RELAY FOR LIFE OF SECOND LIFE TEAM REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 12, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Second Life Residents Invited To Participate in the World's Largest Virtual Fundraising Event!

Relay For Life of Second Life Team Registration opens at 6 am SLT on Sunday, February 12, 2017.

Led by Event Leadership Team chair Nuala Maracas and co-chairs Leala Spire and Grace Devin, the 2017 season kicks off March 5th and continues through Relay For Life Weekend in Second Life on the 15th & 16th of July. The theme for the 2017 Relay season is “Passport To Hope".

Team Registration Details

•    Captains may register their teams beginning Feb 12th by visiting http://relayforlifeofsecondlife.org/    

     and clicking the TEAM REGISTRATION button.

•    Teams are recommended to have at least 5 members

•    Captains will be asked to set a goal for their team.  

•    Teams who meet the minimum fundraising levels will be eligible for a campsite and for real life prizes and awards.

A new Supporter category has been created to give credit to non-team entities who in the past have

raised funds for Relay using General Donations kiosks.These businesses, clubs or organizations can contact PrettyKitty Gumbo in world to be assigned a “Supporter” number and receive fundraising tools.

"This year we are not just going to think outside the box," said  event Chair Nuala Maracas. "We are going to Break The Box! Together we are going to make a difference. Together we are going to help our American Cancer Society finish this fight!"

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 13 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 ranked number 17th in donations received among more than 5600 relay events held worldwide. As of January, 2017 RFL of SL celebrated raising 3 million US dollars to support the mission of the Society to 'Save Lives, Celebrate Lives and Lead The Fight for A World Without Cancer!

About the American Cancer Society

For more than 100 years, the American Cancer Society has been working to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays and is the world leader in the fight to end cancer. Together with our global partners and millions of supporters, the American Cancer Society carries out its mission to Save Lives, Celebrate Lives, and Lead the Fight for a World Without Cancer.

For More Information:

www.relayforlifeofsecondlife.org

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

WEBSITE: WWW.RELAYFORLIFEOFSECONDLIFE.ORG

For More Information Contact Serina Juran

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Hope Haven Heroes Presents Visions of Hope: Silent Auction Benefit for RFL- Opening Party May 3rd, 2015

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Wilburs%20Gate/50/127/24

"Ziki Questi, Tomais Ashdene, Em Larsson, Hills, Trinity Yazimoto, Boudicca Amat, Pusher, Bijou, Morgan Kincess, Dru G. Eiren-Milneaux and other great photographers and visual artists are joining forces on behalf of Relay For Life of SL. Some of their original and unique works will be part of Visions of Hope, a silent auction starting on May 3rd* (please, check the note below). Yes, that's it, an auction with some of the most renowned photograph artists in Second Life - and you can take one of them, or more, home with you (I mean their work, of course). All the money raised with the activity will go to RFL of SL, which helps gather funds for the American Cancer Society's programs to improve cancer survival, decrease the incidence of cancer and improve the quality of life for cancer patients and their caretakers.

Visions of Hope will be held at Hope Haven Heroes Gallery (http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Wilburs%20Gate/50/127/24 - 􀀂) during the whole month of May. DJ Cupric will be responsible for the tunes during the opening party, on May 3rd, at 1 PM SLT, and everyone is invited to join.

For the auction, one just has to click on the title boards and make an offer. The minimum bid is just L$ 400 and the amounts can be increased by at least L$ 100 each time. At the end of May, we will learn who acquired what.

So, if you'd like to check the works of some amazing photographers in SL, and maybe acquire some of them and help the efforts of Relay For Life of SL, go visit Hope Haven Heroes Gallery during this May, and join us for the opening party.

Visions of Hope is hosted by Hope Haven Heroes. Hope Haven is where the survivors and caregivers support groups meet. Hope Haven Heroes is the RFL of SL team that represents it (more info on Hope Haven support groups at the gallery).

*Note: The official opening is set to May 3rd, but there will be a soft opening on May 1st for the press and for those who would like to visit the gallery before the auction starts.

Event Details:

 Event: Visions of Hope, Hope Haven Heroes' silent auction on behalf of Relay For Life of SL

 Date:  May 3rd (official opening) until May 31. Soft opening on May 1st.

Confirmed Artists:

• Bijou
• Boudicca Amat
• Dru G. Eiren-Milneaux
• Em Larsson
• Hills
• Morgan Kincess
• Pusher
• Randy Firebrand
• Ricco Saenz
• Tomais Ashdene
• Trinity Yazimoto
• Ziki Questi

(Others will possibly join the list soon)

- Opening party: May 3rd, 1 SLT, with DJ Cupric.

RFL of SL:

 The first Relay For Life of SL was held in 2005. It was attended by a few hundred avatars and raised about US$ 5,000.

 In 2014, RFL of SL raised US$ 415,000.

 2015 marks the 10th anniversary of RFL of SL.

 This year the Relay weekend will be held on July 17th and 18th. Other activities, such as the silent auction, will also be organized during the year for raising funds.

 The theme for RFL of SL 2015: The future is now.

Hope Haven Heroes:

- The RFL of SL team that represents Hope Haven, where the survivors and caregivers support groups 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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Participate in the After Easter Hunt and Support Relay for Life

Tribute City Relayers & Be Hunted Presents....

After Easter @ [Earth’s]

Want some funky, fun gear to decorate your home and yourself? Check out the After Easter Hunt, purchase great items, and support a worthy cause!

