Last night, our friend Courtney and the incredible team at Rose Gold received the devastating news that their beloved studio, Rose Gold Body Piercing in Airdrie, Alberta, was on fire.

It is every small business owner's worst nightmare.

Anyone who knows Courtney knows she is always the first person to show up for others during their hardest moments. Now it's our turn to show up for her.

For years, Rose Gold has been a pillar of excellence in client care, safety, and professional standards. Courtney has dedicated countless hours to advancing the body piercing industry by teaching courses across North America, founding Piercer Babes, and creating mentorship opportunities and scholarships that have helped fellow piercers further their education and attend Association of Professional Piercers conferences. Her passion for lifting others up has touched our industry in ways that reach far beyond the walls of her own studio.

While insurance will help with some of the recovery, it cannot replace everything, and rebuilding a business from the ground up takes time. Funds raised through this campaign will help support Courtney and her team through the recovery process, replace essential equipment, specialized tools and furnishings and ease the many unexpected costs that come with starting over.

In the months ahead, Courtney will spend countless hours travelling across the province, away from her family and beloved dogs, overseeing the long journey of rebuilding what was lost.

If you've ever been impacted by Courtney's generosity, her teaching, her mentorship, or the exceptional care you've received at Rose Gold, we hope you'll consider donating or sharing this campaign. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings her one step closer to reopening the doors to the studio that has meant so much to so many.

Thank you for helping us remind Courtney and her team that they are not facing this alone.