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Annual Tattoo Expo Raises Money for Joe DiMaggio Childrens Hospital

The Coral Springs Marriott at Heron Bay will be abuzz August 11th, 12th and 13th, 2006 as the 11th Annual South Florida Tattoo Expo, sponsored by Cool Cat Tattoo, gets underway.



's8220;We look to make this year even bigger and better. The cause is so important and it is so crucial that the community see that tattoo enthusiasts come from all walks of life and really do enjoy giving back to their community,'s8221; says Dave Amchir, event founder and coordinator.



This year's8217;s 3-day event beginning Friday and ending Sunday has a packed schedule including 14 live national and local bands that donate their time to perform throughout the weekend. Tattoo artists and vendors from all of the world, including Germany, Austria, Japan and South America fill the 115 + booths that consume the elegant Coral Springs Marriott at Heron Bay. And back by popular demand again this year is a Hot Rod Car Show on Sunday, August 13, 2006.



's8220;We have a 100% volunteer staff that handles everything from admissions to security and they donate their time the entire weekend to ensure that everything runs smoothly and it always does's8221;, says Debbie Amchir, event co-coordinator.



Special guest appearances in the past and ones that have been known to 's8216;pop-in's8217; include Niko McBrain, Ron Jeremy, Phil Varone, Rob 's8220;Vanilla Ice's8221; Van Winkle, WWF stars Gangrel and Luna as well as the Punisher, The Warlord and Headbanger Mosh, among others.



The event has attracted media coverage of all the local and national news stations including Deco Drive and MSNBC. In addition, the Expo has been featured in magazines across the country and abroad.



For more information on this years Expo a 24-hour toll free information line has been established. Call 954-343-5585.



CONTACT:Debbie Amchir

Media Coordinator

954-343-8782 direct/phone/fax

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