Heart FM Rewind

9:00am - 4:00pm

519-537-1047

JITTERS

LAST OF THE RED HOT FOOLS

Download

Listen Live Listen Live HD2

Semi Colon and B-Love Tattoos for Mental Health

Tuesday, 20 June 2017 06:55

35 tattoo artists tattooed a semi colon and/or the b-love sign for 1145 people in Ingersoll in order to raise money for local mental health initiatives.

INGERSOLL - Over a thousand people got inked in order to support a great cause at the Ingersoll Memorial Centre.

Thirty-five tattoo artists from all over Ontario were at the event to raise money for mental health initiatives.

A remarkable $53,000 was raised this year. This is the second year of the A Pause for Love semi-colon tattoo fundraiser and it was started by Ingersoll's Ned Burwell.

Burwell was just hoping to top last years mark and is absolutely blown away by the support from the community this year. About 1,700 semi colon tattoos and B-Love designs were done on Sunday from 10 am to 10 pm.

The semi colon is symbol of mental health awareness because a semicolon represents a sentence the author could've ended, but chose not to.

All of the money raised on Sunday will go towards the Ingersoll Fusion Youth Centre, the Oxford-Elgin Child and Youth Centre, the Canadian Mental Health Association and the Talbot Teen Centre.

Burwell stated on his Facebook page that he is blown away by the support from the community.

"Today my heart is exploding with gratitude and humility for what my community gave yesterday at our semi colon, b-love fundraiser. We set out to make and impact and raise money for the vital services we have in place. I can safely say we accomplished what we set out to do!"

If you missed the event and would like to donate, please drop a cheque in the mail to 1713 Richmond St. P.O. box 284 Dorchester N0L 1G0 or drop it off to the Taste of Ink Tattoo in London. Please make cheques payable to the Canadian Mental Health Association.

More from Local News

Oxford OPP Lay Charges After Warrant Execution

Two Tillsonburg residents have been charged after a search warrant was executed at a residence in their hometown.
Camping Season is Open at Pittock

May 1st signals the opening of the 2026 camping season, and Pittock Conservation Area is open for guests.
Application Window Open for Oxford County Grants Program

Local non-profit organizations have the opportunity to apply for grant funding as the submission window has opened for the Oxford County Grants Program.
PJHL Preview - Schmalz Cup Final

An Oxford County team is still in the mix to bring home the Schmalz Cup and be the PJHL Champions.
Oxford Winds Celebrates 30 Years

The concert band will mark the occasion during it's spring concert at Knox Presbyterian Church next Friday.
Nomination Period Opens for Municipal Election

Those interested in running for office have until August 21st to submit their paperwork.
Theft in Thamesford is Under Investigation

The Oxford OPP are looking to identify two suspects responsible for a theft from a business in Thamesford.
Winning Lotto 6/49 Ticket Sold in Oxford

The OLG says the Lotto 6/49 classic jackpot winning ticket was sold in Oxford County.
Thamesford Lions Club Celebrates 65 Years

A special milestone has been reached and celebrated by the Thamesford Lions Club.
Yellow Frost Advisory Issued for Oxford

We're in for overnight lows at or below the freezing mark for the next few days.
News Poll: Schmalz Cup 2026

Who do you think will win the Schmalz Cup?
Realtors Care Food Drive Returns Next Week

Local realtors are dropping off the red and yellow door hangers this week.
PJHL Playoff Recap - April 29th

The Tavistock Braves have advanced to the Schmalz Cup Final after celebrating a 7-1 victory last night.
Charges Laid After Altercation in Woodstock

The Woodstock Police have laid numerous charges after someone suffered serious burn injuries during an altercation.
New Partnership Protects Land in Oxford

Land originally owned by Scouts Canada will be permanently protected as a new partnership is formed.
Bomb Threat Unfounded in Woodstock

A heavy police presence was around Springbank Public School today as a bomb threat was called in.
Big Projects Announced for TVDSB

The province has approved $91.7 million in capital funding through the 2025-2026 Capital Priorities Program
Tick Season Reminders from Southwestern Public Health

Southwestern Public Health has some tips to help you protect yourself from ticks.
PJHL Playoff Recap - April 28th

The Tavistock Braves suffered a 5-2 loss to the Lakeshore Canadiens in Game 5 of the Schmalz Cup semifinals.
Highway Construction Approaching in Burgessville

Highway 59 will be closed to through traffic in Burgessville starting next week.

Weather

Recently Played

LAST OF THE RED HOT FOOLS
JITTERS
GROOVE IS IN THE HEART
DEEE-LITE
DON'T STOP 'TIL YOU GET ENOUGH
MICHAEL JACKSON
KARMA CHAMELEON
CULTURE CLUB