SPRINGFEST 2015: APRIL 3rd To April 5th, 2015

Springfest 2015 will take place on April 3 to 5, 2015. Springfest 2015 has a space theme to match the futuristic theme of the 2015 Relay For Life of Second Life season “The Future is Now” theme. This event will feature over 20 Relay For Life of Second Life teams, who have joined together to provide three days of cancer fundraising in 4 space themed areas! Activities include live djs, performers, a space carnival, 7seas Fishing, Bumper Boats, and paintball!

Vending areas are also set up, with many items up for sale, raffle, and auction! 100% proceeds at Springfest will go to Relay For Life of Second Life, an official charity of the American Cancer Society!

A complete schedule of teams and events can be found at the following link: https://tcrelayers.wordpress.com/springfest-2015/

About Relay For Life of Second Life:

Relay For Life is the signature event of the American Cancer Society and has been active, and continually growing in Second Life for 10 years. In 2005, the first Relay For Life of Second Life

(RFL of SL) was attended by a few hundred avatars and raised almost $5,000 US dollars for the

American Cancer Society. As of July 2014 RFL Of SL ranks number 17th out of 5000 teams worldwide in donations received. We have brought in over 2 million US dollars to help with the fight against cancer. This year our Relay weekend will be held on July 17th and 18th.

About the American Cancer Society:

The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of nearly three million volunteers saving lives and fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. As the largest voluntary health organization, the Society's efforts have contributed to a 22 percent decline in cancer death rates in the US during the past two decades, and a 50 percent drop in smoking rates. Thanks in part to our progress nearly 14.5 million Americans who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will celebrate more birthdays this year.  We're determined to finish the fight against cancer. As the nation’s largest private, not-for-profit

investor in cancer research, we’re finding cures and ensuring people facing cancer have the help they need and continuing the fight for access to quality health care, lifesaving screenings, clean air, and more. For more information, to get help, or to join the fight, visit cancer.org or call us anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345.

LOCATION: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sutton%20Place/145/108/21

For More Information:

https://tcrelayers.wordpress.com/springfest-2015-schedule/

www.relayforlifeofsecondlife.org

www.cancer.org/involved/participate/relayforlife/second-life

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FASHION FOR LIFE 2015 IN SUPPORT OF RELAY FOR LIFE OF SECOND LIFE- March 21-March 29th 2015

FASHION FOR LIFE 2015

DATES: MARCH 21 TO MARCH 29, 2015

FASHION FOR LIFE 2015 opens for one week of non-stop, boundary-breaking, uplifting, shop-till-you-drop, dazzling entertaining events – the magnitude of which we guarantee you have never before experienced – beginning Saturday, March 21st at 10:00 a.m. SLT and ending on March 29th, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. SLT with a colossal closing party!  Our goal is to raise funds for the American Cancer Society’s RELAY FOR LIFE, the world’s (and SL’s) largest non-profit event which supports, promotes awareness, and gives hope to the millions of people around the globe battling the ravages of cancer on a daily basis – the patients, caregivers, families, research teams, and medical professionals at the forefront of the war against this abysmal disease.

For one week we will come together, celebrate life, honor memories, have a lot of fun, and make a difference.  Your jaw will literally drop when you behold architecture inspired by “Seven Fashion Capitals of the World” on NINE Sims designed and built by immensely talented and distinguished SL craftsmen – filled to capacity with art, beauty, color, music, entertainers that will permeate your senses with the captivating enchantment and breathtaking magic that is FASHION FOR LIFE WEEK!

