You are viewing this article in the AnnArbor.com archives. For the latest breaking news and updates in Ann Arbor and the surrounding area, see MLive.com/ann-arbor
Posted on Tue, Nov 30, 2010 : 8 p.m.

Get a free tattoo or oil change coupon by donating toys to those in need in Washtenaw County

By AnnArbor.com Staff

Note: A correction was made to reflect the oil change coupon is for $9.99.

Want a tattoo or need an oil change?

Two Washtenaw County businesses are offering incentives for people to donate toys to help those in need this holiday season.

If you bring a new, unwrapped toy valued at $10 or more to Depot Town Tattoo on Dec. 11, you'll get a free tattoo. The event, called "Tats for Toys," allows those who donate to pick from selected tattoos valued at $80 to $100.

Organizers said people should arrive early since four tattoo artists worked from 1 p.m. into the morning hours inking more than 80 tattoos on people last year. Three truckloads of toys were given to the Methodist Children’s Home Society, Boysville of Michigan, and other local charities.

Depot Town Tattoo is located at 33 East Cross St.

And anyone who drops off a new, unwrapped toy at Dunning Toyota in Scio Township between now and Dec. 24 will receive an oil change coupon for $9.99. Dunning Toyota is located at 3745 Jackson Road. The toys will go to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.

The Saline Area Fire Department also is collecting donations for Toys for Tots and aims to bring in more than 1,300 new toys.

Comments

jns131

Wed, Dec 1, 2010 : 11:23 a.m.

Is this tattoo permanent? Or temporary? I'd love to get a bus with wings tattoo, but dreading the thought of pain. But then again an oil change would be nice.....