Tattoo artist Jean Paul Attard of Positive Vibrations Tattoo Studio, based in San Ġwann, is teaming up with LifeCycle (Malta) Foundation to raise funds from tattooing customers. Between June 25 and 30, the proceeds from his tattoos will be donated to LifeCycle Challenge.

For the second year running, Foster Clark’s is the title sponsor of the LifeCycle Challenge which will be taking participants to Dubai to cycle 2,000km to Salalah in southern Oman.

The tattoo artist was touched by LifeCycle’s awareness and fund-raising campaign for persons suffering from renal failure. His sister-in-law experienced renal failure and undergonetwo transplants.

“It’s my duty. Any person who is healthy and runs a business has an obligation to help those in need, whatever the cause. I am a great believer that there is hope in all difficult situations. I am also doing this for the cyclists who are pushing themselves beyond their limits for the same cause. They are an inspiration for us, entrepreneurs, to support LifeCycle in helping renal patients,” said Mr Attard.

For the past 19 years, LifeCycle has been raising money for life-saving equipment to help persons suffering from renal failure, while advancing awareness about organ transplants in Malta. This year, the LifeCycle (Malta) Foundation is celebrating its 20th anniversary since it was set up by its founder Alan Curry.

Persons who wish to book an appointment for a tattoo can contact Mr Attard directly on 7998 1911, or call a LifeCycle committee member on 7990 3961 /7988 7889.

Celebrities are encouraged to join this initiative.

One can send a donation to LifeCycle Challenge via sms: 5061 7370 for €2.33; 5061 8920 for €6.99; 5061 9229 for €11.65; or via a call to 5160 2020 for €10, 5170 2005 for €15; and 5180 2006 for €25. Bank details are Swift code VALLMTMT, IBAN number MT 18 VALL 22013000000014814521017, Bank name Bank of Valletta, Account number 14814521017.

For more information and to donate towards this cause, visit www.facebook.com/events/306454086525755/.