flood of viral media attention, an out pour of public interest and celebrity support, Why We Ink will now be made into a large format photographic coffee table book. The book will share inspiring stories of both triumph and loss, and feature beautiful imagery of cancer related tattoos, with all proceeds going to cancer care support groups.
As many who have endured the cancer journey know, there are so many groups that aid in the day-to-day support a cancer patient requires. Services like driving to and from Chemo/Radiation appointments, wig donations and in-home care are so crucial to the daily quality of life a cancer patient experiences. Raising money for cancer research will always be an integral component to fighting this terrible disease, but while we strive for a cure, there is still so much we can do to enrich the quality of life for those fighting now.
I lost my brother Owen to cancer 3 years ago, and during his battle it was these programs that made our journey a little easier and provided the comfort of knowing we were not alone.
Standing behind the Why We Ink cause is an amazing group of photographers from across Canada and the US who are currently shooting our real life cancer survivors, and friends or family members who have lost a loved one to cancer. In addition to the “real life” stories chosen from our online community, the book will feature many celebrities who are on-board share their stories and showcase their beautiful tats!
Please Click on Donate above to watch the amazing video
Please give our video a watch to hear our story and get a look at some of the amazing survivors and supporters that will be featured in our book!
What We Need & What You Get
We are looking to you to help us raise 50,000 dollars! This amount will cover the costs of printing and distributing the books. Once that is done, we will be selling the books and sharing all proceeds to cancer care support groups. In the wonderful event we surpass our goal, we will be printing even more books, and raising more money!
To show our sincere appreciation for your support, we have some amazing perks! Not only can you get copies of this gorgeous coffee table book, but you can receive:
It Takes A Village
Why We Ink has so many wonderful supporters who we appreciate very much. From our celebrities and notable personalities, to our video production crew, book coordinator, PR team, web designer, social media interns and our photographers, everyone involved has donated their time, resources and most of all – passion! A shared and unwavering passion and belief that Why We Ink IS making a difference in the lives of cancer patients and those who battle alongside them.
Other Ways You Can Help
If you are unable to show your support through a monetary donation you can always help by SHARING our page! We have people in the book from all over the world, and it would be great to share our campaign across all borders
Please share this website with everyone you know
What We Need & What You Get
We are looking to you to help us raise 50,000 dollars! This amount will cover the costs of printing and distributing the books. Once that is done, we will be selling the books and sharing all proceeds to cancer care support groups. In the wonderful event we surpass our goal, we will be printing even more books, and raising more money!
To show our sincere appreciation for your support, we have some amazing perks! Not only can you get copies of this gorgeous coffee table book, but you can receive:
- Awesome comfy t-shirts!
- Celebrity autographs!
- Tickets to our star studded book launch in Toronto!
- Tattoos!
- Framed prints!
- Your face in the book!
- More! (check out the perks)
It Takes A Village
Why We Ink has so many wonderful supporters who we appreciate very much. From our celebrities and notable personalities, to our video production crew, book coordinator, PR team, web designer, social media interns and our photographers, everyone involved has donated their time, resources and most of all – passion! A shared and unwavering passion and belief that Why We Ink IS making a difference in the lives of cancer patients and those who battle alongside them.
Other Ways You Can Help
If you are unable to show your support through a monetary donation you can always help by SHARING our page! We have people in the book from all over the world, and it would be great to share our campaign across all borders
Please share this website with everyone you know
Supporters of Why We Ink
Here is a list of our supporters. Without the help of these people this book would not come to fruition.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
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Mia Michaels ( Choreographer/ Judge on SYTYCD)
Rob Kardashian (Keeping Up With The Kardashians) Ed Robertson (BareNaked Ladies) Bif Naked (Singer/Songwriter) Jann Arden (Singer/ Songwriter/Host) Rick Mercer (Host/Comedian) Jess Blacker (Toronto Maple Leafs) Scott Thompson (Kids in the Hall) Izaak Smith (SYTYCD) Rob Dyer (Skate4Cancer) Royal Wood (Singer/Songwriter) |
Big Ang (Mob Wives)
W. Brett Wilson (Dragons Den Host and judge) Sitara Hewitt (Actor / Little Mosque) Sarah Slean (Singer/Songwriter) Rick Genest AKA Lady GaGa’s “Zombie Boy” Lisa Ray (Actress/Host of Top Chef) Dan Hill (Singer/Songwriter) Matte Babel (ET Canada / Canada Sings) Rick Campanelli (ET Canada) Aliya Jasmine (MTV Host) Tyler Robertson (EX-CFL Player) |