The following persons have graciously agreed to be sponsors and/or builders for the 2015 Fashion For Life Event Sims:

FASHION FOR LIFE 2015 CAPITALS, BUILDERS & SPONSORS:

TOKYO: Builder, Ryo Ixxel | SPONSORED BY: Takuya Jinn - GABRIEL

LONDON: Builder, Rebeca Bashly | SPONSORED BY: rika Oyen - Argrace

PARIS: Builder, Kaya Angel | SPONSORED BY: Belle Roussel - Chop Zuey

NEW YORK CITY: Builder, Frank Dexter | SPONSORED BY: Zzoie Zee - Zanze

BERLIN: Builder, Setsuna Infinity | SPONSORED BY: Azlyn Vaher - Yasum Designs

MILAN: Builder, MaximilianIII Massenberg | SPONSORED BY: Sage Pexie - Sage

LOS ANGELES: Builder, Regi Yifu | SPONSORED BY: Hunterminta - Zaodyeck Magazine

CENTRAL PARK: Builder, Spankmy Boucher | SPONSORED BY: Marcus Lefevre - MISS SL ORGANIZATION (BOTH SIMS) 

One day cancer will no longer threaten the lives of our loved ones or claim another year of anyone’s life.  Be a part of making that dream a reality. 

Please contact Frolic Mills, 2015 Fashion For Life Coordinator, if you would like to become a merchant or sponsor for this special event!

About Relay For Life of Second Life:

Relay For Life of Second Life (RFL of SL) is an annual activity that takes place in Second Life in July each year. Volunteers form or join teams to have fun while fundraising and raise awareness from mid-March through mid-July. In July teams build campsites and walk a track that spans more than 40 virtual regions.

In 2014, Relay For Life of Second Life reached a milestone of having raised $2,500,000 since its fundraising beginning in 2004, for the American Cancer Society.  Relay For Life has become an international movement in RL and in SL. In 2013 participants from over 80 countries took part in Relay For Life of Second Life.

About the American Cancer Society:

For more than 100 years, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has worked relentlessly to save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Together with millions of our supporters worldwide, we help people stay well, help people get well, find cures, and fight back against cancer.

LET'S RELAY!!!

For More Information:

www.relayforlifeofsecondlife.org

http://www.cancer.org/involved/participate/relayforlife/second-life

**Please contact Frolic Mills in Second Life for sponsorship and merchant opportunities**

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RELAY FOR LIFE OF SECOND LIFE 2015 KICKOFF CELEBRATION EVENT DATE: MARCH 8, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WEBSITE:  WWW.RELAYFORLIFEOFSECONDLIFE.ORG

The 2015 Relay For Life of Second Life season will kick off officially on March 8, 2015. Festivities will begin at 9 am slt with a one hour pre-show hosted by T1 Radio. The 2015 Relay For Life of Second Life Kick Off Ceremony will being at 10 am slt and featuring speeches by the Relay For Life of Second Life Planning Committee, the official American Cancer Society Representative StingRay Raymaker.

The 2015 Relay For Life of Second Life Kick Off Celebrations will usher in the start of the 11^th season of Relay For Life of Second Life, an official charity of the American Cancer Society. The theme for this year’s relay season is “The Future is Now”.  Immediately following the kick off ceremony, guests will be treated to live music, dj’s, games, and Relay For Life of Second Life Team campsite areas to visit. The campsite areas will provide teams the opportunity to display their team spirit and to start the relay fundraising season.  Below is the official schedule for the 2015 Relay For Life of Second Life Kick Off Celebrations:

2015 Relay For Life of Second Life Kickoff Schedule

Date: Saturday, March 7, 2015

On Saturday, March 7, everyone is invited to a special Paint Second Life Purple wrap up party, as our many relay teams will begin setting up for Kickoff 2015! The party will be held at 5pm to 8 pm slt and will be hosted by T1 Radio.

Date: Sunday, March 8, 2015

9am to 10 am slt – T1 Radio Pre-Kick Off Show

10am to 11 am slt – Kick Off Opening Ceremony & Speeches

11am to 5 pm slt – Live performers, djs, and team campsites are open

5pm to 7  pm slt – Fireworks & Closing Party with T1 Radio’s Trader1 Whiplash

About Relay For Life of Second Life:

Relay For Life is the signature event of the American Cancer Society and has been active, and continually growing in Second Life for 10 years. In 2005, the first Relay For Life of Second Life (RFL of SL) was attended by a few hundred avatars and raised almost $5,000 US dollars for the American Cancer Society. As of July 2014 RFL of SL ranks number 17th out of 5000 teams worldwide in donations received. We have brought in over 2 million US dollars to help with the fight against cancer. This year our Relay weekend will be held on July 17th and 18th.

