About us
About Us
About SOS inc.
Sea of Survivors, INC. (S.O.S.) is a non for profit to help anyone receive areola tattoos or help with improving their scars. While battling a disease or going through major life events, the person is emotionally, physically, mentally, and financially exhausted. After it is all said and done, disfigurements are more of a reminder of the traumatic event. It is great to be alive, but the battle wounds continue to plaque the mind.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide dermatological enhancements to cancer and non-related cancer survivors post-amputation or disfigurement. The appropriate financial support will help facilitate the last part of their journey by providing closure and help build back their confidence.
S.O.S. Wants everyone to have the opportunity to put the last phase of their journey behind them and to feel good about being alive and whole!
According to the 1999 Woman’s Health and Cancer Right Act. Insurance is suppose to cover all phases of reconstruction after a mastectomy, including the tattooing.
Unfortunately, some insurance companies will not pay for the tattooing. Their reason is because Areola Artists are not a doctor. For times when insurance will not pay, donations can cover the costs. This would guarantee anyone needing or wanting areola tattooing or scar improvements the chance to close the chapter on their journey and have a fresh start for their future!
1999
Woman’s Health and Cancer Right Act has required group health plans, insurance companies, and HMO‘s that offer mastectomy coverage to also pay for reconstructive surgery after mastectomy. This coverage must include reconstruction of the other breast to give a more balance look, breath, prosthesis, and treatment of all physical complications of the mastectomy, including lymphedema, and Tattoos.
According to the Woman’s Health and Cancer Right Act 1998,
SEC. 713. REQUIRED COVERAGE FOR RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY FOLLOWING MASTECTOMY.
a.) In general— A group health plan, and a health insurance, ensure providing health insurance coverage and connection with a group health plan, that provides medical and surgical benefits with respect to a mastectomy shall provide, and a case of participant or beneficiary who is receiving benefits, also in connection with the mastectomy and who elects breast reconstruction in connection with such mastectomy, coverage for—
(1) all stages of reconstruction of the breast on which the mastectomy has been performed, including tattoos.
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Our Journey
Best in Florida
2022
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Best in Florida
2022
2022
Remarkable Woman
Of The Year 2023
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2023
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2024
Remarkable Woman
Of The Year 2025
A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia.
Remarkable Woman
Of The Year 2025
2025
Best in Florida
2022
A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia.
2022
New Office, CA
Remarkable Woman
Of The Year 2023
A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia.
2023
New Office, CA
Remarkable Woman
Of The Year 2024
A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia.
2024
New Office, CA
Remarkable Woman
Of The Year 2025
A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia.
2025
New Office, CA
Michelle Brantley
President
Our mission is to provide dermatological enhancements to cancer and non-related cancer survivors post-amputation or disfigurement.
My journey with Breast Cancer started the same as everyone’s with my diagnosis August 02, 2012, and it quickly consumed many aspects of my life. Through my battle I learned that the journey can be mentally, physically, and financially exhausting. There is one part of the journey that seemed impossible for me, the areola tattoo. Unfortunately, my insurance did not cover the procedure and there was no one in my area who could do it. The tattooing is the last phase of the journey and I was unable to have closure. It was during my chemotherapy treatments that I decided to add the areola tattooing to my services offered. I tattooed my own areolas! It was an amazing experience! I finally had closure and a direction into a new career! Throughout the years I have dedicated my time and resources to provide a wonderful experience that that helps survivors and non survivors who need help with areola tattooing and scar reductions.
In 1998, our former President, Bill Clinton, created the 1999 Women’s Cancer Right Act. This was a noble and valiant effort to make insurance cover more than just a mastectomy. It gave hope to survivors who needed insurance coverage for every part of their journey. Unfortunately, insurance companies can still be difficult and impossible to le, especially for tattoo artist like myself because we are not doctors.
This is where donations can help!
Demar Machuca
Vice President
Our mission is to provide dermatological enhancements to cancer and non-related cancer survivors post-amputation or disfigurement.
Working with Sea of Survivors, INC. is a way of helping those affected by disfigurements caused by cancer and non cancer related events. The non for profit is to provide services that helps facilitate the next stage of their journey. For some survivors, areola tattooing and scar improvements allow them to move forward without being reminded of the hard journey each time they look at themselves in the mirror. It is wonderful to be a part of something so important!
Isabella Trejo
Secretary
Our mission is to provide dermatological enhancements to cancer and non-related cancer survivors post-amputation or disfigurement.
Is the daughter of Michelle Brantley-Machuca. She seen first hand what her mother went through. She has joined S.O.S. to help people with the challenges of going through tough experiences. “My mother was strong! She fought hard! It was tough seeing her go through chemotherapy, radiation, a lumpectomy and mastectomy, and then reconstruction. I know how hard it was. I want everyone who needs areolas or scar improvements to get what they deserve, peace of mind! Our team will work hard to make sure it happens!”
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Our Team
Demar Machuca
Vice President
Michelle Brantley
President
Isabella Trejo
Secretary