Showing posts with label secondlife RFL. Show all posts
Showing posts with label secondlife RFL. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

The Little Dove RFL Steamclub Opens

The Southern Colorado sim is noted for being a location for Relay for Life events, notably Hope Gardens. It now has a new place to hold events. On Monday March 5th at 4PM SL time, Club Little Dove held it’s Grand Opening.

Club Little Dove’s creation is due to one lady: Nydia Tungsten. She constructed the club in four levels, with the top level originally a pilothouse, but later changed to a landing field. The place was designed with a Steampunk look (for those unfamiliar with the term, think H.G. Wells and Jules Verne). There were features such as the main dance floor showing turning gears underneath, 19th century dials and huge lightbulbs making up much of the equipment, carved wood and stained glass making up much of the walls and furnishings, the occasional steam-age gadget or vehicle, a few hookahs around the place (the Victorian-Era had a libertarian view on drugs, and in some ways encouraged their use), and others.


The official name of the club is Her Majesty’s Airship Little Dove, or HMAS Little Dove. Club Little Dove is named after a former resident in Second Life, who sadly passed away last year. She was the real-life partner of a close friend of Nydia's, “she was devastated.” Nydia saw the naming of the club in her honor as, “just the right thing to do.” Nydia is part of the "Passionate Redheads" Relay group, but says the club is open to all RFL groups.

On Monday, the club was up and ready for it’s opening event,Relay for Life’s Daaneth Kivioq sending out an invite, “Commodore Tungsten invites you aboard the HMAS Little Dove, now flying high above Hope Gardens in the beautiful Colorado Sim! We will be celebrating the Grand Opening of this new venue with a Steampunk Ball. Music will be provided by two of SL's finest DJ's - Dusk Griswold from 4PM to 6PM, and the Commodore herself, Nydia Tungsten from 6PM to 8PM. All Proceeds from this event will go to benefit the American Cancer Society. Please join the Passionate Redheads as we launch the HMAS on her maiden flight!”

And so after 4PM SL time, the dance floor was soon full of men and women, both normal human and furred avatars, dancing away. There were no tip jars out. There was only the Relay for Life kiosk, which people chipped into. Although the theme of the party was Steampunk, which called for Victorian fashion, the music as thoroughly modern with a variety of music from the 70’s to today. “Rocky Mountain High” got a few chuckles, “Appropriate that we play this song, as we’re in the Southern Colorado sim.”

And of course, “I Run For Life” played as well. It played twice, the second time near the end, with Nydia calling out, “I run for life ! I run for Little Dove! I run for Fimi! I run for my Stepfather! Run for them all, and remember them all!”

Club LIttle Dove is in the Southern Colorado sim at (187, 37, 1002). During it’s construction, it’s location changed from where it began.

Bixyl Shuftan

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

The RFL Luskwood Bennefit Concert and RFL Cross-Country Race

The Clothing Fair was not the only event for Relay for Life on Saturday, March 20th. There were others, among them a concert and a race. That afternoon, there was a benefit concert in Luskwood, and there was a cross-sim snail race.

At 12 Noon SL time, Luskwood held a concert for charity, to take in donations for the Relay. The event was held at the stage near the Great Tree.

From noon to 2:00 PM, come join us to listen to the awesome musical stylings of Frogg Marlowe and Jaycatt Nico for an hour, followed by the excellent voice of Alessandra Eberlain and her wide variety of songs for another hour. And, of course, don't forget to donate!

For the first hour, Jaycatt & Frogg performed for the audience. Jaycatt played the piano, while Frogg sang and strummed his guitar. At 1 PM, Alessandra took to the stage, her voice filling the airwaves. Lomgren Smalls and Daaneth Kivioq, whom helped organize the event were there, as was one of the Luskwood founders, Michi Lumnin.

“Thank you Daaneth, Lomgren, for putting this all together. ... My Grandfather died of lung cancer.” “Lom did all the work.” “Please help us fight against Evil! Please donate to the Kiosk in front of the stage! CANCER CAN BE BEATEN!!!”

At 2 PM SL time was the start of the Relay for Life Giant Racing Snail Cross-Country Race. The giant snail races are held regularly in Second Life every week by RacerX Gullwing. Usually, the snails are decorated to whatever the rider wants, and are held on a course. This time, the shells had to have large RFL signs on the sides, and the race would be held though a long stretch of road on the mainland, through over forty sims.