About the American Cancer Society:

The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of nearly three million volunteers saving lives and fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. As the largest voluntary health organization, the Society's efforts have contributed to a 22 percent decline in cancer death rates in the US during the past two decades, and a 50 percent drop in smoking rates. Thanks in part to our progress nearly 14.5 million Americans who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will celebrate more birthdays this year.  We're determined to finish the fight against cancer. As the nation’s  largest private, not-for-profit investor in cancer research, we’re finding cures and ensuring people facing cancer have the help they need and continuing the fight for access to quality health care, lifesaving screenings, clean air, and more. For more information, to get help, or to join the fight, visit cancer.org or call us anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345.

For More Information:

www.relayforlifeofsecondlife.org

www.cancer.org/involved/participate/relayforlife/second-life

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RFL News: Paint SL Purple- February 21- March 7th 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PAINT SL PURPLE

DATES:  FEBRUARY 21 TO MARCH 7

WEBSITE:  www.relayforlifeofsecondlife.org

LOCATION:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/American%20Cancer%20Society/219/138/26

It is time to paint the grid purple!! Paint SL Purple, the official lead in to the 2015 Relay For Life of Second Life season, will take place between February 21 and March 7, 2015.  Throughout this time, Second Life avatars are invited to paint their homes, businesses, clubs, and land purple, wear purple clothes, purple hair, and even purple skin!

Second Life avatars  can pick up the official Paint SL Purple kit at the American Cancer Society Island. This special kit contains purple freebies to help you celebrate the week. Avatars can  contact Nuala Maracas or Leala Spire in world to obtain a copy of the free kit or they visit the following slurl: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/American%20Cancer%20Society/219/138/26

The official Paint SL Kickoff party will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2015  on American Cancer Society Island from 4pm - 9pm. DJ Dee Wolfe will kick off the party at 4 pm slt, followed by Special Guest’s Satin & Erin. DJ Dianne Wycliffe will close the part out from 7pm to 9 pm slt. All parties will take place at the following location:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/American%20Cancer%20Society/42/211/609

Search for Paint Second Life Purple (PSLP) in the Second Life event listings to find other parties that are taking place all over the grid throughout this special week.

About Relay For Life of Second Life

Relay For Life is the signature event of the American Cancer Society and has been active, and continually growing in Second Life for 10 years. In 2005, the first Relay For Life of Second Life (RFL of SL) was attended by a few hundred avatars and raised almost $5,000 US dollars for the American Cancer Society. As of July 2014 RFL of SL ranks number 17th out of 5000 teams worldwide in donations received. We have brought in over 2 million US dollars to help with the fight against cancer. This year our Relay weekend will be held on July 17th and 18th.

About the American Cancer Society

For 100 years, the American Cancer Society has been working to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Together with our millions of supporters, the American Cancer Society (ACS) saves lives by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back. The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based, voluntary health, and international organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.

For More Information:

www.relayforlifeofsecondlife.org

www.cancer.org/involved/participate/relayforlife/second-life

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MISS VIRTUAL WORLD 2015 GOWNS & GIFT CARD LIVE AUCTION- December 21, 2014

DATE: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2014

TIME: 10 AM SLT

LOCATION: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Renaissance%20Galleria/219/189/1691

The Miss Virtual World 2015 Gowns and gift cards from select designers will be up for auction on Sunday, December 21, 2014 in support of Relay For Life of Second Life. This special live auction will begin at 10 am slt and will be auctioneered live by well known Second Life auctioneer, Neckcadaver Resident.

100% proceeds from this auction will go to Relay For Life of Second Life, an official charity of the American Cancer Society. The following designers have generously donated their gowns and/or gift cards for this special event: Azul, Mohna Lisa Couture, Lybra, Lyrical Bizzare, Guila, Carrie Snowpaw, Kelini Couture, Enzo Champagne, of Champagne, Purplemoon, Sascha Frangilli of Sascha’s Designs, Pixi of Ala Folie, and Elysium Skins & Apparel.

