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Powerful photos show how a breast-cancer survivor turned her scars into art with free tattoos

Mikhaila FrielFeb 20, 2023, 23:01 IST

Jacqueline Van Schaik received free tattoos from the Dutch organization Tittoo.org.Tittoo.org

Jacqueline Van Schaik was given free tattoos to cover her scars after having a mastectomy.
Van Schaik, from the Netherlands, was given the tattoos by Dutch charity Tittoo.org.

Meet Jacqueline Van Schaik, a breast-cancer survivor from the Netherlands.

Jacqueline Van Schaik is photographed receiving a tattoo from Tittoo.org.Tittoo.org/Jacqueline Van Schaik

The scars that she was left with after the surgery had a devastating impact on Van Schaik's self-esteem.

Jacqueline Van Schaik during one of her tattoo sessions.Tittoo.org/Jacqueline Van Schaik

Scheffer was inspired to create the organization after her own experience with breast cancer.

Myriam Scheffer, founder of Tittoo.org.Myriam Scheffer

Van Schaik received a colorful floral and butterfly tattoo design, which she said took nine hours to complete over three sessions.

A close-up look at part of Jacqueline Van Schaik's tattoo.Tittoo.org/Jacqueline Van Schaik

Van Schaik said she felt an immediate connection with her tattoo artist.

Jacqueline Van Schaik.Tittoo.org/Jacqueline Van Schaik

Now, Van Schaik is helping Tittoo.org tattoo more women.

Jacqueline Van Schaik.Tittoo.org/Jacqueline Van Schaik

A Kansas couple got a 3-bed Dutch colonial house for free. Since then, they've spent $95,000 relocating and renovating it into their 'forever home' – take a look.