Annual Tattoo Expo Raises Money for Children's Cancer Treatment

March 30, 2004 -- Last years event rose in excess of $50,000 and was one of the largest years yet. "We look to make this year even bigger and better. The cause is so important and it is so crucial that the community see that tattoo enthusiasts come from all walks of life and really do enjoy giving back to their community," says Dave Amchir, event founder and coordinator. This year's 3-day event beginning Friday and ending Sunday has a packed schedule including 18 live national and local bands that donate their time to perform throughout the weekend. Tattoo artists and vendors from all of the world, including Germany, Austria, Japan and South America fill the 115 + booths that consume the elegant Coral Springs Marriott Resort.

"We have a 100% volunteer staff that handles everything from admissions to security and they donate their time the entire weekend to ensure that everything runs smoothly", says Debbie Amchir, event co-coordinator. Special guest appearances in the past and ones that have been known to ‘pop-in' include WWF stars Gangrel and Luna as well as the Punisher, among others. Event sponsor Kirt Hennings, founder of Funhouse Tattoos™ stated "Funhouse Tattoos is proud to be a part of an event that gives so much to the community and that puts forth such a positive statement of tattoo artists across the country and throughout the world.

See, we really are nice guys?" The event has attracted media coverage of all the local and national news stations including Deco Drive and MSNBC. In addition, the Expo has been featured in magazines across the country and abroad. For more information on this years Expo a 24-hour toll free information line has been established. Call 1-877-892-TATS (8287) or visit their website for full event schedule and contact opportunities.



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