Toys for Tats

By: Debbie Earle

Grand Terrace Woman's Club President

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Grand Terrace Woman's Club

Photo Description:

Front row from left to right: Harun, Julius, Debbie, Old Mike, Cherokee. Back row: left to right: Alan, Jason, Shanchai, Jayvion, Emmanuel.

Grand Terrace Woman's Club is extremely grateful to Paragon Tattoo in  Moreno Valley, for there continual support in our Child Help Program. It may seem strange to exchange a toy for a tattoo to most, but these  amazing artist do this so that children in Grand Terrace will have the a Christmas to remember. Julius Vargas owner of Paragon Tattoo has an  amazing heart and he has been giving to our club since 2010. On Dec. 15 everyone that wants a tattoo brings an unwrapped toy with a value of $15.00 or higher was able to receive a $20.00 3x3-size tattoo. The toys given this year went a step above what we thought was possible, Before Paragon we used to buy the toys ourselves, which was a huge expense. Being as this has been a project for over 30 some odd years, it not only brings smiles to the families that receive, but to us that spend hours putting  everything together. We say a sincere thank you to Paragon Tattoo we  could not do it without you, you are our angels.