Nine fabulous items [all items are transferable] are for sale from April 12 through April 26 at just $1L each and with 100% profits going to Relay for Life!

Check out the items below, then head to [Earth’s] to hunt, hunt, hunt!

Still Got the Fever to Help Fundraise?

The TCR’s Grab Bag Sales Event is currently looking for people to apply as sellers!

TCR's Grab Bag Sales Event

Begins June 1

Runs the length of Relay For Life Season

Theme: Open! Create What you like but no adult items. Thank You

Organizer: Earth Nirvana & John Herring

[Apply] - http://wp.me/P1ZSwY-1P

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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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Tribute City Relayers and Be Hunted Present the Optimistic Playlist Hunt

Tribute City Relayers & Be Hunted Present...

Optimistic Playlist Hunt

(Keeping spirits high until we find a cure)

♥ First Song: Mar. 15
♥ Last Dance: Apr. 5
♥ Hunt merchandise price: $3L
♥ Item to look for: Relay for Life vendor box

The theme for the hunt is uplifting, lively music, with Colbie Caillat’s “Bubbly” used as inspiration.

Merchants, check out Caillat's "Bubbly" video below to draw inspiration for your hunt items. Take note of colors, decor, poses/animations, apparel, jewelry, shoes, lyrics--any and all things in the video!



All items except for Adult creations are welcomed. Let your creativity fly!

Rules for Hunt Items:

• Item must be new!
• Item can be male, female, both or unisex; the choice is yours.
• 100% profits go to Relay for Life.

[Apply Online Today!]

Contact Earth Nirvana with any questions!

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Kicking Cancer's Butt: Help Tribute City Relayers Raise Funds and Bring Awareness during Relay for Life Season

RELAY FOR LIFE (SL): TEAM TRIBUTE CITY RELAYERS

Relay for Life (SL) season is here, and Tribute City Relayers (TCR) needs you!
Join TCR in raising funds and bringing awareness to a disease that affects so many families.

Tribute City Relayers was created in 2010 by Relay For Life committee member and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (MSABC) chair, jessii2009 Warrhol. Under her tutelage, with the assistance of team members, TCR has seen success.

There are three ways to get involved: fundraise, volunteer and/or donate.

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Spotlight on Relay Rockers and T1Radio- Interview with Trader1 Whiplash and Nuala Maracas

Everyone in Second Life has a unique story. How they discovered the virtual world and what inspired them to do what they do various from person to person.  Some may see Second Life as just another online game and to others it is much more than that.

Trader1 Whiplash is a cancer survivor and an avatar whose name is familiar to many who are involved in Relay for Life in Second Life. He is also co owner of T1 Radio and a founding member of Relay Rockers. Together with his best friend Nuala Maracas, they have worked tirelessly in the Second Life community with T1 Radio and Relay for Life events. 

It is people like them that add humility, purpose and inspiration to this virtual world, but you don’t have to take SLE’s words for it.

Interview with Trader1 Whiplash and Nuala Maracas

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SL Breedables Fair OOAK Auction - July 12, 2014

2pm - 6pm SLT or whenever it ends and Streaming Live Across Second Life its The Summertime Breedable Collectors Auction!!

Returning to Second Life this July, the Summertime Breedables Fair is proud to present the RFL Breedable Collectors Auction streaming LIVE across the grid! This year’s auction features a spectacular selection of One-of-a-Kind items from some of the biggest names in breedables!

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Fiction For a Cure - July 11 to 18, 2014

Fiction For a Cure will take place on July 11 to 18 and will be in support of Relay For Life of Second Life. This exciting event brings real life authors in world to celebrate fiction. Below is more information about this fundraiser and check out the official Fiction For a Cure website for signup info:

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Country For Life - June 27th & 28th

COUNTRY 4 LIFE ~ JUNE 27th & 28th.. Relay For Life and Country Music! It won't get any better than that! Come out and enjoy some of SL's finest Country Performers as they entertain guests while raising donations for The American Cancer Society. Activities also include horseback riding, bull riding, carnival and more! 

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Summertime Breedables Collector’s Auction in Support of Relay For Life of Second Life

Saturday, July 12, 2014 2pm - 6pm SLT or whenever it ends! Streaming Live Across Second Life!!
http://slbreedables.com/

~ ~ The Summertime Breedable Collectors Auction~ ~ Returning to Second Life this July, the Summertime Breedables Fair is proud to present the RFL Breedable Collectors Auction streaming LIVE across the grid!

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Double Your Fun with Two Great Hunts - Shon Charisma Reporting...

It's time to count those Lindens and get into the hunting spirit!

Two new hunts, both currently underway, are guaranteed to have you a little light in the pockets: The WE PROMISE HUNT presented by the Tribute City Relayers and the GIRL WITH THE BIG EARRINGS HUNT presented by Be Hunted.

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Relay Rockers Return for 10th Consecutive Relay For Life of Second Life

Will Walk in Memory of Co-Founder Alliez Mysterio

Team Announces 2014 CRFB Top DJ Competition Schedule

Arinultra Cay, Second Life January 6, 2014 : The Relay Rockers announced today their plans to once again return to the virtual world's largest event, the Relay For Life of Second Life. The team which was formed at Rue dAlliez in 2005 is the only team to participate in every relay held in SL.  The Rockers were Co- Founded by T1Radio's Trader Whiplash and Nuala Maracas and the late Alliez Mysterio of dAlliez Estates and will be walking this year in honor of Alliez, who passed away this past fall of Breast Cancer. Their 2014 slogan will be "10 Years Walking Strong "

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