Thirty-six racers took part in the race. It took only a few minutes for lag to break up the line of snails, and the track went through towns, forrest, went over bridges, looked at by more then a few curious onlookers, went by places such as the Berlin’s Museum of Art, and more. After about forty minutes, Tindallia Soothsayer was the first to reach the end of the course, “thanks to lag and the last turn.” She had somehow avoided a bout of lag that slowed everyone else, and beat the next snail by over a minute. Following the race, a replay was shown in another sim for the racers and others.

The next RFL snail race will take part through sixty sims.

Bixyl Shuftan

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Wanted: Relay for Life 2010 Video

This Years Relay for Life Video here in Second Life, is going to reflect on the community spirit and passion, of SL Residents, towards such causes as this!

Relay for Life has become such a big deal, and worthy event in Second Life over the last couple years, that this year is going to be bigger, and better than ever before.

Editorial Clarity and a team of people, are working on the Video, that is set to be shown at the RFL Kick off Party, on March 13th 2010. And as it is aiming to show community get together, we need you!

All we need from you, is a picture, of you and your friends, SL family or business, standing with the Relay For Life Logo or something that clearly represents Relay for Life Second Life, and include each persons name in the picture, when it is sent to Editorial Clarity (editorialclarity@yahoo.com). We will try and put as many of the pictures sent to us, if not all of them, in the video, along with other features included. Every person in each picture and clip, will be credited in the video.

This picture must in some way reflect your support towards Relay For Life in Second Life this year. Be creative, be imaginative, and let’s show the world, what kind of spirit the SL community has got!!

The Logos can either be the Relay For Life official Logo, or the 'Wishing On a Cure' image, which can be found here: http://rflofsl.blogspot.com/.

For more info, IM Editorial Clarity in-world, and dont forget to email the pictures!

Thanks and Appreciation

Friday, January 29, 2010

Wishing On A Cure – teams’ registration for Relay For Life of Second Life opening soon!

RELAY FOR LIFE OF SECOND LIFE is back and it’s bigger and better than ever! This year’s theme is ‘Wishing On A Cure’. Teams’ registration opens soon in preparation for fundraising from March to July, culminating in a 24-hour walk on July 17-18 around a virtual track.
To register your team, please go to: http://www.relayforlife.org/relay/slregistration. Registration opens on February 1.
Don’t worry if you haven’t taken part in a relay event before. There will be an opportunity to learn more at a series of informational meetings on February 12 and 13 where the incoming Event Chair Tayzia Abattoir    , together with the American Cancer Society’s official representative in Second Life, Stingray9798 Raymaker, will present an overview and hold a Q&A, supported by the Event Co-Chairs MamaP Beerbaum and Nuala Maracas.  Each team will also be assigned a mentor who will coach the team, brief them on new developments and answer questions.
‘This year we’ve paid special attention to training’ says Tayzia. ‘During the informational meetings we’ll explain what goes on at Relay, how to form teams, and how people can get involved in the event.’ She added: ‘Each team will be assigned a mentor as well. We have a great group of enthusiastic mentors this year who have already been busy training for over a month so that we’re ready to go as soon as registration opens.’
For more information please contact one of the following:

Tayzia Abbatoir (RFL of SL Event Chair tayziaabbattoir@gmail.com),
Stingray9798 Raymaker (ACS Staff Partner Jeffrey.Montegut@cancer.org),
MamaP Beerbaum & Nuala Maracas (Event Co-Chairs, mamapbeerbaum@gmail.com or nuala.maracas@gmail.com).
About Relay For Life
Relay For Life is the signature fundraising event of the American Cancer Society. The mission of the American Cancer Society is to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. Cancer knows no boundaries. The American Cancer Society partners with 20 cancer organizations globally to license and support Relay For Life programs in other countries.
About Relay For Life of Second Life
Relay For Life of Second Life (RFL of SL) is a division of Relay For Life in an online virtual world. Relay For Life teams fundraise from mid-March through mid-July. On July 17 and 18 we will walk a track for 24 hours, just like in a real world Relay For Life. Team members build and gather at their team campsites, enjoy live music, participate in fun events, and explore the many Relay sims and the incredible builds by some of Second Life’s top designers, as the event runs overnight and into the next morning.
Last year’s Relay For Life of Second Life attracted more than 120 teams with participants from over 26 countries, held over 300 team fundraising events between March and July, and raised over US$275,000 (that’s REAL US dollars) for cancer research and education.
Key dates
Please note these key dates:
February 1 – Teams’ registration opens
February 12 – information sessions at 6am and 4pm
February 13 – information sessions at 8am and 6pm
March 13 – Kickoff Party and start of fundraising!
July 17-18 – GO RELAY!

