I'm raising funds for my tattoo business and the three artists I worked alongside at Arts, Beats & Eats after our equipment was stolen. We had a great first three days at the event, but when we returned the next morning, we found that our tattoo equipment was missing.

What was taken was not small. The loss included tattoo machines, two iPads, stencil printers, inks, needles, and anything needed to tattoo at the event, and at home. Altogether, we lost about $6,000 to $7,000 in equipment. Arts, Beats & Eats has not offered any reimbursement or financial help, and that has left us carrying the full weight of this loss on our own.

This theft has put our work on hold because we cannot keep tattooing until we replace and reorder the equipment that was taken. For artists, these tools are our livelihood, and without them, we cannot work. What should have been a positive event has turned into a major financial setback for all of us.

Any donation will help us replace the stolen equipment and get back to work as soon as possible. If you are not able to give, sharing this fundraiser would mean so much. Thank you for supporting me and these artists as we try to recover from this loss.