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Showing posts with label breast cancer awareness. Show all posts
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Saturday, September 21, 2024

12th Annual Rock Your Rack Event is on the way! October 4th-October 13th!




Breast cancer is one of the leading health crises for women. 13% of women, and an ever-increasing percentage of men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. There is currently no known cure for breast cancer, and its early diagnosis is critical to survival.

Models Giving Back is pleased to present Rock Your Rack, an annual fundraising event combining the best of SL Music, Art, Dance and Fashion to support the work of breast cancer charities and raise awareness for early detection which is critical to a positive outcome for this devastating disease.

This year we have two amazing SIM sponsors:  Playdolls Magazine and The Fae Folk.  The Fae Folk have decorated the landing point in our "Walking on Sunshine" theme, and I can tell you it looks fantastic!  Thank you to the Fae Folk, and especially landscape designer Henna Wylder (Natearie) for the design.

This year's sponsors include The Best of SL, BOSLArts, Chef's House, Dark Star Radio, Kultivate Magazine and Galleries, Perverts of the Carribean, PurpleMoon, Rapture, and WIC Foods.

Thank you to our Media sponsors as well for getting the word out:  Attention SL, BOSL Magazine, Grid Affairs, Kultivate Magazine, Hostcrate, Media SL, ModeLS Magazine, SUGAR, The SL Enquirer, The Biology club and XRadio SL.  

This year's event will support the National Breast Cancer Foundation which provides free mammograms, education, support and early detection services to anyone in need. 

Designers will be providing limited edition creations with 100% of the sales of those items going to the National Breast Cancer Foundation along with a fine selection of the newest, exclusive and most popular designs for your shopping pleasure.  And, of course, the very popular 10L hunt will be up and running in the 60+ different designer booths and 30+ different artist booths. 

For a complete listing of events and more details on this year's event, please visit the website:  http://rockyourrack.org

The event officially opens to the public on Friday, October 4, 2024, at 12:00 am SLT and will close at 11:59 pm SLT on Sunday, October 13, 2024.

Together we can make a difference!

Those who are unable to attend but wish to support the cause, may visit the Model's Giving Back official donation page at https://fundraise.nbcf.org/MGB2024 where donations can be made directly using a variety of means. 


Friday, September 20, 2024

IPIC PHOTO CONTEST- September 27th- October 13th

 



I Pink I Can Photo contest will be open for photo submissions from September 27 through October 13, 2024. There are many prizes and sponsors, suited for men, women, kids, from some amazing places, . all in the name of raising awareness and support for breast cancer research, education, and support for RL people through Strides.
The rules for the photo contest are - take pictures at the I Pink I can Sim (safe content only). Place full perm picture (one only per person) in a notecard along with your legacy name and drag it into the IPIC contest mailbox located at the IPIC sim. There will be photo judging and a big party to announce the winners.. Have FUN

Thursday, September 7, 2023

COMING SOON - I Pink I Can - Oct 2 - 29

 


Camping For A Cure is once again bringing you I Pink I Can. From Oct 2 - 29 there will be an amazing line up of live music and Dj's as well as vendors, raffles and lots more. There is sure to be something to please everyone, so mark your calendars, keep the dates free and come along and have fun with us while raising much needed Lindens and awareness for breast cancer. The support from the SL community, no matter how big or small makes a real difference. Together we can do this.


http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/American%20Cancer%20Society2/93/94/25

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

The Lindens Are Coming! The Lindens Are Coming! To The 2020 SL Renaissance Festival





The Lindens are Coming to the 2020 SL Renaissance Festival! They bring fabulous booty from foreign shores and are challenging the Champions of the Medieval Realms to a Tournament!
The SL Renaissance Festival unites Medieval Role Play Communities to Crusade Against Breast Cancer. The 10 Day event in support of the American Cancer Society Strides Campaigns in Second Life kicks off September 25th and will feature Merchants, Gatchas, Auctions and Entertainment. Spreading over 6 beautiful autumn regions the, Festival fills the countryside with Castles and Shoppes and Fields of Honor.
Spies of the Realm have learned that the Lindens will be taking part in the Festival and will be bringing some very special treasures of immense Value.   Some of the Lindens have been sentenced to be Pilloried for their misbehavior during their journey to the Festival.  They will serve their sentences on Friday October 2 from 1 to 3 pm.
Among the mischievous members are:
•    Patch Linden
•    Derrick Linden
•    Constantine Linden
•    Abnor Mole
•    Madori Linden
•    Whitney Linden
It has also been communicated to the united Realms that the Lindens have dropped the Gauntlet and are challenging all members of the Realms of the Festival to a Joust, The event, to be held on Thursday October 1, noon until 3 pm, will feature:
•    Sir Patch Linden
•    Sir Derek Linden
•    Sir Constantine Linden
•    Sir Guy Linden
They challenge all comers and promise this will be the most unique tournament in the annals of Second Life
Lastly it has been learned that the Lindens are bringing a very special treasure, The One Of A Kind American Cancer Society SWORD OF HOPE and the LINDEN SHEILD, to be auctioned to the Highest Bidder on Sunday October 4th at 10am. The swordsmiths and armorers of Linden Lab have created these unique One Of A Kind arms from the most precious of metallic textures available in the virtual worlds.
With so much to do and see the SL Renaissance Festival is sure to be the biggest virtual event of Autumn, Join us, September 25 through October 4th and help the American Cancer Society vanquish Breast Cancer.


