08/23/2026
If you’ve been following the Dancing Needles Tattoo page, then you probably know that my apprentice, Kahlil , and I have spent this past week raising funds for the Yelm High School Band.
So, what does fundraising look like for us?
For events like this, we simply donate our time and talent for an entire week. There’s no set price for the tattoos. We simply ask people to give what they can, with the goal of raising as much money as possible for a cause we care about and donate 100% to the recipient.
Today is the final day of our fundraiser, and I’m feeling incredibly grateful.
A little fun fact about Kahlil and me: Kahlil was in band throughout high school and played the trumpet. I went to a private school that didn’t have a band, but I grew up playing the piano. Music was a part of both of our lives, and we understand the confidence, connection, and sense of belonging it can give someone, especially when they’re young.
No matter where I’ve lived, finding ways to give back to the community around me has always been important to me. I’m incredibly grateful that I’ve found a way to do that through something I love. I’ve always believed that if you’re in a position to give back, you should, and events like this allow me to put that belief into action.
But there’s another piece of this that makes any of it possible: all of you.
Time and time again, this community shows up. You support the causes that matter to us, trust us with your tattoos, share our events, spread the word, and remind me why creating a studio that was about more than just tattooing was so important to me.
I can’t thank you enough for believing in what we do and helping us turn our passion into something that can make a difference beyond the walls of our studio.
Here’s to finishing this week strong, celebrating what we’ve accomplished together, and continuing to find ways to take care of the community that continues to take care of us. ❤️
One last day for the YHS Band. Let’s make it count!
Pictured here is Jeremy, a former YHS Tornados mascot! He came and got his very first tattoo to help support the band. Thank you so much, Jeremy!
