Maximiliano rondon

What inspired your most recent tattoo?

My most recent tattoo is inspired by the most difficult year of my life. I was practically broke, it was just my son and me, and my wife and I were going through a divorce. A lot of bad things happened during that time. But today, we’ve managed to save our relationship.

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

If my ink could speak, it would say: I’m a mark of survival. I carry the story of a man who left everything behind and came to this country with nothing. Ten years as an immigrant, building from the ground up. I’ve been broke, nearly lost my family, went through the darkest moments but I held on. I fought for love, for my son, for a better life. I’m not just a tattoo; I’m living proof that no matter how far you fall, you can rise again.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would use the $25,000 to move my family my wife Gaby, our 12 year old son Moises, and our two rescue dogs to a place where we can live with more dignity. After 14 years of marriage and a decade as an immigrant, I’ve faced every challenge head-on. This would help us build a safer, more stable home. I’m a relentless fighter, and this is one more step toward the life they deserve.