The Best of Second Life Magazine started in 2008 and is focused on presenting the "Best Of" all that SL has to offer and sharing it with readers.  Bringing readers a vast array of information and topics each month the magazine covers events, arts, activities, fashion, people, styles, products, sims, movements, and creativity. This in world and on the web publication is the longest running magazine in SL and reaches an extensive SL audience through its large group and subscriber list as well as outside of SL through the website.

The Best of SL Magazine is part of BOSL & CO. BOSL & CO consists of the following companies:

o   Best Of SL Magazine

o   Miss and Mister Virtual World Pageants

o   Miss Virtual World Modeling Academy

o   BLVD Fashion House

o   Fashion Feed

o   Best of SL Couture Boulevard & Renaissance Galleria Malls

Each company is focused on bring the “Best Of” in its own category and work to collaborate together, building one another's strengths, to promote the creativity of those who are behind the creative and amazing aspects of SL.

About Relay For Life of Second Life:

Relay For Life of Second Life (RFL of SL) is an annual activity that takes place in Second Life in July each year. Volunteers form or join teams to have fun while fundraising and raise awareness from mid-March through mid-July. In July teams build campsites and walk a track that spans more than 40 virtual regions.

In 2014, Relay For Life of Second Life reached a milestone of having raised $2,500,000 since its fundraising beginning in 2004, for the American Cancer Society.  Relay For Life has become an international movement in RL and in SL. In 2013 participants from over 80 countries took part in Relay For Life of Second Life.

About the American Cancer Society:

For more than 100 years, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has worked relentlessly to save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Together with millions of our supporters worldwide, we help people stay well, help people get well, find cures, and fight back against cancer.

For more information and updates:

http://fashionfeed.thebestofsl.com/

www.relayforlifeofsecondlife.org

www.cancer.org

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2014 SL CHRISTMAS EXPO & WINTER BREEDABLES FAIR- December 4-15, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DATES:  DECEMBER 4 TO 15, 2014

WEBSITE:  http://slchristmasexpo.wordpress.com/

The 2014 SL Christmas Expo & Winter Breedables Fair will open on Thursday, December 4^th, 2014 and will end on Monday, December 15, 2014. This annual holiday event is in support of Relay For Life of Second Life, an official charity of the American Cancer Society.

This year’s event is in the style of a Germanic Holiday Winter Village and spans eight sims! Visitors and guests will be able to shop for holiday gifts from over 100 Second Life creators and designers, take photographs with Santa, participate in Naughty Or Nice, and Hunt for the Bells! In addition to the mentioned events, 12 fun and packed full days of entertainment awaits!

The 2014 Winter Beedables Fair will feature a special One of a Kind Breedables Auction and Limited Edition Breedables for sale and in support of Relay For Life of Second Life!

At both the 2014 SL Christmas Expo & Winter Breedables Fair, one can attend many events:

Best of Second Life (BOSL) Magazine Cover Live Auction – this special live auction will take place on December 6, 2014 at 1pm slt. You will have a chance to bid and win a chance to have yourself or brand on the cover of Best of Second Life’s March 2015 magazine cover! 100% of the proceeds will go to Relay For Life of Second Life.

Best of Second Life (BOSL) Miss Virtual World Gowns Raffles – these special raffles will feature the one of a kind gowns, which are worn by the current Miss Virtual World contestants. Raffle winners will be announced on December 15, 2014. 100% of the proceeds will go to Relay For Life of Second Life.

2014 Holiday of Hope Ball – this annual ball, which is presented by T1 Radio, The Ball will be held Saturday Dec 13 from 4 – 8pm SLT,  at the “Nutcracker’s Palace” above the Expo. We plan to offer 2 special raffle baskets to all Expo and Ball attendees, for which tickets can be purchased.  100% of the proceeds will go to Relay For Life of Second Life.

Hunt for the Bells - at this special hunt, you will be able to hunt for bells, which contain a variety of items from some of your favorite Second Life creators and designers! Each item will be for the low cost of 10 LINDENS!! 100% of the proceeds will go to Relay For Life of Second Life.

