Why We Ink
Several A-list Canadian celebrities have already jumped on board to participate and show their support in the fight against cancer and raising awareness. These celebrity stories will be inter-spliced with the stories of non celebrity people to show the diversity and scope of lives touched by this unrelenting disease. Ranging from heartwarming and inspirational to touching and humorous, these stories will be accompanied by beautifully shot professional photography of these unique tattoos.
This community movement will unite so many people with a powerful and common bond, offer inspiration to those battling the disease and provide a beautiful tribute to those we have lost. Why We Ink, is an award winning idea and will truly provide a poignant and life affirming perspective on the Cancer Journey.
Here is a selection some of the people involved and included in the book.
This community movement will unite so many people with a powerful and common bond, offer inspiration to those battling the disease and provide a beautiful tribute to those we have lost. Why We Ink, is an award winning idea and will truly provide a poignant and life affirming perspective on the Cancer Journey.
Here is a selection some of the people involved and included in the book.
Bif Naked
The incredible Bif Naked will be photographed for Why We Ink She is a Canadian Singer/Songwriter and International music icon. She has performed with the likes of such musical legends as Snoop Dogg, Billy Idol, The Foo Fighters, The Cult and many more. On Jan 2008 she was diagnosed with Breast Cancer and underwent a successful lumpectomy. Biff received very wide spread coverage of her battle with Cancer in the Canadian Media.
" WHY WE INK is a celebration of empowerment for Survivors! Tattoos commemorate milestones in our lives, more inspired when we have survived something so significant that we need to record it, forever in our skin. WHY WE INK is a collection of our visual tributes to VICTORY."
" WHY WE INK is a celebration of empowerment for Survivors! Tattoos commemorate milestones in our lives, more inspired when we have survived something so significant that we need to record it, forever in our skin. WHY WE INK is a collection of our visual tributes to VICTORY."
Peter Bovolaneas
Peter
has great pride in his Greek heritage and after beating testicular cancer
twice, he had a score board tattooed on his arm written in Greek: “CANCER 0 /
ME 2”.
W. Brett Wilson
W. Brett Wilson and his sister will be photographed for Why We Ink. Brett Wilson of CBC’s Gemini Award Winning show “The Dragon’s Den” is a Canadian entrepreneur, philanthropist and leading deal making panelist of the Dragon’s Den. Brett was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in his early 40’s.
"I came on board because Cancer has stuck every member of my family - except one sister - Shelley - who chose to "ink" the F*ckCancer logo that I wore on a bracelet - onto her ankle. The tribute is really to our mother who passed away to lung cancer some 25 years ago."
"I came on board because Cancer has stuck every member of my family - except one sister - Shelley - who chose to "ink" the F*ckCancer logo that I wore on a bracelet - onto her ankle. The tribute is really to our mother who passed away to lung cancer some 25 years ago."
Kelly Davidson
Ottawa breast cancer survivor Kelly Davidson has become a web phenomenon after a topless photo of her was posted to the Facebook page Why We Ink.
The photo of Davidson proudly displaying the chest tattoos she got after undergoing two mastectomies has received more than 700,000 likes and nearly 100,000 shares.
In the caption that accompanies the post, Davidson writes that her "tattoo symbolizes a transformation, my metamorphosis, like a butterfly I changed on the outside but remained the same on the inside."
The photo of Davidson proudly displaying the chest tattoos she got after undergoing two mastectomies has received more than 700,000 likes and nearly 100,000 shares.
In the caption that accompanies the post, Davidson writes that her "tattoo symbolizes a transformation, my metamorphosis, like a butterfly I changed on the outside but remained the same on the inside."
Ed Robertson
Ed Robertson the lead singer of the award winning band Barenaked Ladies is a Platinum recording artist and star of the OLN and CityTV series “Ed’s Up”. Ed lost his Mother to Cancer on Dec 13th 2008. Has come on board to support Why We Ink! Big Thank you Ed! Can't wait to hear the new album!
"Because Jules is an unstoppable force for good! Her brother was a really special guy, and I love the idea of the project."
"Because Jules is an unstoppable force for good! Her brother was a really special guy, and I love the idea of the project."
Jessie Blacker
Jessie Blacker will have his ink photographed for Why We Ink! Jessie was drafted by the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs
Nathalie Fitzsimmons
Nathalie’s husband was always the “green thumb” in the family. When he passed, she was given the difficult task of taking care of the beloved garden her husband left behind. She proved to be a horrible gardener as every flower died except for one, her husband’s favorite, The Morning Glory. The flower kept growing back every year, so as a tribute to her husband, she got a tattoo of the Morning Glory flower wrapping around her ankle.
Lisa Ray
The inspiring Lisa Ray will be photographed for Why We Ink! She is an award-winning, internationally acclaimed actress (most notably star of Oscar nominated 'Water'), host of Top Chef Canada, philanthropist and Cancer 'Graduate'.
Mia Michaels
Mia Michaels is going to be photographed for Why We Ink! From stage to screen, Mia has turned dance into inspired and unique works of passion and beauty. She has rendered her unique style and vision of the craft, which is sought after by other innovators, from celebrities and recording artists to dance companies and educational institutions.
Rob Kardashian
Rob Kardashian will be having his ink photographed for Why We Ink! Rob is best known for appearing on his family's reality television shows, such as Keeping Up with the Kardashians and Khloé & Lamar. Rob also competed and placed second on the thirteenth season of Dancing with the Stars. His father, attorney Robert Kardashian, died in 2003 from esophageal cancer and Rob has honored his life with a forearm tattoo.
Sitara Hewitt
Sitara Hewitt will be having her ink photographed for Why We Ink! Sitara stars as Rayyan, the outspoken, devout Muslim doctor on the highly anticipated sitcom Little Mosque on the Prairie. The show airs in more than 12 countries and has garnered press and attention worldwide.
"Why We Ink to me is about people choosing art and expression in the face of difficulty: it's about hope."
"Why We Ink to me is about people choosing art and expression in the face of difficulty: it's about hope."
Rob Dyer
Rob Dyer Will be photographed for Why We Ink ! He runs an amazing foundation Skate4Cancer - Dream.Love.Cure. Check out his incredible journey!
"I became a part of the Why We Ink community to help aid in the fight against cancer and share my story about our organization, Skate4Cancer, while supporting all other cancer groups involved. I tattooed my body with Skate4Cancer themed tattoos to honour those I've lost, most importantly my mother. Through this ink, she is always with me on my journey. These tattoos will be on me forever, just like my commitment to the fight."
"I became a part of the Why We Ink community to help aid in the fight against cancer and share my story about our organization, Skate4Cancer, while supporting all other cancer groups involved. I tattooed my body with Skate4Cancer themed tattoos to honour those I've lost, most importantly my mother. Through this ink, she is always with me on my journey. These tattoos will be on me forever, just like my commitment to the fight."
Izaak Smith
Izaak Smith from So You Think You Can Dance Canada will have his ink photographed!
Rick Genest
Lady Gaga’s infamous “Zombie Boy” Rick Genest will be photographed for Why We Ink. He is an Actor, International Super Model and World Record Holder. Rick suffered from a brain tumor at a young age which provoked his array of fantastic tattoos.