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Sim Builders Wanted for the 2010 Clothing Fair benefiting Relay for LIfe


The Clothing Fair is in planning and we have over 130 clothing designers this year all coming together to raise money for Relay for Life 2010. This project will consit of a 9 sim build with the theme "Fashion cities of the world".

We are looking for experienced builders who take the utmost pride in their work. Our goal, as the builders, is to create structures that are not only true to the architectural style of each city we have chosen , but will stand long as examples of our dedication and love for creating an art form others will enjoy. 

This requires not only fine building skills, but the ability to work well with texture creation and application as well. While there are countless off-the-shelf textures that come close, a majority of the buildings we create require custom made textures. As such, the experience of working with programs such as Paint Shop Pro or GIMP2 ( or any other program that allows for alpha channels) is very important for Clothing Fair  builders.

We are looking for builders  who are intrested in building full sim recreations of the following cities: New York, Melbourne, Rio de Janero, London, Paris, New Delhi, and Milan. There will be an over all theme and direction for the build but creativity and skill of our builders is also important.

 If you wish to be considered for this amazing event please send your notecard to Nevar Lobo or dana Vanmoer. All notecards should include, your name and example of your work ... including LM of builds. 

This is a volunteer position as money raised from this event goes to Relay for Life. Event will take place in March.

We look forward to hearing from you please send all applications before Nov 15th

Monday, September 7, 2009

Brother and Sister Team Up in Second Life to Support Relay for Life

By Nazz Lane

While working on a story, I’d been introduced to Renfew Sperber who along with her brother msw Tomorrow own the Callidora SIM in Second Life. As we chatted about the upcoming event, she told me of her brother’s struggle with cancer and of their efforts on behalf of the “Relay for Life” activities in Second Life and of their ongoing fundraising activities for the American Cancer Society. I found their story compelling and had hoped to meet with both for a conversation. We exchanged e-mails and in-world IM’s to set up a date and time for the three of us to meet. It was unfortunate that msw was unable to join us as his real life job interceded, but he agreed that Ren could speak for him since she was integral to the efforts at Callidora.

Nazz: What was it that brought you into Second Life?

Renfew: Initially I came in to research the viability of the second life platform for my real life work. I was challenged by our engineers to come up with a way to provide more worldwide communication and peer-to-peer collaboration opportunities to them. We are dispersed ... seven countries. So this was a big challenge. I bought a copy of Wired to read on the plane trip back from France and stumbled on an article about IBM and what they were doing in second life at that time (2007). Light bulbs started going off in my head and after a couple of months I built up the courage to come in to research a bit more.

Nazz: Does your company still use second life?

Renfew: My company never bought into the idea … a little too new and untested, although they did seriously consider my proposal. It is really following this initial testing of the waters that the story of our lives, mine and my brother’s … and our evolution in second life begins.

Nazz: When you started, had msw already been diagnosed with cancer?

Renfew: Yes, he had been diagnosed with colon cancer in January 2007. In fact, he spent his birthday that year in the hospital room after having had this diagnosis and three feet of his colon removed. He was in chemo at the time that I found out about second life and came in. I needed a partner in crime, and could not think of a person more likely to support this and see the potential of the technology and least likely to laugh me out of the room. I told him about it and the next day he had an avatar and was here. He has been amazing and inspiring.

Nazz: Is that when you both became involved with Relay for Life?

Renfew: Yes, we had purchased the islands and developed them to create a test site for the work project. During that same time msw joined the survivors group in second life. It was amazing for him. He had not responded well to his chemo and was very sick. In real life there was not a local survivors group within easy commute distance, so the second life survivors group became a lifeline for him. In the group he met many people and through them he became involved in Relay for Life. Also I need to mention Dolcebella Zabaleta. Dolce is msw's real life wife. She also came in and comes to most of the concerts. So this is real family thing. She has been incredibly supportive of him, me, and this entire journey. Ishtar Roux has been our team captain for the past two relays. After the work project fell through we seriously had to reconsider what we wanted to do with the island(s) and our second life journey. We decided to use the islands for hosting benefit concerts to raise money for RFL. This started in early 2008. After the relay ended, we decided that we wanted to continue to raise money year-round for the American Cancer Society. msw contacted them and made arrangements for special kiosks to be made to allow us to make direct donations year-round. We launched these benefits October 2008 to supplement the RFL season.