Silent Auctions & Raffles – many items and even special Christmas ornaments are up for auction and raffle in these events! 100% of the proceeds will go to Relay For Life of Second Life.

Live Performers, Tribute Bands, and DJs – what is an expo and fair without music? 12 days of live performances, tribute bands, and djs awaits you!!

Naughty Or Nice -  In order to participate, teleport to the shops below and find the Naughty or Nice Giver (hint green Christmas Present box), touch the box and you will either receive a nice gift or a naughty gift! You can check back to see if you have been naughty or nice and to get a gift. All gifts in the Naughty or Nice boxes are 100% FREE!

One Of a Kind (OOAK)Breedables Auction – Bid on one of a kind breedables from some of your favorite breedable brands. 100% proceeds of this auction goes to relay For Life of Second Life.

And of course Santa and his elves will make an appearance throughout the Expo and Fair!

About Relay For Life of Second Life:

Relay For Life of Second Life (RFL of SL) is an annual activity that takes place in Second Life in July each year. Volunteers form or join teams to have fun while fundraising and raise awareness from mid-March through mid-July. In July teams build campsites and walk a track that spans more than 40 virtual regions.

In 2014, Relay For Life of Second Life reached a milestone of having raised $2,500,000 since its fundraising beginning in 2004, for the American Cancer Society.  Relay For Life has become an international movement in RL and in SL. In 2013 participants from over 80 countries took part in Relay For Life of Second Life.

About the American Cancer Society:

For more than 100 years, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has worked relentlessly to save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Together with millions of our supporters worldwide, we help people stay well, help people get well, find cures, and fight back against cancer.

For more information and updates:

http://slchristmasexpo.wordpress.com/

www.relayforlifeofsecondlife.org

www.cancer.org

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1ST ANNUAL MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER ACROSS SECOND LIFE AWARDS GALA- November 2, 2014

DATE:  SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2014

LOCATION:  THE ROSE THEATRE

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Angel%20Manor/161/215/29

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The 1st Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Across Second Life Awards Gala will be held on Sunday, November 2, 2014 at The Rose Theatre.  The awards presented at the awards gala were created to honor persons in Second Life who have provided awareness, generosity, and vision to the Making Strides movement in Second Life.

The 2014 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Committee in Second Life will present various awards, including the Margery Gould Rath Award, The Making Strides Awareness Award, The Friends of Strides Awards, and various other honors.

This event will also feature a special Pink Themed Dance Troupe and will be broadcasted by T1 Radio live. Immediately following the awards presentations, there will be a special formal black tie ball at the adjacent Rose Ballroom and will feature music by DJ Trader1 Whiplash. Formal attire is required at both the awards gala and the preceding ball.

About Making Strides Against Breast Cancer:

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 race money to help the American Cancer Society fight the disease with research, information, services, and access to mammograms for women who need them.

About the American Cancer Society:

For more than 100 years, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has worked relentlessly to save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Together with millions of our supporters worldwide, we help people stay well, help people get well, find cures, and fight back against cancer.

For more information:

www.makingstridessl.org

http://makingstrides.acsevents.org

www.cancer.org

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1ST ANNUAL MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER ACROSS SECOND LIFE STRIDES WALK

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/American%20Cancer%20Society/184/248/23

On Sunday, October 26, 2014, at 9 am slt, the very first Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk will be held in Second Life.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Across Second Life is an annual event that place in honor of breast cancer awareness and fundraising in October of each year. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is the official breast cancer charity of the American Cancer Society.

