Category: Relay For Life

A further invitation to participate in the 2014 Xmas Expo

Posted on by Inara Pey
Xmas Expo 2013
Xmas Expo 2013

The organisers of the 2014 Second Life Christmas Expo and Winter Breedables Fair have issued a further invitation for people to participate in this year’s events, will take place from Thursday December 4th through until Monday December 15th inclusive in support of Relay for Life of SL.

The events will take place across eight themed regions in Second Life, and will include both seasonal and non-seasonal items from some of the best creators and designers. Creators wishing to participate in either event should complete the shop registration form.

Xmas posterAs well as the main stores, there will be a range of attractions and activities throughout the twelve days of the events, including: a special one of a kind breedables auction, live performances, DJ sets, the Holiday of Hope Ball, Hunt For the Bells, Naughty Or Nice, a Christmas Tree Lot, Ornament Auctions, and of course photos with Santa!

As a part of the live events, the organisers are also seeking applications from live performers, tribute bands, dance troupes, theatre groups, DJs, art galleries and public speakers. Anyone interested in participating in the events in any of these capacities should complete the Performers Application.

Bloggers wishing to cover the Expo and Fair are also now invited to indicate their interest through the Blogger Opportunities page. Registration will grant applicants with access to the blogger/press days on the 2nd and 3rd December, 2014 and have their names listed as an official blogger on the websites for the events.

Applications for all of the above should be submitted no later the November 14th, 2014. 100% of all registration fees, sponsorship fees, kiosk donations, hunt, raffle, auction, and vendor donation items will go directly to Relay For Life of SL and The American Cancer Society.

Xmas Expo 2013
Xmas Expo 2013

About Relay For Life of Second Life

Relay For Life of Second Life 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 raising awareness from mid-March through mid-July. In July teams build campsites and walk a track, just like a Real World Relay. Since 2005, Relay For Life of Second Life has raised over $2.25 million USD for the American Cancer Society. In 2013, Relay For Life of Second Life has raised over $390,000 for the American Cancer Society. Relay For Life has become an international movement in RL and SL. In 2011 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.

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MSABC: those boots / shoes / slippers… were made for walking in

Posted on by Inara Pey
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk

As I noted in a previous post, the first Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk will be taking place in Second Life on Sunday, October 26th, 2014.

The event will take place around a track laid out across two regions adjacent to the American Cancer Society island, and will run from 09:00 SLT through until 17:00 SLT, and be followed by a special party from 17:00-19:00 SLT, giving everyone the opportunity to drop in and help raise funds for ACS as a part of the overall RFL drive.

There will be hourly themed walks, allowing people to get fully into the sing of things, with a special Survivor and Caregiver Hour from 11:00 through noon, and a Remembrance Ceremony from 16:00 through 17:00.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk

The regions have been beautifully dressed to provide a summer-like walk through woodlands, with an oval cobbled path forming the track, lined with small cabins where sponsors and supporters of MSABC are offering items for sale (all proceeds of which go directly to MSABC / RFL or SL). I’ve given graciously been given a little cabin of my own!

In the centre of the two regions are places to meet and chat with friends, spaces to rest and remember, a pergola were various activities will be held – even a maze to enjoy. The schedule of activities remains as previously published, and I’m including it here for reference:

  • 09:00-10:00 – T1 Radio
  • 10:00-11:00 – Opening Ceremony
  • 11:00-12:00 – Survivor & Caregiver Hour
  • 12:00-13:00 – Boot It Up Hour: wear your favorite boots as you walk around the Stride’s path
  • 13:00-14:00 – International Spirit Hour: wave your country’s flag as you walk around the Stride’s path
  • 14:00-15:00  – Hat’s Aplenty Hour: stride the path in your favourite hat
  • 15:00-16:00 – Let’s Get Hopping Hour: grab a hopper and bounce your way around the path
  • 16:00-17:00 – Remembrance Ceremony: remembering those who lost their fight against breast cancer
  • 17:00-19:00 – Time Machine Special: it’s back to the 1960’s with DJ Trader1 Whiplash!
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk

So why not take a little time on Sunday and join the walk?

About Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer or MSABC is the largest network of breast cancer awareness events in the United States, uniting more than 300 communities across the country. Every breast cancer walk run during the MSABC’s season is seen as an incredible and inspiring opportunity to honour those who have battled breast cancer, raise awareness on how the risk of breast cancer can be reduced, and to raise money to help the American Cancer Society fight the disease with research, information, services and access to mammograms for women who need them.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk

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MSABC: get ready to walk against breast cancer

Posted on by Inara Pey

The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in SL  (MSABC) team have announced the next major event in this year’s calendar of activities: the first MSABC Walk.

Scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 26th, the MSABC Walk will be an all-day event, kicking-off a 09:00 SLT, with a series of themed laps around the Making Strides Walk regions, adjacent to the  American Cancer Society island, and culminating in a special Pink Power Time Machine Special event with Trader1 Whiplash, starting at 17:00 SLT and running through until 19:00.

The walk will see hourly themes throughout the day, and SL residents are invited to pop along and participate for as long as they like, and show support for MSABC and the American Cancer Society with their donations.

The full schedule will be as follows, remember all times SLT, 24-hour clock notation, as usual!

  • 09:00-10:00 – T1 Radio
  • 10:00-11:00 – Opening Ceremony
  • 11:00-12:00 – Survivor & Caregiver Hour
  • 12:00-13:00 – Boot It Up Hour: wear your favorite boots as you walk around the Stride’s path
  • 13:00-14:00 – International Spirit Hour: wave your country’s flag as you walk around the Stride’s path
  • 14:00-15:00  – Hat’s Aplenty Hour: stride the path in your favourite hat
  • 15:00-16:00 – Let’s Get Hopping Hour: grab a hopper and bounce your way around the path
  • 16:00-17:00 – Remembrance Ceremony: remembering those who lost their fight against breast cancer
  • 17:00-19:00 – Time Machine Special: it’s back to the 1960’s with DJ Trader1 Whiplash!

I’ll have more on this event later in the week. for now – mark the date in your diary!

About Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer or MSABC is the largest network of breast cancer awareness events in the United States, uniting more than 300 communities across the country. Every breast cancer walk run during the MSABC’s season is seen as an incredible and inspiring opportunity to honour those who have battled breast cancer, raise awareness on how the risk of breast cancer can be reduced, and to 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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2014 SL Christmas Expo and Winter Breedable’s Fair registrations open

Posted on by Inara Pey

Xmas posterThe 2014 Second Life Christmas Expo and Winter Breedables Fair will take place from Thursday December 4th through until Monday December 15th inclusive in support of Relay for Life of SL.

Registrations are now being accepted from content creators wishing to participate in the Expo and Winter Fair, and those wishing to do so are asked to complete either the Christmas Expo registration page, or the Winter Breedables Fair registration page, depending on their specific interest in participating.

The event will include both seasonal and non-seasonal items from some of the best creators and designers in Second Life available across eight suitably themed regions in Second Life. Throughout the event, there will be a wide range of activities and entertainments, including a special one of a kind breedables auction, live performances, DJ sets, the Holiday of Hope Ball, Hunt For the Bells, Naughty Or Nice, a Christmas Tree Lot, Ornament Auctions, and of course photos with Santa! 100% of all registration fees, sponsorship fees, kiosk donations, hunt, raffle, auction, and vendor donation items will go directly to Relay For Life of SL and The American Cancer Society.

Xmas Expo 2013
Xmas Expo 2013

In addition, there are still a number of sponsorship opportunities available. If you would be interested in supporting the event as a sponsor, please see the Sponsorship page for details of available options and registration forms.

The Expo and Winter Breedables Fair organisers are also looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help run the event. If you’re interested in helping-out, please hop over to the volunteers page.

About Relay For Life of Second Life

Relay For Life of Second Life 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 raising awareness from mid-March through mid-July. In July teams build campsites and walk a track, just like a Real World Relay. Since 2005, Relay For Life of Second Life has raised over $2.25 million USD for the American Cancer Society. In 2013, Relay For Life of Second Life has raised over $390,000 for the American Cancer Society. Relay For Life has become an international movement in RL and SL. In 2011 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.

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MSABC: are you ready for Think Pink week?

Posted on by Inara Pey

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (MSABC) in SL is underway, and run through until the end of October. With activates taking place across the grid, and kiosks available in stores ,clubs and venues to allow people to donate to the cause, and the I Feel, You Feel hunt underway, The MSABC in SL committee want to get people in a pink mood through the first week of October, with Think Pink Week.

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,” the MSABC chair, Jessii2009 Warrhol states in a press release about the week’s activities. “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.”

The week will be marked with events taking place each day from Wednesday October 1st through until Wednesday October 8th inclusive, and everyone is invited to participate.

