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Parkview Cancer Center Receives Two Check Donations

By Scott Sarvay
August 9, 2012 Updated Aug 9, 2012 at 11:53 AM EDT

Fort Wayne, Ind. (Indiana’s NewsCenter) - This past July 21st, hundreds of people lined up outside Studio 13 Tattoo Parlor for a chance to receive a pink ribbon tattoo to show their support for 21 Alive's I Wear Pink campaign.

While the tattoos were free, recipients were asked to make a donation and Wednesday afternoon Studio 13's Owner Jake Farris presented Parkview and the Comprehensive Cancer Center presented a check for $2,000.

The Derby Girls were also on hand and presented a check of their own for over $400. I Wear Pink is sponsored by the Parkview Cancer Center and Indiana’s NewsCenter.



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