Nazz: How many islands do you own?

Renfew: We have just the two, Callidora and Kleio.

Nazz: Callidora is for events?

Renfew: Callidora Beach is the home to our benefit concerts. We have had the great gift to be able to work with some amazing talent and this just would not have happened without them. From October 2008 to July 2009 we raised just a little under $6,200 USD for the ACS.

Nazz: With the end of RLF, will you be doing same this year?

Renfew: We plan to kick off in October again. Finalizing the schedule now, but typically we've run the events the third Saturday of every month. We will continue through July 2010 and the take August and September off as we did this year. Our goal is to break $8,000 USD this year.

Nazz: How is msw doing, he’s still in remission I hope?

Renfew: msw is doing great. He is still in remission and we are incredibly thankful and humbled by this. I wish he was here to tell you about his experiences as a survivor in second life. A number of months ago the survivor group pulled together a number of survivors and had them share their stories with the rest of the survivor groups. msw participated and told his story, along with a number of others. I was totally blown away … sitting on this side of the screen, just listening and watching the chat, truly left me without breath. The power of the ways that second life can provide community and support to individuals that are in such situations was very clear and incredibly moving.

Nazz: It sounds like an incredible journey for you both.

Renfew: He is my only brother and we are very close. I was there with him and his family after the surgery ... to be able to have him here is an amazing gift. We live in different parts of the US and second life was a way to keep very close during this time in his life. We joked that we talked more in a single week after second life than we had in a month before that. Put on the headsets and there you go! It has been so very wonderful, being able to share all of this with him. And look at what he created … this beautiful … beautiful place. An architect in real life, this was a way for him to really exercise his imagination and became a healing place for him. I wish I could find the words, you know, to really articulate all of this … there is a great deal of emotion involved.

Nazz: Any closing thoughts or comments you'd like to share with my readers?

Renfew: I think that the one thing that comes to mind is that the journey in second life is not always the one you think it will be. Serendipity steps in and the process you, the vision you have, the work you do evolves. msw and I talk about this a great deal. We found things here, and in ourselves through being here, that we could not have possibility imagined. Being open to possibility and embracing it is a big part of the second life experience.

Friday, August 7, 2009

Relay For Life of Second Life set a new fundraising record

Relay For Life of Second Life set a new fundraising record this year, raising over $270,000. The American Cancer Society and the planning committee would like to thank everyone who worked so hard to make this year’s event a success: the teams and corporate sponsors, the venues who put out our posters and donation kiosks, the venues who hosted the team’s fundraisers, the individual fundraisers and everyone who gave during the many fundraising events.

Spirit Of Relay Award 2009

This year the spirit awards were given to two individual that received an overwhelming amount of nominations. This year the spirit award went to the 2009 Chair Fayandria Foley and our mission chair Trader Whiplash. Both of these deserving individuals are cancer survivors themselves and have exemplified the Spirit of Relay for over 4 years by embracing the need to spread awareness of cancer prevention in Second Life.

Spirit of the Relay Day Award for 2009: Awarded to the team and individual that embodies the “Spirit of the Relay”. "Spirit of the Relay" includes an overall performance of the team & Individual, not simply the amount raised. This includes the Relay activities and embodying the One World, One Hope…Relay for Life theme.

Spirit Of Relay - New Team - Relay for Hope

Spirit Of Relay - Returning Team - Passionate Redheads

During the event awards were handed out to different teams and individuals as a way of saying thank you for all their hard work. The following are the teams and individuals who won awards:

2009 Relay For Life Of Second Life Awards

Most Inventive Campsite Fundraising Award

Awarded to the most unique and creative way of fund raising at a Relay campsite

1 Armada Fights Back

2 United Forces Against Cancer

3 New Babbage RFL

Best Theme Decorated Campsite Award

Awarded for all-round design interpretation of the One World, One Hope…Relay for Life theme and sub themes for each Region

1 V-Innovations

2 New Babbage RFL

3 Eternal Beacon

Designer Sim Build - July 18 Relay

Awarded for the design that captures the essence, the reality and scale of the real or imaginary worlds they represent, and truly give us a world to call our own for a brief and unforgettable moment in time.