For more information please visit slrenaissancefestival.com.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is the largest network of breast cancer events in the nation. Strides unites communities in the fight against this deadly disease and helps to raise money to help the American Cancer Society fund groundbreaking breast cancer research and provide patient services like free rides to chemo, free places to stay near treatment, and a live 24/7 cancer helpline.
If you or a loved one has questions or needs help with a breast cancer diagnosis call the American Cancer Society 800 227-2345 visit cancer.org or the American Cancer Society region in Second Life.

CONTACT: Nuala Maracas, Festival Director 
                   nuala@slrenaissancefestival.com

Thursday, July 9, 2020

SL Renaissance Festival Unites Medieval Role Play Communities to Crusade Against Breast Cancer



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 9, 2020

This September role-players are uniting kingdoms and realms for a new community based event to take up the crusade against breast cancer in support of the American Cancer Society Strides Campaigns in Second Life.

Opening on September 25th and running for 10 days the 1st Annual SL Renaissance Festival will feature merchants, minstrels and entertainment, melees and jousts, and other activities in a 15th century build spanning four regions. Residents will be invited to take part in Role Play Classes, Jousts, Archery and more. The Festival will include shoppes and booths for participating merchants, the Minstrel’s Corner entertainment stage, and the Conquer Trail highlighting breast cancer information and a daily King and Queen chosen from breast cancer survivors and caregivers.

The event is being led by former Relay For Life chair Nuala Maracas, who also serves as director of the SL Christmas Expo. She states, “I am excited to introduce the SL Renaissance Festival to all residents of Second Life. The organizing committee is going above and beyond to make this a fun filled special event.” Nuala leads a team of volunteers from many different guilds who, as she says “have enthusiastically lowered their swords against one another and raised them in a united front against our common enemy - Breast Cancer."

The SL Renaissance Festival has something for everyone,From the opening Parade of Knights Ceremony though to the closing Royal Gala - Roleplay Classes, Learn To Joust, Best In Helm and Festival Princess contests and lots more, even pony rides for kids. So polish your armor, saddle your steed and join us, September 25 through October 4th and prepare to stand together with Lords and Ladies and Knights and Squires from the 4 corners of the SL grid;


For sponsorships and merchant registration and information please visit slrenaissancefestival.com.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is the largest network of breast cancer events in the nation. Strides unites communities in the fight against this deadly disease and helps to raise money to help the American Cancer Society fund groundbreaking breast cancer research and provide patient services like free rides to chemo, free places to stay near treatment, and a live 24/7 cancer helpline.

If you or a loved one has questions or needs help with a breast cancer diagnosis call the American Cancer Society 800 227-2345 visit cancer.org or the American Cancer Society region in Second Life.

CONTACT: Nuala Maracas, Festival Director
nuala@slrenaissancefestival.com

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Auction House Party on Oct. 26 for MSABC



A luxury home will be the centerpiece of an auction party from 3 to 5 p.m. SLT Friday, Oct. 26 to benefit cancer research through the American Cancer Society and MSABC across SL.

This one-of-a-kind luxury home comes fully furnished and landscaped with a full club, pool, dock, helipad and more! See the details of it here:

The party will take place at the auction house site: https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Xeen/96/92/3503




Tour the house, then place your bid! Entertainment will be provided by DJ Nuala Maracas of T1 Radio.
If you can not make the live auction event and would like to bid higher if outbid, contact Leala Spire-Marchant (leala spire) to arrange bid by proxy.