  • Wednesday, October 1st, 2014: Pink Ribbon Day – show your support for breast cancer awareness by wearing a pink ribbon throughout the day in Second Life
  • Thursday, October 2nd, 2014: Pink Shoe Day – help stomp out cancer by wearing pink shoes, boots, flip-flops, or pink feet!
  • Friday, October 3rd, 2014: Pink Denim Day – in the physical world, the American Cancer Society in association with Lee Jeans runs National Denim Day, with Lee Jeans donating US$5.00 every sale to the American Cancer Society. In SL, the MSABC team ask that you wear denim attire and/or buy the special par of mesh jeans for only L$5,00 each at the MSABC kiosk on the American Cancer Society island
  • Saturday, October 4th, 2014: Pink Your Parcel Day – turn your house, grass, and trees pink! Send us a photo and enter the special Pink Your Parcel photo contest. (Please see the note card available at the MSABC in SL kiosk on the American Cancer Society island for information on submit contest photos)
  • Sunday, October 5th, 2014: Pink Spirit Day – drop-in at the American Cancer Society Island for a day long party with live DJs and music
  • Monday, October 6th, 2014: Mission Pink – learn about the Making Strides mission and help us spread the word of Strides throughout Second Life, by placing your mission posters (available from the MSABC in SL kiosk on the American Cancer Society island) at your SL home or business
  • Tuesday, October 7th, 2014: Pink Swag Day – put on your best pink attire and show off your pink swag throughout the day. Go entirely pink and enter the Pink Swag Day photo contest!
  • Wednesday, October 8th, 2014: Pink Honor & Remembrance Day – as Think Pink Week ends, it is time to honour and remember those who have lost their fight against breast cancer. Honour a loved one by place the special pink ribbon at your Second Life home or business. Enter a special dedication to a loved one to be displayed on the MSABC in SL website.
The MSABC information kiosk on the American Cancer Society island
The MSABC information kiosk on the American Cancer Society island

Why Not Run Your Own Think Pink Event?

Clubs, shops, groups and venues across SL are invited to run their own Think Pink Week event. It doesn’t have to run for the whole week or even a whole day – as long as it meets the aims of MSABC in SL in raising awareness about breast cancers (and helps raise funds for the American Cancer Society!).

Simply pick-up a fundraising toolkit from the MSABC kiosk, make sure your event meets the MSABC in SL fundraising guidelines and then pass on details of the event to the MSABC team through the events submissions page on the website. They’ll then promote it through the official MSABC social media sites and on the Strides Fundraising Event Boards in Second Life.

About Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer or MSABC is the largest network of breast cancer awareness events in the United States, uniting more than 300 communities across the country. Every breast cancer walk run during the MSABC’s season is seen as an incredible and inspiring opportunity to honour those who have battled breast cancer, raise awareness on how the risk of breast cancer can be reduced, and to 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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MSABC: I Feel, You Feel hunt now underway

Posted on by Inara Pey

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in SL is underway, and the event’s I Feel, You Feel Hunt hunt has kicked-off, which runs through until the end of October 2014.

The hunt, which has been organised by Earth Nirvana’s and the Be Hunted Group, features more than 50 participating stores and a creators across Second Life, with a range of male, female, and unisex gifts available to hunters. Just L$2.00 is being asked in return for each gift – and 100% of all donations will go to Make Strides Against Breast Cancer. That’s a very small price to pay in helping to save people’s lives.

To get started on the hunt, visit the MSABC in SL kiosk at the American Cancer Society Island, where you can make a donation to the cause, pick-up a fundraising tool kit – it’s never too late to get involved in helping to raise funds! – and find a list of participating stores and landmarks.

In addition, you can visit the hunt webpage for a list of participating stores and hints on where the gifts can be found.

Get started on the I Feel, You Feel hut at the American Cancer Socirty, and help raise funs for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Get started on the I Feel, You Feel hut at the American Cancer Society Island, and help raise funs for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

About Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer or MSABC is the largest network of breast cancer awareness events in the United States, uniting more than 300 communities across the country. Every breast cancer walk run during the MSABC’s season is seen as an incredible and inspiring opportunity to honour those who have battled breast cancer, raise awareness on how the risk of breast cancer can be reduced, and to 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 Be Hunted

BE HUNTED {BH} is a group for store owners to promote their businesses through specially low-priced or free prize hunts. There is no cost to participate, and enquiries on participation should be made to Earth Nirvana. Th {BH}  group can also be used by hunters to receive information on current and upcoming hunts.

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