For over-all atmosphere, ambiance and detail

For the clever way they took difficult requirements and made them into a center piece

For the tasteful and enlightening way of incorporating cancer awareness into at theme

For the best storytelling One World, One Hope…Relay for Life theme

Mars Sim

Build Team Headed by Reitsuki Kojima

Design Team members

Greg Merryman

Elfod Nemeth

Doctor Obolensky

Rip Wirefly

Aeolus Cleanslate

Kaylee Frye

Beq Janus

Kandace Commons

Canolli Capalini

Skusting Dagger

Most Laps walked

Awarded to the person who walked the most laps during the actual 24 Relay hours, as declared on the official Relay Lap Counter

Jaraziah Lowell (23.54 laps)

This year we introduced the Convio fund raising website. This site was an area very similar to the real world relay online donation sites. It gave us the ability to reach beyond SL to our friends, family and co-workers who may want to contribute to your individual or team fund raising.

Top Individual Website (Convio) Fund raising

Jaelle Akula $1,744.38 US dollars

Top Teams Website (Convio) Fund

1) Relay Rockers $3,780.38 US dollars

2) Circle Of Life $2,302.00

3) Eternal Beacon $1,345.53 US dollars

Team Fundraising Club Banners

The Team Fundraising Club has been adapted from the RL Relay's for Second Life and was used in previous SL Relay's in 2005 & 2006. It is based on the total linden dollars a team has raised as of opening ceremonies, and continuing as levels increase during the July 18 & 19, 2009 Relay. This year’s winners we had 17 teams that reach the diamond level by raising over L$1,000,000; they were:

Relay’s Raiders

Goreans for Relay For Life

Relay for HOPE

The All-Stars

Relay Rockers

Friends Fighting Cancer

Passionate Redheads

Indie Rock for RFL

Team Caledon

BOSL Relay Team

Eternal Beacon

Eshi Otawara

The Quest for a Cure

Sail for Life

Relay Hope

The lands of Nor

Relay Wizards for Spunky

We also had 15 teams reach the gold level (L$500,000 – L$999,999); 30 teams reached the silver level (L$100,000 – L$499,999); and 61 teams who reached the bronze level (L$1,000 – L$99,999).

For a full list of the 125 plus teams and their total Linden dollars raised.please go to www.relayforlife.org/secondlife and click on the teams totals on the left side.

For further information on how you can join us next year for the 2010 Relay For Life of Second Life please visit the websites at www.relayforlife.org, www.cancer.org or call our 24/7 phone line, 1-800-227-2345.

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Compassionate Redheads Win 2009 Spirit of Relay Award

On August 1st, it was announced that the Relay For Life team Compassionate Redheads had won the 2009 Spirit of Relay Award. Daaneth Kivioq passed the word to the team, saying they had drawn attention, “for their dedication to the fight, and their willingness to pitch in and help other teams.”

Other teammates expressed pride, “Out of a thousand teams, we came out on top!”

The award itself is on display at the dance floor of Hope Gardens in the Southern Colorado sim at (162, 33, 26). There was also a copy on display at the Cutlass club. On August 15th from 5 to 9 PM SL time, also at Southern Colorado, the Redheads plan for a big party to celebrate their win and efforts in Relay for Life to raise money in SL for cancer research.

The night before the award was announced, at 11 PM on July 31st, there was one last party in the Relay for Life track, a “Blingtard and Destructomania” party. At the Babbage Team’s Mars exhibit, Redheads and possibly people from other teams either dropped or wore objects that filled the air with particles, notably a red rose that filled the air with little hearts. Some then announced it was this moment they were finally taking down their exhibits by “blowing them up.” Others were a little reluctant to take them down, preferring that they stay up in the remaining time the track is up. Lomgren for one left his "Really Wild West" standing, so other Redheads simply blew up items of their own at his exhibit while the place itself remained intact. There were also fireworks going off on places around the track.

Taking one more walk around the place with a friend, this reporter found much empty space where there was once exhibits, but many were still standing. The fireworks were still launching in the air in a couple areas. Word has it they will remain until Monday, a week after the lease had ran out.

Bixyl Shuftan

Monday, July 27, 2009

Spirit of Relay - One World..........

