# Event Details

- **Event Name**: the story continues; semicolon tattoos
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 01 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 01 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us to honor perseverance through a journey with mental health, self-harm or thoughts of suicide for yourself or a loved one with a semicolon tattoo.  

Our tattoo artists are Lindsey Shriver with Art with Lin, and Brynna Misener with BAMink. Tattoos are provided on a walk-in basis, no appointment necessary. Must be 18+. Tattoos are $100 (cash only). All proceeds benefit our mission. 

Why a semicolon?

The semicolon tattoo is a symbol of mental health awareness, resilience and solidarity, particularly in the context of suicide prevention. It originated from Project Semicolon, a movement founded in 2013 to support individuals struggling with mental illness, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts.

In writing, a semicolon represents a pause in a sentence rather than an end, symbolizing that your story isn't over. 

For those who get the tattoo, it often means:

Survival: They've chosen to continue their story despite challenges.
Hope: A reminder that life can get better.

Support: Solidarity with others facing similar struggles, showing they are not alone.

The semicolon tattoo is deeply personal, often serving as a conversation starter to spread awareness and reduce stigma surrounding mental health.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cedar-rapids/the-story-continues;-semicolon-tattoos/200029499816752
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, art, mental-health, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 133

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029499816752?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=cedar+rapids-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Cedar Rapids
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Visionaire Barbershop & Tattoo Parlor
- **lat**: 41.97813
- **long**: -91.6523
- **full address**: Visionaire Barbershop & Tattoo Parlor, 1044 Mt Vernon Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403-1213, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Foundation 2 Crisis Services (https://allevents.in/org/foundation-2-crisis-services/14322936)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 01 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Visionaire Barbershop & Tattoo Parlor, 1044 Mt Vernon Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403-1213, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Foundation 2 Crisis Services
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** health-wellness, art, mental-health, nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about the story continues; semicolon tattoos ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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