At the party, all bidding will be in posted in open chat and the starting bid will be the current highest silent bid. Highest Bidder at end of event will be asked to pay the Strides Kiosk to receive their home.

All proceeds collected during the Strides Parade of Homes in Second Life and the night of the Auction Party will go directly to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and the American Cancer Society.

But wait, there’s even more fun!


AXL-Pro, the builder of the auction house, has also contributed another home in a MSABC vendor: https://makingstridessecondlife.org/2018/10/25/bonus-home-to-buy-from-axl-pro/


Perfect for those wishing for a smaller home but not wanting to scrimp on luxury.


If you have any questions about the auction or MSABC please contact Leala Spire or Sandie Loxingly.


Each year, more than a million passionate women, men, and children participate in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, the largest network of breast cancer awareness events in the nation. The events unite communities by honoring those affected by the disease and raising money to reduce the burden of breast cancer.  Dollars raised through Making Strides Against Breast Cancer help the American Cancer Society fund innovative breast cancer research; provide education and guidance to help people reduce their risk; and offer comprehensive patient support to those who need it most so that no one facing breast cancer ever has to walk alone.


Thursday, May 31, 2018

Still Going Strong Rock Your Rack. Reporting- DreamOfEssence Reporting...



Rock Your Rack


Jamee Sandalwood  Is a 10 year Survivor of breast cancer in real life. She stated that Rock Your Rack had come from that, and the need to give back to the Agencies that Helped her get through  that time while fighting breast cancer. This it the 6 year they have been doing  Rock Your Rack.


Jamee’s Gals are two Fold- Frist, to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. She also commented that it has a 96% rating for charities and is not the normal ones that are supported when one thinks of cancer. This one has earky diagnosis and early treatment options, She shares that this hit’s home for her since she was diagnosed before her first mammogram at a very early age.

She shares that you can get involved in Rock Your Rack that they have lot of opportunities from Designers, Artists, Photographers, Models and Blogger’s.  That all you have to do is visit the page and applied to how you can help and register.

Jamee’s Told me that she has 48 content creators already registered for the event, With lots more coming in leading up to the close of the designer registration at the end of July. She fully expected to have over 75 designers participating this year. With men’s clothing, Women’s clothing, Children’s clothing, Home& Garden, Poses, Makeup , Accessories, Art, So much will be there and it is a great collection of creators and something for everyone and anything.




Rock Your rack  use a full sim every year, so once it gets close to time to start building they begin the process of looking for a full sim to do the event, Price of the course isa consideration, As they want to donate as much as possible for the cause.  Jamee Shares they build the entire sim from scratch every year to fit a theme. She commented That this year they will be doing Music Through the decades.


Rock Your Rack uses Facebook and Flicker also Twitter to get the word out there about there event, All the way up to it opens. They also Pose all over SL about the event and what they are doing it so that every one is ready for it when it starts.

Jamee told me that she handles stress  Well as she is pretty organized, (But her Husband would say not well) She has been doing this for a long time that there is a timeline that she follows. Jamee is pretty good at not getting too stressed out.

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Monday, October 23, 2017

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate’s life for me!



Get your pirate on at  the “Treasure the Chests”  event running through Oct. 31. The event is sponsored by Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Across Second Life.

Stroll along the streets of a Caribbean pirate town and help raise funds for breast cancer research. The sim SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/RFL%20Making%20Strides/70/169/22

Join in the fun events throughout the month, including:

  • Think Pink Thursdays: Wear pink and come join the fun from 4 to 6 p.m. SLT as DJ Noel Snowpaw plays the tunes.
  • Dance teams from across Second Life will perform 2 shows: 6 p.m SLT, Saturday, Oct. 14 and 1 p.m. SLT, Sunday, Oct. 15.
  • Strides Walk from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. Registration is now open through Oct. 18 for the walk.
  • Survivors & Caregivers Gala from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28

And, if anyone would like to hold an event but needs a venue, we have an event area on the Strides sim. Reservations for use are first come, first serve. To reserve a spot they should contact Leala Spire, Sandie Loxingly or PrettyKitty Gumbo.

Hey, I’d like to help, is there anything I can do?

If you would like to help, you can:
  • Donate a One of A Kind Item for Auction at the Treasure the Chests Gala on Oct. 28.

  • Donate a small item to go into the walkers’ gift bags that they will be given after the Making Strides walk on Oct. 21.