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Relay for Life of Second Life shatters records, raises over US$270,000 to fight cancer

RELAY FOR LIFE, the signature fundraising event of the American Cancer Society, closed
its fifth and most successful annual event in Second Life on Sunday, July 19 having raised
over a quarter of a million US dollars in support of cancer research. With donations still
coming in, that figure is already over $270,000 US and it looks as if the final total will easily
surpass that by the end of July.
This year’s Relay had the theme of ‘One World, One Hope’ and was the largest to date, with
a track lined by luminaria winding through 37 sims of amazing builds - some specially
created by designers, and some built by the teams themselves. More than 1,900 avatars
completed one or more laps, a combined total of 2,155 laps, while others chose to visit
the campsites, where they could teleport to a space station from the survivors’ moon camp,
visit the Mars base, cycle around the Tour de France, zap cancer cells in the Anatomica
build, take a ride through the breast cancer rollercoaster, explore The Shire – home of the
hobbits - rest on the lovely Tranquility beach, or attend one of the music events on the
entertainment sims. There was also a lovingly built replica of the Charleston, SC Hope
Lodge. Avatars gathered outside Hope Lodge wearing purple capes, and pledging to ‘Fight
Back’, in a moving ceremony. And 5,370 luminaria were lit in support of loved ones going
through treatment, and in memory of those heroes who have passed on.
Stingray9798 Raymaker (the avatar of the official ACS representative in Second Life,
Jeffrey Montegut) drew attention to some of the new features of this year’s event: ‘This
year marked the first year that we held the Relay for Life of Second Life Teen Edition (a teen
relay was held from Friday to Saturday) which means we actually relayed for 48 hours,
straight.’ He went on: ‘Particularly important this year was that the American Cancer
Society’s ‘mission’ and the ‘international’ aspect of Relay were fused into almost every
aspect of the event.’
Fayandria Foley, who is stepping down as Relay for Life of Second Life Event Chair after
four very successful years – three as Event Chair – said: ‘This was our largest and most
successful Relay ever. We have put Relay for Life of Second Life on the map not only in
Second Life but also in real life.’ She continued: ‘Gwinnett County Relay For Life (one of the
largest perennial events in the USA, with more than 6,000 participants raising more than one
million US dollars – ed.) may be the biggest Relay for Life and the largest money maker in
real life but ... they don't have participants from over 26 different countries, a survivor camp
on the moon, a roller coaster, or sailing activities, they don’t have tinies and furries, they
don't have the ability to fly and to teleport from one side of the track to the other, and above
all they don’t have you! WE are truly One World!’
This past weekend’s Relay For Life of Second Life also set a new listener record for
T1Radio, the Relay's Official Broadcaster, which reported that this was its biggest weekend
ever!
According to Trader1 Whiplash, the station recorded more than 6,000 unique IP
addresses logged to T1Radio on July 18-19 combined. ‘I knew right away this was going
to be a huge weekend. By the time we began the opening ceremony we had more than 600
listeners showing on our board’ said Trader.
A record number of teams took part this year with 130 teams listed, ranging from two to 400
people per team, by the time of the Opening Ceremony. For MamaP Beerbaum, Chair of
the Teams Committee, it was an extraordinary experience. ‘When I was asked if I wanted to
Chair the Teams Committee, I hesitated, because I had been a team captain the previous
year, and that was what I so loved about Relay ... the team experience. I knew if I said ‘yes’
that I could not do that anymore. Well, I am glad I decided to take the leap. Instead of
working with ONE team, I got to work with EACH of the teams, to talk to hundreds of you, to
share your plans, your dreams, your heartache, your passion, your ups and downs, your
kindness, your caring ... It has been my privilege and honor to relay with each and every one
of you.’
Cinders Vale, the avatar of a breast cancer survivor in Washington State, USA, says: ‘This
was my third year, and this year I took a more active part in volunteering. Being part of Relay
with so many others was beyond what I thought it would be. I can’t wait to get started for
2010!’ Cinders was Co-Chair of the Survivors/Caregivers Committee which organized the
opening lap when survivors and caregivers take to the track. According to Cinders, 135
survivors and caregivers were registered in advance for the opening lap and an estimated
150 avatars took part, setting another record.
Poppy Zabelin of the new International Relations committee said: ’Coming from two
European countries - I am originally from the UK and I spend part of my time there and part
of my time on Holland which are BOTH International Relay countries - I immediately saw the
theme of this year’s Relay as an opportunity to help to put Relay on the map as a truly
international, global, event which is now licenced to 20 countries outside the USA. Here
though there’s one crucial difference: we all walk the same track.’ She went on: ‘By the
close of Relay I had counted participants from a record 31 countries and made many new
friends. It was awesome to see so many flags around the starting sim and to be holding
hands with so many people across the globe.’
As incoming Event Chair for 2010, Tayzia Abattoir, pointed out at the Closing Ceremony, it
is impossible to touch on all those who contributed their time and skills and thank them all
individually.
‘From the American Cancer Society Representative, Jeff Montegut, to the Event Chair and
Co Chairs, and all of the Committee members, those making sure the main event runs
smoothly, others making the awards, the t-shirts, luminaries, the kiosks, taking care of PR
and spreading the word, mission integrity, international relations, greeters, mentors, radio
stations, publications that give us free space, musicians that provide free events, assistance
from the in-world ACS support groups, and so much more, there are so many things that so
many people do, I just can’t possibly touch on all of them or I will be talking forever.
‘From everything that goes on behind the scenes, to the captains and teams. Without you,
we would not have a Relay. You are the blood that runs through the Relay veins, who have
raised over a quarter million dollars for our 2009 campaign alone, and in today’s economy
that speaks loudly about the caring, giving community that Second Life is and of our Relay
for Life family here.’
She closed by saying: ‘I am honored to be a member of this family and look forward to
guiding Relay for Life of Second Life next year as the Event Chair, but I look forward even
more to the day when there is a cure so that we can just gather as friends without the worry
of cancer.’
Some of the Committee are already looking ahead. Technical Chair ZenMondo Wormser
who stepped in at a crucial time to recover the database so that the donations were correctly
recorded, said: ‘Collecting donations and recording them is becoming a larger task as Relay
grows larger. For 2010 we’re designing a new system that should rise to the occasion as
well as offering new kiosk and vendor systems.’
The last word has to go to a first-time relayer and cancer survivor from Australia, RebelMum
Slade, who is a member of the Friends Fighting Cancer team. The event took place in the
same weekend as her real life birthday and days before her four-year check-up, which was
clear.
Words cannot describe the impact of working with people from all over the world toward a
common goal. The utterly amazing international melting pot of people gathered in Second
Life to share laughter, memories and most of all to stand up to a common enemy is
empowering. The love and caring makes you wish the whole world could experience this.
Days after the event as I go for my walk, my head is a little higher, my stride faster and my
smile wider as I see myself doing backflips and running down the virtual track surrounded by
survivors, caregivers and supporters from every nation.
‘2009 was my first RFL in any life but you can bet this Aussie cancer survivor will be joining a
local group in real life too.
Next year’s campaign runs from March through July 2010 but plans are already being
made, so if you would like to play an active role please join the ‘SL’s RFL Volunteers’ group
and look out for the announcements.

