08/28/2023
Hello all!
On August 8th 2023, Maui experienced the largest wildfire in modern U.S. history. The city of Lahaina is devastated. There has been a massive loss of life, history and heritage, but the resilient people of Hawai'i are diligently working to rebuild their community.
September 12th starting at noon, please join and to help raise funds for the Maui fire recovery. There will be snacks, drinks and lots of tattoos.
There will be flash to choose from. All tattoos start at a minimum of $100, but this is donation based so if you would like to donate more, please do. We will be posting donation links all day if you cannot make it in person.
Flash will be posted on the Aether Instagram before the event. To book, shoot us a DM with the design wanted. If there is time and room, walk-ins may also be accommodated.
I also would like to take a moment to address the elephant in the room: travelling to Maui. If you have current plans to travel to the island I strongly encourage you not to. The island is trying to recover and the community has little resources to truly accommodate travellers. Additionally, tensions are high considering the water diversion caused by greedy business magnates is largely to blame for draught-like conditions on the island, and tourism appeal is likely behind the government's poor emergency responses. Please consider postponing your trip or donating the money saved for your trip to various organizations who can help the community rebuild.
Hawai'i isn't a post card. She is one of the most special places on Earth and deserves to be treated with respect and reverence, as do her people. 🖤
We appreciate all the support that can be given to the community at this time. We look forward to seeing everyone soon.
