Join us for I PINK I CAN 15 - 30 October

 

I PINK I Can is coming. 15 days of Halloween haunts, events, live performers, djs, raffles and vendors. How much fun can you have one sim while raising Lindens for breast cancer support and research....join us at ACS Island to find out.

Taxi: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/American%20Cancer%20Society2/99/66/23

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Rock Your Rack is Takin' It To The Streets

 

October is here and so is the 10th Annual Rock Your Rack charity event raising funds and awareness for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. This 15 day event brings together fashion, art, music and dance in one spot for this great cause. This year we have 7 Fashion shows, 50 Designers, 38 Artists, 3 Dance performances, 8 Tribute concerts, and over 70 DJ/Live Musician shows in our old world New York build. Come and enjoy the events which can be found listed on the website at http://rockyourrack.wordpress.com including our 10L hunt with some great finds!

http://rockyourrack.wordpress.com is where all the details about the event are located including schedules, SLURL to the landing point, information about the ARt show and more.

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ROCK YOUR RACK 2017 September 30 - October 14, 2017- Registration is Now Open!

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 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.  In 2016 we were happy to donate over $2500USD to this organization via Rock Your Rack 2016.

Events during the fundraiser include  fashion shows,live musical concerts, DJ dance parties, a 10L Hunt, Silent Auction areas, and an art exhibit and auction hosted by Windlight Magazine.  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

Designer Registration is now open.  Blogger and Musician Registration will open this summer via our website as well, so watch for details. 

Together we can make a difference!

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ROCK YOUR RACK 2016 October 1 - October 16, 2016- Registration Opens June 15th

--FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE--

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 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.  In 2015 we were happy to donate over $2500USD to this organization via Rock Your Rack 2015.

Events during the fundraiser include  fashion shows,  live musical concerts, , DJ dance parties, a 10L Hunt, Silent Auction areas, and new this year will be an art exhibit and auction hosted by Windlight Magazine.  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

Designer Registration opens on June 15th and packages will sell-out quickly. 

Together we can make a difference!

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About Models Giving Back

Models Giving Back is an agency of professional, certified SecondLife models who give of their time and talents to raise funds for legitimate and verified SL and RL charities. 

Models Giving Back was founded in October of 2012 by Jamee Sandalwood after a previous agency dedicated to charity work was forced to close due to the owner leaving SecondLife.  Jamee felt the work that was being done needed to be continued and set out to lead the models that were already a part of the former agency into new and bigger endeavors at the newly created Models Giving Back.

To date the agency has partnered with dozens of designers and provided models for runway, print and other functions that support charities around SL.

Rock Your Rack is the creation of Jamee Sandalwood and is owned exclusively by Models Giving Back in SecondLife.

Models Giving Back CEO:  Jamee Sandalwood
Models Giving Back Logo:
Models Giving Back Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/ModelsGivingBack

Models Giving Back Flickr:http://www.flickr.com/photos/94469096@N04/

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About the National Breast Cancer Foundation

The National Breast Cancer Foundation was founded in 1991 by breast cancer survivor, Janelle Hail.  She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1980 at the age of 34.  At the time of her diagnosis, there was little information about the disease, and she was forced to make a decision about her health with few options.  After her treatment, Janelle made a commitment to help women around the world by educating them about breast cancer and the importance of early detection.  NBCF’s mission is to save lives through early detection and to provide mammograms for those in need.  This mission includes increasing awareness through education, providing diagnostic breast care services for those in need, and providing nurturing support services. 

www.nationalbreastcancer.org

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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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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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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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PR: WELCOME to the 2013 Pool of Hope Charity for Breast Cancer Awareness!

In association with Best of SL, Meshworx, Templemore City, Energy Club and the Gardens of Absentia.

This year thousands of women and men will unite and walk 60 miles over the course of three days. The Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure is a weekend of hope, as we honor lives lost, celebrate survivors, promote breast cancer research and help bring breast cancer care to those who so desperately need it. The 2013 BCA Pool Of Hope Charities will be hosting series of benefits to assist in the efforts to fight breast cancer by donating funds to the Komen 3-Day for the Cure (www.the3day.org) organization. There will be several events that will occur in February through June 2013 and sponsorship opportunities for all these activities

WHY SHOULD YOU CARE?

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It's a Celebration of Life! You are invited to join Vanessa's Parfait Party

On September 1, 2012. Vanessa Taylor will be embarking on an adventure through Australia to find 48  awesome aussies to feature on her blog.

It's not just any ol' blog or trip. It is a journal created to document her personal experiences, courage and the will she has to take life by the reins and find inspiration and encouragement through others and their stories.

 Vanessa was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer and her goal is to have a full quality of life dispite her diagnosis.

In celebration of life, join Vanessa in her  journey and be part of The Parfait Party!


 http://parfaitparty.wordpress.com/

Visit us in SL

 

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Anango%20Isle/155/212/40

 

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