Thursday, July 23, 2009

RFL Walk: The Really Wild West Exhibit

With so many exhibits on the Relay for Life walk, there just isn’t the time and space to write in detail on each of them. But I did get a sneak peak at one, the “Really Wild West” by the Passionate Redheads.

The exhibit was set in the Old West themed area of the Relay for Life Walk in the southwest corner of the RFL Endure sim (the other west sim was RFL Courage just to the east), the road just on the edge of the RFL Advocacy sim to the south. The place looked like it was set in some mountainous desert, with Native American music in the background. Just behind and to the right of the sign over the entrance was the main building, a two-story adobe structure that served partially as a store, offering a number of items for sale for charity. But the place also had some messages of inspiration. Nearby next to the road were some whimsical “Armadillo Crossing” signs, with armadillo nearby.

Paths and bridges helped one up the mountains. One could walk around to the various sights, but there were also teleports to the more notable ones. There was a mine in which one could hop on a cart and ride down the tracks. There was a river rafting ride, in which one could make their way down the twisting mountain waters. There was an Indian Circle, in which one could sit on a blanket, get a drum and a stick, and beat in rhythm.

The completion of the exhibit was announced in a few group chats a couple nights before the Relay for Life Walk officially started. People headed over, gathering at the adobe building, and having a party around the hot tub. When this reporter checked a few days after the Linden lease ended on Tuesday, it was still up.

Most of the work on the exhibit was done by Lomgren Smalls. Of the theme of the exhibit, “We found out we were on the ‘western’ themed sim already,” he explained, “I thought blending in with what was already there was a good idea.” Others had told me Lomgren had spent so much time on the place, he got only a few nights sleep in the days just before it was finished, “If you count actual hours ... I put in around a day, to a day and a half of work. Others did more as well, with the river, the detailing, the plants, etc. If you count real-life time... it was done in... 4-5 days.” Of the various attractions, “We all contributed toward the ideas. Daaneth loved the mine idea. We were all just spouting out ideas quickly.” Lomgren had no idea how many stepped off the track to look around, but he had a good idea what they felt, “Everyone's loved it.” Although pleased to hear it was still up, he felt it wouldn’t me much longer before it would vanish into the blue, “Anything after (Tuesday) is a bonus.” Despite the temporary results, Lomgren was still happy to have built the place, “That Relay is awesome, and more people should try to get involved. And that building it was fun, if exhausting.”

