Awareness · Support · Hope

    You matter. You are not alone.

    An ongoing place for support, resources, honest conversation, and the reasons people choose to stay.

    Inaugural event · Saturday, September 26, 2026 · Catharsis Body Art

    The ongoing work

    Built to stay.

    Project Stay is an ongoing suicide-prevention initiative dedicated to mental health awareness, compassionate conversation, practical resources, and hope.

    Founded by the owner of Catharsis Body Art, Project Stay brings together artists, mental health professionals, advocates, and neighbors around the reasons people choose to stay.

    Project Stay is bigger than any one day. It will continue sharing support and suicide-prevention resources and hosting future events for the community.

    American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

    In partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention — Indiana Chapter. Proceeds from the September 26 inaugural event will benefit AFSP.

    The inaugural event

    1st Annual Charity Tattoo Flash Event

    • Charity flash event
    • Proceeds to AFSP
    • Beginning at 10 AM

    Saturday, September 26, 2026

    Beginning at 10 AM

    Catharsis Body Art

    5801 N Green Street, Unit 106, Brownsburg, Indiana 46112

    What’s happening

    • Tattoo flash from multiple artists
    • Food vendors and community resources
    • Raffles, silent auctions, and door prizes
    • Mental health professionals and advocates

    Follow the event on Facebook

    Project Stay charity tattoo flash event poster for September 26, 2026

    Artists of the inaugural event

    The artists and their why.

    “My journey with mental health has been one of the greatest challenges of my life. It has been a long road filled with struggles, setbacks, and moments that tested my strength. Along the way, I learned that healing isn't about becoming someone new—it's about finding the strength to keep moving forward, even on the hardest days. Today, I am stronger than I ever thought I could be. As a tattoo artist, I have the privilege of helping people tell their stories through art. Every tattoo represents something meaningful—a milestone, a loved one, or a new beginning.”

    Becca Christine Wilson

    Artistic Skin Design and Body Piercing South

    Poster series · Select to view full size

    Project Stay poster featuring Becca Christine Wilson tattooing and a quote about healing and moving forward.Project Stay chairity tattoo flash event poster featuring Becca Christine Wilson’s floral tattoo work and a quote about resilience.Project Stay chairity tattoo flash event poster featuring Becca Christine Wilson’s tattoo work and her quote about how far she has come.
    “Given my personal experience with suicide and the impact it's had on my life I'm not sure how to articulate my thoughts and feelings about it. I just need people to know that they are not alone.”

    Lesley Flores

    Artistic Skin Design and Body Piercing South

    A note from the studio

    What I love about this is that it's honest. Not every thought we have is articulate, curated, or elegant—it's often the opposite. Sometimes just knowing that you can reach someone is all that matters.

    Poster series · Select to view full size

    Meet the artist poster featuring Lesley Flores and the September 26 Project Stay event details.Project Stay flash event poster featuring tattoo work by Lesley Flores and her message that people are not alone.Project Stay flash event poster featuring tattoo work by Lesley Flores and a quote about her passion for tattooing.

    Also joining us

    • Austin Stirling

      Catharsis Body Art

    • Clint Wilson

      Final Draft

    • Jennifer Bleem

      Paradox Tattoo Studio

    • Jonathan Morris

      Midwest Tattoo Company

    Reasons to stay

    What’s your reason to stay?

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    If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You are not alone.

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    Donate

    Donations for the September 26 inaugural event are collected through the studio's Square account. After the event, the studio will make one combined gift to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.