Second Life residents will make strides together to promote breast cancer awareness and to honor breast cancer survivors and caregivers. Stride Walk will kick off at 9 am slt with a special T1 Radio Warm Up Show and will feature 9 hours of themed laps, live djs and performances, and fun! The day will wrap up with a special Pink Power Time Machine Special event with Trader1 Whiplash from 5pm to 7pm slt. Below is a complete schedule of events with hourly themes:

Schedule of Events:

9 am to 10 am slt – T1 Radio

10am to 11 am slt – Opening Ceremony

11 to 12pm slt – T1 Radio – Survivor & Caregiver Hour (Survivors and caregivers are why we make strides! Help us honor these very special people)

12 pm to 1pm slt – Boot It Up Hour (wear your favorite boots as you walk around the Stride’s path)

1pm to 2pm slt – International Spirit Hour (Wave your country’s flag as you walk around the Stride’s path)

2pm to 3pm slt – Hat’s Aplenty Hour (Show off your favorite hat during this hour)

3pm to 4pm slt – Let’s Get Hopping Hour (Grab one of our hoppers and hop around the path)

4pm to 5pm slt – Remembrance Ceremony (Remember your loved ones that you have lost to breast cancer during this special hour)

5pm to 7pm slt – Time Machine Special (We are going back to the 1960’s with DJ Trader1 Whiplash)

About Making Strides Against Breast Cancer:

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.

About the American Cancer Society:

For more than 100 years, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has worked relentlessly to save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Together with millions of our supporters worldwide, we help people stay well, help people get well, find cures, and fight back against cancer.

For more information:

www.makingstridessl.org

http://makingstrides.acsevents.org/site/PageServer?pagename=MSABC_CY14_FindAnEvent

www.cancer.org

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KIKIS HOUSE OF BURLESQUE HELPS RAISE AWARENESS WITH A SPECIAL SHOW ON OCTOBER 15TH AT 6PM SLT

   

                                

 OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

                    

                        

A High Class Burlesque Club Featuring The Best and Hottest Female Entertainers In Second Life.

Treat yourself and your partner to a day out at our lavish playhouse. Order a drink from our fully stocked bar and enjoy some of the most elegant, beautiful, dancers in SL as they sway to a variety of tunes. Professionally choreographed dances and sets with a wide range of costumes handpicked for each set. Don't miss this amazing show !!!

Be sure to touch our subscribe-o-matic or group as you enter the playhouse to be notified of upcoming shows !!

A Truly Must See !

★The sets.

★The songs.

★The dances. 

★The Fashions.

★The choreography.

★and ohhhhhh the Sexxxy !!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LORII%20CAPRONI%20ISLAND/100/68/525

        ALL PROCEEDS RAISED FROM THIS SHOW ARE DONATED TO

                  "SL'S MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER"

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Think Pink Week -In Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 1, 2014 is the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! In honor of this occasion, the 2014 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Second Life (MSABC In SL) committee invites you to "think pink".

From October 1 to 8, 2014 avatars in Second Life will spread the message of pink throughout the grid, in order to raise awareness about breast cancer. During this special week we will have fun themes, events, and contests to make you think pink! Below is a schedule of committee ran events and contests:

OFFICIAL COMMITTEE THINK PINK WEEK EVENTS:

Pink Ribbon Day – Wednesday, October 1, 2014

October 1 is the start of breast cancer awareness month. Show your support for breast cancer awareness by wearing a pink ribbon throughout the day in Second Life.

Stomp Out Breast Cancer – Pink Shoe Day – Thursday, October 2, 2014

Help us stomp out cancer by wearing pink shoes, boots, flip flops, or pink feet!

Pink Denim Day – Friday, October 3, 2014

In real life the American Cancer Society and Lee Jeans have National Denim Day, where Lee Jeans donations 5 dollars of every sale to the American Cancer Society. You can visit Denim Day here:  http://www.denimday.com/.  In Second Life we ask that you wear denim attire and/or buy the special par of mesh jeans for only 5 lindens each at the Strides Booth at ACS: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/American%20Cancer%20Society/122/47/22

Pink Your Parcel Day – Saturday, October 4, 2014
Still want more pink?? If so pink your parcels today, turn your house, grass, and trees pink! Send us a photo and enter our special Pink Your Parcel photo contest. (Please see the notecard in world to submit your photos for this contest)

Pink Spirit Day – Sunday, October 5, 2014
Join us at the American Cancer Society Island for a day long party. With live djs and music, this pink rally will be pinkreffic!