  • Place a kiosk in your main store to accept donations from your customers. If you have a storefront and would like to donate a portion of your sales of a special item or if you would like to create a special item for the event to sale, with proceeds going to MSABC, you are welcome too!! Just drop your donation in the kiosk next to your shop or the kiosk at the Making Strides Office on American Cancer Society Island.

  • You may set items up on Marketplace with a split sell to donate and you can contact Leala or Sandie for more info on this.


About MSABC

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer or MSABC is the largest network of breast cancer awareness events in the nation, uniting more than 300 communities to finish the fight. Every breast cancer walk and event is an incredible and inspiring opportunity to honor those who have battled breast cancer, raise awareness about what we can do to reduce our breast cancer risk, and raise money to help the American Cancer Society fight the disease with research, information, services, and access to mammograms for women who need them.

For more information visit MSABC in SL’s page, makingstridessecondlife.org.

Monday, October 2, 2017

Kultivate Magazine & Rock Your Rack’s Charity Art Show & Auction- September 30, 2017 to October 14, 2017




FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



Kultivate Magazine is pleased to have partnered with Rock Your Rack to create a special charity art show and auction! Rock Your Rack is the signature charity of the in world group, Model’s Giving Back. Rock Your Rack benefits The National Breast Cancer Foundation, which sponsors mammograms and breast cancer screenings for women and men.

The art show will feature the following artists: angyel Resident, artandsoul constantine, Astrid Zhangsun, Beth Pentewyn, Booyakashaka Resident, CalystiaMoonShadow, captainofmysoul, chanasitsayo, Daruma Boa, DrusillaGwind Resident, Eleseren Brianna, Elle Thorkveld, emberdearheart Resident, Eucalyptus Carroll, FreeDom Voix, ilyra chardin, Inquisitor Titanium, Jamee Sandalwood, John Brianna, Karma Weymann, Kerry Streeter, M8ty Resident, Meishagirl Resident, Myra Wildmist, NaTaS Janus, retroye resident, Sandi Benelli, Sheba Blitz, tisephone resident. Veruca Tammas, Vivienne Darcy, & wintergeist.

Events will include the return of the Pink Art Ball with live performer SaraMarie Philly, a special gift card raffle, and a special art auction bundle, featuring work by Cica Ghost and Bryn Oh. The art show will participate in the Rock Your Rack hunt, where hunt goers can search for hangers throughout the art area and the rest of the sim.

About Kultivate Magazine:
Kultivate Magazine is a publication about the cultural aspects of Second Life. The goal of Kultivate Magazine is to support art, culture, photography, music, and fashion. Kultivate Magazine consists of the magazine, The Edge and The Edge Gallery, The Windlight Art Gallery,  The Red Gallery,  The Kultivate Bailywick Gallery, The Kultivate Select Gallery, Ristorante Ivanna, & The Tribute and Crown Pub. Kultivate Magazine is proud to be the media partner and primary sponsor of Team Diabetes of Second Life, an official and authorized team for The American Diabetes Association.

About Rock Your Rack & Model’s Giving Back:
Rock Your Rack is the annual fundraiser started in October of 2012 by Jamee Sandalwood and the team at Models Giving Back. MGB is the grid leader in trusted charity events. We do it all and have for several years now with one person responsible for the entire event. Jamee takes care of everything from Designers, to bloggers, to musicians, to models. This way any confusion is avoided and no one has to wait to check with anyone else before things are getting done. Jamee’s vision leads the event to success year after year with many of the designers coming back with us due to the smooth, efficient way things are run and reported. With 100% transparency, all of our documentation from screenshot totals, to Lindex transactions, to donation receipts account for every penny that was earned and donated all being posted right here for all to see.

About The National Breast Cancer Foundation:
The National Breast Cancer Foundation was founded in 1991 by breast cancer survivor, Janelle Hail. NBCF’s mission is to help women now by providing help and inspiring hope to those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education and support services. That’s why NBCF provides free mammograms to women in all 50 states through our network of hospitals. They are now joining hands with people around the world to provide breast cancer education.

For More Information:

https://fundraise.nbcf.org/fundraise?fcid=851628 (official Rock Your Rack & Model’s Giving Back page at The National Breast Cancer Foundation website)

Monday, September 18, 2017

Rock Your Rack Opens September 30th!



Breast cancer is one of the leading health crises for women. 1 in 8 women, and an every increasing percentage of men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. There is currently no known cure for breast cancer, and its early diagnosis is critical to survival.

Models Giving Back is pleased to present Rock Your Rack, an annual fundraising event combining the best of SL Music, Art and Fashion to support the work of breast cancer charities and raise awareness for early detection which is critical to a positive outcome for this devastating disease.

