Sara Allgire not only got an autism tattoo at Rising Phoenix Tattoo in Addison, she met her husband, Jaime Ozman.

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Now 17 and about to graduate from high school, Alex was a Bartlett kindergartner who depended on his aunt, Sara Allgire, to help him and his classmates cope with his autism.

Courtesy of Sara Allgire

The desire to help Alex, her young nephew with autism, led Sara Allgire, who grew up in Hoffman Estates, to a new career in special education.

Courtesy of Sara Allgire

Questions about this puzzle piece tattoo on her foot allow Sara Allgire of Wheaton to be an advocate for people with autism.

Courtesy of Jaime Ozman

Pointing out one of three autism tattoos sported by Sara Allgire, Jaime Ozman met his wife at Rising Phoenix Tattoo in Addison. The couple, who own the studio, are hosting an autism fundraiser this weekend.

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As part of a fundraiser for autism, Rising Phoenix Tattoo in Addison will donate 20 percent of the money spent on tattoos Saturday and Sunday to Autism Speaks and the charity's walk on May 12.

Courtesy of Rising Phoenix Tattoo