CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Total Commitment Tattooing in Johnstown was packed Saturday with people making some very permanent decisions.
But the ink didn't just change their lives. It made a difference for a local family in need.
The tattoo shop held its annual Tats for That event, and all of the money made Saturday went to the Lawrey family this year.
At just 3 days old, Easton Lawrey began to have seizures and suffered a pediatric stroke, causing major, long-term health complications.
"The biggest thing is mainly traveling back and forth to Pittsburgh. Easton stays out in Pittsburgh a lot, so we stay at the Ronald McDonald House, and that helps pay for my stay to be closer to him," said his mother Kayla Lawrey.
"He has a lot of issues. He has seizures, breathing issues, a feeding tube. Just a bunch of other stuff, too," said Kayla Lawrey.
The money raised will help the family with medical and travel expenses to find a cure for Easton Lawrey's seizures. Now 2 years old, the next step is for him to have brain surgery.
"It's sad, but they're such a strong family. John and Kayla are so strong for Easton, and it's amazing to see how great they do with him," said Lynn Kimmell, a tattoo artist.
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