This year's event will support the National Breast Cancer Foundation which provides free mammograms, education, support and early detection services to anyone in need.

The 2017 event involves 58 designers including Platinum Sponsors: Aleutia, Chiffon, Designs by Soosy., Mahlberg Tailors, Miss Darcy, Nerd Alert, Prey, Prism and Xpicit Furnishings. In addition, this year's event will feature 2D and 3D artists with an Art show sponsored by Kultivate Magazine.  Add to that the 4 Tribute concerts, 15 DJ Dance Parties, 8 Live Music Artist Shows, 11 Fashion Shows, the 10L Hunt, Silent Auctions, Art Auction and you have one must-visit event.

Designers will be providing exclusive creations with 100% of the sales of those items going to the National Breast Cancer Foundation along with a fine selection of the newest and most popular designs donating a percentage as well.

For a complete listing of events and more details on this year's event, please visit the website:  http://rockyourrack.wordpress.com

This year's event officially opens to the public on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 12:00 am SLT and will close at 11:59 pm SLT on Saturday, October 14, 2017.

Together we can make a difference!

Those who are unable to attend but wish to support the cause, may visit the Model's Giving Back official donation page at https://fundraise.nbcf.org/mgb2017 where donations can be made directly using a variety of means.

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Thursday, September 7, 2017

Registration is now open for the Treasure the Chests shopping event starting Oct. 1.





Ahoy mateys!

Calling all buccaneers and wenches! Here’s a way you can support a good cause, raise funds for breast cancer research and have fun at the same time.

Registrations are now being accepted for the “Treasure the Chests” shopping event that will run from Oct. 1 to Oct. 31. The event is sponsored by Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Across Second Life.

If you have any type of business, service or sell anything, this is a shopping event for you! There’s no requirements for items unique to the event; no special vendors to set up.

There are a variety of shop sizes to choose from -- something for every budget. The shopping sim will have a Pirate/Old World theme, but don’t let that stop you! All are welcome to join us.

All businesses in Second Life are welcome to participate in this truly unique event. From designers to breedables to SL experiences, there’s a place for everyone at the Treasure the Chests shopping event.



Benefits of sponsorship are highlighted on this google document you can access.

Once you have decided which level of shop works best for you, click the link below to join.

If you are unable to do sponsorship at this time but would like to participate, contact us and allow us to help you find a way to be involved that fits your needs.

We can help get your name and logo seen by THOUSANDS of people across the grid and web through our website and Facebook! All you need to do is click the link above to join or contact Leala Spire, or Sandie Loxingly for more information.

We’d love to talk to you about these opportunities and help spread the word about YOUR enterprise across the grid!

I’m In! What’s Required of Me?

You will be required to:
  • Register for your storefront between now and Sept. 20, by going to the following link : http://bit.ly/2uH4KPo

  • Pay your rental Fee for the level of shop you would like by Sept. 20 to be included in the Shopper’s Guide. The latest we will accept payment is Sept. 30, but late participants will not be in Shopper’s Guide. Payments made be made at the Strides office in Second Life.

  • Be prepared to start setting up your storefront by Sept. 26.

  • Have store open by Oct. 1. Storefronts will be required to be torn down between Nov. 1 and Nov. 4.

  • Read and Agree to Comply with All Guidelines which you can find here.

Is there more I can do to help? Or I can’t rent a storefront but would like to participate, how can I help?

If you would like to help more you can:
  • Donate a One of A Kind Item for Auction at the Treasure the Chests Gala on Oct. 28.

  • Donate a small item to go into the walkers’ gift bags that they will be given after the Making Strides walk on Oct. 21.

  • Place a kiosk in your main store to accept donations from your customers. If you have a storefront and would like to donate a portion of your sales of a special item or if you would like to create a special item for the event to sale, with proceeds going to MSABC, you are welcome too!! Just drop your donation in the kiosk next to your shop or the kiosk at the Making Strides Office on American Cancer Society Island.

  • You may set items up on Marketplace with a split sell to donate and you can contact Leala or Sandie for more info on this.




About MSABC

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer or MSABC is the largest network of breast cancer awareness events in the nation, uniting more than 300 communities to finish the fight. Every breast cancer walk and event is an incredible and inspiring opportunity to honor those who have battled breast cancer, raise awareness about what we can do to reduce our breast cancer risk, and raise money to help the American Cancer Society fight the disease with research, information, services, and access to mammograms for women who need them.

 
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