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Through ink and art, we hope to provide breast cancer survivors with a third choice after battle beyond reconstruction.  Cancer doesn't have to leave the last mark, or have the last punch--we want to help turn painful memories into a beautiful healing journey.

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We will select four lucky warriors based on their story, canvas and design preference for a full mastectomy or double mastectomy coverup or port scar coverup.  

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Please use the form bellow to nominate a deserving woman that has faced health obstacles by sharing their story and possible design ideas no later than Saturday, October 7 2026!

  • Semi-finalists selected October 7nd

  • Pre-screen interviews October 8-9 (must be available for facetime/video call)

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Nominees will be selected by Saturday October 10. (must be available via facetime 9-10:30AM

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Important Dates (Must be available for both)

  • Meet and Greet Survivor Social (Sunday October 25)

  • TATTS for TATAS Day of Courage (Wednesay, October 28)

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The most powerful part of the TATTS for TATAS journey is the incredible women we've had the honor of serving. Here are a few of their stories of strength, resilience, and reclaiming their confidence.

Nae

Karey

Roselyn

Kayla

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IN THE MEDIA

fox 5 2025

"Tattoos are personal. They can tell a story of someone's life. For a special group of women, nothing could be truer."

2025 NBC4 WASHINGTON

"“I don't like necessarily being defined by my story, but I like telling it, and the tattoo would give me, I guess, more to talk about, yes,” one survivor said. “And it would make something, or the time, or what was given to me that was so ugly, beautiful.”

2024 W-BAL 11

"Tattoos are personal. They can tell a story of someone's life. For a special group of women, nothing could be truer."

2021 WUSA9

"Through ink and art, Pretty in Ink owner, Jackie Matikas hopes to provide breast cancer survivors with a third choice after their battle beyond reconstruction."

2019 WUSA 9

"A popular tattoo artist is using her talent to help breast cancer survivors, who've had mastectomies, turn their scars into beautiful works of art."

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