Visions
of Hope 2016: silent auction in benefit of Relay For Life of SL
This event opened on Saturday, April 30th with a party led by DJ Cupric Router at 4PM SLT. After
the great success of the 2015 edition, with photographs by a number of
well-known artists in SL, this year the exhibition organized for the Hope Have
Heroes RFL Team brings also some sculptures and gathers the following artists:
Bijou, Boudicca Amat, Ciottolina Xue, d-oo-b, Dru G. Eiren-Milneaux, Em
Larsson, Hills, Inara Pey, Mareea Farrasco, Nikolai Warden, Proph, Pusher,
Randy Firebrand, Ricco Saenz, Tomais Ashdene, Trinity Yazimoto and Ziki Questi.
The silent
auction is intended to raise funds for Relay For Life, a global initiative by
American Cancer Society aimed at gathering donations to fight against cancer,
as well as providing "a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have
battled cancer" and "remember loved ones lost", as the ACS
webpage says. During the exhibition, the public will be able to acquire
photo-based pieces as well as sculptures from some of the most renowned artists
in Second Life and, at the same time, contribute with the ACS's programs to
improve cancer survival, decrease the incidence of cancer and improve the
quality of life for cancer patients and their caretakers. It should be noticed,
too, that the actions by ACS are not restricted to the United States: lately,
the Society has been contributing with initiatives to fight cancer around the
world.
The art
exhibition goes from April 30 until May 30. The minimum bid is just L$ 500 and
the amounts can be increased by at least L$ 100 each time. At the end of May,
we will learn who acquired what.
Summary
Event: "Visions of Hope 2016: silent auction in benefit of Relay
For Life of SL", organized for Hope Haven Heroes
- Exhibition: From April 30 (official opening) until May 30. (Soft
opening on April 28 for those who would like to visit, including the press; no
bids will be accepted until April 30).
Artists:
Bijou
Boudicca Amat
Ciottolina Xue
d-oo-b
Dru G. Eiren-Milneaux
Em Larsson
Hills
Inara Pey
Mareea Farrasco
Nikolai Warden
Proph
Pusher
Randy Firebrand
Ricco Saenz
Tomais Ashdene
Trinity Yazimoto
Ziki Questi
RFL of SL:
- The first Relay For Life of Second Life was held in 2005. It was
attended by a few hundred avatars and raised about US$ 5,000.
- In 2015, RFL of SL raised US$ 277,000.
- This year the Relay weekend will be held on July 16th and 17th. Other
activities, such as the silent auction, will be organized during the year for
raising funds.
Hope Haven Heroes:
- The RFL of SL team that represents Hope Haven, where the support
groups for survivors and caregivers meet.
Contacts for further information:
- Randy Firebrand (in world) and Ricco Saenz (in world and via email -
ricco.saenz@gmail.com).
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