Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 8:00 PM (ET)
As a benefit event for The Lupus Foundation of America, Georgia Chapter, Tyrone "Red" Cooley, owner and proprietor of West End Tattoo, will be tattooing for 24-hours. From 1 p.m. Saturday, January 17, 2009 until 1 p.m. Sunday, January 18, 2009, Red will be tattooing RED STARS for a $25.00 donation. All proceeds will go to The Lupus Foundation of America, Georgia Chapter.
The Lupus Foundation of America is the nation's leading nonprofit voluntary health organization dedicated to finding the causes of and cure for lupus and providing support and services to all people affected by Lupus.
The enormity of Lupus is tremendous affecting over 55,000 Georgia patients and 1.5 million Americans. The effects on many families can be devastating, chronic, life long and life threatening for many women, men and children. The Georgia Chapter serves thousands of patients annually with information, referrals, literature, educational seminars, support groups, and over 50,000 website visitors. 90% of every dollar raised stays in Georgia to support the LFA programs. The Georgia Chapter was named the 2008 Chapter of the Year for outstanding efforts in education and support programs, volunteer development, groundbreaking advocacy efforts across the state and chapter growth.
Red's mother has suffered with Lupus for the past twenty years and there is still no cure for this disease. Please come and show your support. The J Dilla tribute party and DJ set by DJ Wildlife will begin at 12 midnight, with an open bar, so come through and party with a purpose!
*Register to be tattooed between the hours of 4 am and 9 am and you'll be automatically entered to win a free tattoo service valued at $100.00.*
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