in support of men’s mental health
From 10am to 5pm at the Cobourg Lions Community Centre
Tattoos4Trauma (T4T) is a local fundraising event that is dedicated to raising awareness, building community and providing support for men’s mental health, and for street level support that provides respite for those most in need in Northumberland County. Founded by Cobourg sisters, Sue Glover and Theresa Rickerby, Tattoos4Trauma was born out of the loss of Sue’s son and Theresa’s nephew David who died by suicide in August of 2020. At just 28 years old David died struggling with housing insecurity, depression, anxiety and substance use while dealing with trauma sustained as a child and again later in life. Tattoos4Trauma acknowledges those living with trauma and invites everyone to join us in a safe environment of understanding.
This year’s event will take place on Saturday September 9, 2023 at the Cobourg Lions Community Centre from 10am to 5pm and will see additional artists, more entertainment, expanded resources and the ability for 150 tattoo appointments.
Tattoo bookings open on July 15th.
For information on how you can participate in the Tattoos4Trauma event please follow on facebook and Instagram @tattoos4trauma or by email at tattoosfortrauma1991@gmail.com
We believe in having access to resources when you most need it and are so pleased to have had these amazing organizations join us on the day of the event!
All of the Tattoos are Toonie Sized and were done in the area from elbow to wrist or knee to ankle. No custom tattoos, only what is shown on the flash was tattooed. Must be 16+ and No alcohol.
Tattoo artwork was done by Lucifer Ink, Og Art, Trash Tattoo Co., Mike Patterson & Assoc., Alise Tattoo and Natalee Ink.
Jennifer is the Owner and Senior Artist at Lucifer Ink. She resides in Cobourg, Ontario with her two children. Jennifer knew from a young age that she had a passion for creative arts and illustration. Her older brother Michael nurtured her abilities at a young age to give her the staples she has grown to have today. She has won awards for her artistic talents , including this year’s People’s Choice Awards Diamond winner for best Tattoo Studio in Northumberland. She has invested more in her growing staff, all of which have their own talents and unique style to the studio.
Meet Robin, the artist behind Trash Tattoo Co. This rapscallion has a heart of gold and a passion for American Traditional Tattoos. Robin is one of our original T4T artists and we are so pleased to have him back again this year!
Thank you to all you attended our 2023 event!
Tattoo bookings for the 2024 event are not yet open.
Submit your tattoo design choice and contact info using the form below and send an e-transfer donation of $125. Please include your name & tattoo design in notes of e-transfer.
Once your donation has been received we will contact you to schedule an appointment time.
Donations are accepted by e-transfer to the email tattoosfortrauma1991@gmail.com
– no password required
Why we started and who this years fundraising recipient is
Tattoos4Trauma is excited to announce that we will be supporting the Northumberland Warming Hub with proceeds from this year’s event.
“Supporting the Northumberland Warming Hub is the right decision for Tattoos4Trauma this year. As the number of those experiencing homelessness continues to rise in our community we wanted to put our money towards a project that would have an immediate impact this winter. We feel strongly that one cannot recover from anything without security and that includes a place to lay your head and the knowledge that you will have something to eat. The ability to connect with community is vital to anyone dealing with trauma and we are pleased that this years Warming Hub will include community volunteer engagement.
We are excited to support the work being done by the Northumberland County Social Services team and their partners for an expanded Warming Hub for our community this year”– Sue & Theresa
Please help us raise as much as we can to support the Warming Hub… our dollars will expand services for those most in need in our community.
• In 2018 there were 93 single people and 10 families registered as experiencing homelessness in Northumberland County
• There are currently only 18 shelter beds available for single men
• The largest group of people experiencing homelessness are single men between the ages of 22 and 55 and represent almost half of all people experiencing homelessness in Canada.
Reach out to learn how you can participate in this year’s event on Saturday September 9th or to kick off the donations by emailing tattoosfortrauma1991@gmail.com
Our 2023 Tattoos4Trauma event was a huge success! Raising over $25,000 for the Northumberland Warming Hub this season it was truly an event to remember.