Due to tropical storm warnings and storm surge potential from Hurricane Milton, plans for this year’s Tats for Ta-Tas Block Party Fundraiser at Tattoos & Scars Saloon are rescheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 16.
The anticipated annual event benefits Womankind in its mission of providing affordable or free quality healthcare, mammograms, and diagnostic breast testing for uninsured and underinsured women in Monroe County at their Key West and Marathon centers. It also gives service industry workers and locals an evening of pre-season connection, irreverent revelry and an opportunity to support women in their community while drawing attention to the importance of preventative breast health care and Womankind and Zonta’s vital roles in providing it.
“Prevention is key,” said Womankind Executive Director Cali Roberts. “Each year Womankind gives out hundreds of vouchers for mammograms, which are critical for early breast cancer detection and successful treatment.“
Held annually during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Scars bar owner Casey Vinall and Key Lime Bike Tours owner Maria Gonzalez started Tats for Tatas three years ago as a way to show their support.
Proceeds from the event’s liquor, merchandise, and “motorboat booth” ticket sales along with a silent auction of donations from local businesses have raised over $110,000 in the last two years. This year’s prizes include stays at Rum Bar, Marrero House, and Southernmost Mansion, a $700 private styling party at Kirby’s Closet, massage certificates from Pier House and Love, Cheeky, a Sun Beach Cruiser donated by Key Lime Bike Tours, charters with Fury and Salty Bottom Boats, fine art, food, booze, a 50/50 raffle, and much more.
“We’re so grateful for all of the generous businesses here and this fantastic and fun event that helps remind people to make the appointment regardless of their money situation,” says Roberts. “It helps them know that the community has their back..and their front.”
Volunteers and additional tax-deductible, in-kind donations are sought to help support the event; contact Mel at MGortarez@Womankindkeywest.org or call Womankind at 305-294-4004. Direct Venmo donations can be made at @tatsfortatas. Visit womankindkeywest.com for more information.