Mission Pink – Monday, October 6, 2014
Learn about the mission of Making Strides and help us spread the word of Strides throughout Second Life, by placing your mission posters at your home or business.

Pink Swag Day – Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Put on your best pink attire and show off your pink swag throughout the day. Go entirely pink and enter our Pink Swag Day photo contest!

Pink Honor & Remembrance Day – Wednesday, October 8, 2014
As Think Pink Week ends, we honor and remember those we have lost to breast cancer. Honor a loved one by place the special pink ribbon at your Second Life home or business. Enter a special dedication that will be displayed on our website to a loved one.

Individual or Business Events:
Please let us know if you are having any events during Think Pink Week, so that we can promote these events on our official social media sites and on our Strides Fundraising Event Boards in Second Life! All events must meet our fundraising guidelines before we post them. You can submit your events here: http://makingstridessl.org/submit-your-event/

About Making Strides Against Breast Cancer:
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 race money to help the American Cancer Society fight the disease with research, information, services, and access to mammograms for women who need them.

About the American Cancer Society:
For more than 100 years, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has worked relentlessly to save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Together with millions of our supporters worldwide, we help people stay well, help people get well, find cures, and fight back against cancer.

For more information:

www.makingstridessl.org

www.cancer.org

http://makingstridessl.org/events/think-pink-week/

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THE 2014 MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER ACROSS SECOND LIFE COMMITTEE INVITES YOU TO THE SEASONS OF PINK BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR & CAREGIVER BALL SPONSORED BY AVILION- Sunday September 28, 2014

DATE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

TIME:  1 PM TO 3PM SLT

LOCATION: AVILION BALLROOM

LANDMARK:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife//29/101/23

Look for the tp to the ballroom or walk up the steps.

DESCRIPTION:  Join us as we celebrate our breast cancer survivors and caregivers at this special 2 hour ball! Attire is formal, with pink being optional but certainly welcome! Music by DJ John. While this event is for breast cancer survivors and caregivers, everyone is welcome to join in the celebration and to honor breast cancer survivors and caregivers.

If you are a breast cancer and survivor or caregiver, please do not forget to register for the 2014 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Season as a breast cancer survivor or caregiver: http://makingstridessl.wordpress.com/survivors-caregivers/

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Party Like You're Beating Cancer- Stacey Cardalines Reporting…

Hi, everyone. I apologize for shutting down the Sports and Leisure desk for so long, but I got heavily into tennis. If you are making a living as a SL tennis hustler, it's hard to go back to online media. I also wanted to get Homeland Security off my ass, as I was the SL Enquirer reporter who was covering the Arab Spring when the CIA was making avatars and investigating SL looking for terrorists. I did some lay-low time, and now I'm back to take a few more scalps. It's good to be back, too.

One of the reasons it is good to be back is that I get to help out charities, like the Relay For life people.

The Relay For Life is a community based fundraising effort for the American Cancer Society. It is their most successful fundraiser, and is their signature event. There are over 5000 RFL taking place across 20 countries, and they make a ridiculous (I hear "five billion" a lot when I research) amount of money for the cause.

SL has charitable minded people, such as the SLCS, aka the Second Life Cheerleader Squad. The SLCS has been working with RFL since I knew them, and they were my first assignment at this paper back in 2009 or so. I'm technically a member of the squad, although I'm too clumsy to do cheers and am actually better suited towards wrestling or football. 

As you might imagine, their principal job is to train cheerleaders and them have them cheer at events. When there are no events to cheer for, they organize their own events, like RFL fundraisers. They do one almost every month, and have raised thousands and I might even guess tens of thousands of L$ for the cause.

I was at their party last night. It was an all-day event with about 12 hours of different musical guests. I should have published a note earlier and got them some publicity, but, like I said, I've been really into tennis lately. 

I'll eliminate that error right now. Their next event is October 26th, and we'll have a full listing of events soon enough.

For now, you can visit the Relay For Life page at http://www.relayforlife.org/. You can also find out more about SL charity by checking out the Cheertopia Cheerleading Arena. You can find that by doing a search on SL... Crikey, you people think I'm here to provide information or links or directions and stuff!

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