For his work, the Passionate Readheads awarded him, along with Dusk Griswold, the first Annual Fimi Awards, named after the late Artistic Fimicloud.

On July 21, Daaneth Kivioq announced the Passionate Redheads had raised 2,425,968 L, or over $9,300.

Bixyl Shuftan

Spirit of Relay - One World..........

The spirit of relay was once again in evidence in secondlife this past weekend as shown by these pictures from Bixyl Shuftan.
If you have pictures that show the true spirit feel free to email them to dana.vanmoer@gmail.com for inclusion here.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Relay for Life Music Event

Sat-Sun, July 18-19

RFL weekend covered 37 sims with multiple events and stages on four of them. Performers played from 2pm on the 18th through 10 am on the 19th. The list of performers is quite long, but some of the musicians showing their support included Quinton Whitman, ELiz Watanabe, Scarletta Roux, Shannon Oherlihy, Tone Uriza, Kim Seifert, Dominick Manatiso, Mike00 Carnell, Mason Thorne, Steely DeCosta, Dann Numbers and Buckley Moonwall, to name just a few. I was approached by the lovely Ms. Bourque Rau to put my hosting talents to work for an hour segment, and I hosted Tone Uriza.

I arrived early to catch Nad Gough on the Entertainment Bay Fest sim. Nad performed tunes by Burt Bacharach and Cole Porter, and sang with a voice and style that reminded me of Johnny Cash. Although he didn't quite pull off the Johnny Cash imitation, it was all for a good cause.

At 6 SLT, Mr. Blues himself, Tone Uriza, took the stage at RFL Shire and entertained us for an hour with soft, sweet blues. Tone chose to support RFL because of his mother's experience with cancer, and he can be found at many of the RFL events throughout the season. In speaking to the crowd about the experience with his Mom, his emotion nearly got the best of him, but he continued his performance with style and grace. Tony Uribe aka Tone Uriza is a 29 year veteran of the Tucson, Arizona blues scene. He has developed an eclectic style of blues drawing from the traditional & contemporary blues styles of the last century. He covers other blues artist only with the intent of bringing more blues and it's rich history to the world. An ambassador if you will, Tone loves spreading the blues wherever he can.

Following Tone was Kim Seifert, who opened with one of my favorite Alannis Morrisette's tunes. She sang beautifully with a resonant voice with a Southern lilt. Very nice indeed. Look for Kim in events, she is worth a listen.

At 7 pm it was back to Enterainment Bay Fest for Steely DeCosta. Always a treat, Streely is a great show to relax to, a very soothing sound and great guitar solos.
A guitarist from Kentucky, he plays a variety of covers, including CSNY, Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Ben Harper, James Morrison, Firefall, Jason Mraz, U2. Benny King, Eagles, Plain White and Sam Cooke. He also does original jams with a loop station and prerecordings.

Steely was followed by Buckley Moonwall at 8 pm. Buckley plays harmonica and acoustic guitar with a southern flair. He plays a blend of roots-rock, Americana, folk and blues. Buckley is always a pleasure to see. Make a point of checking him out .

Sunday, July 19th
7 am SLT

Dann Numbers performed at Entertainment Bay Fest. A great entertainer in his own right, Dann can often be heard on the IndieSpectrum stream [http://81.169.149.182:8016 (SL Artists Music)]. Dann is reportedly very shy at first, you would never know it when he takes the stage. He gives an awesome performance. At one point, he broke his G string (again!) and while fixing it, he did a song for us a capella. Who needs guitar??
Next up on stage was Soundcircel Flanagan, who played a mix of covers and original songs, with accompanying backing tracks recorded in his studio. He opened with a Michael Jackson tribute, playing several songs from his Thriller album. Sound does a completely electronic set and has a great sound.
CelticMaidenWarrior Lancaster performed at 9 a.m. SLT on the An Inema sim at Long Journey. What a cool place it was! The stage was a giant mushroom and smaller mushrooms were scattered about providing seating. I have had the pleasure of hearing Celtic numerous times and always thoroughly enjoy her. Celtic has a beautiful voice, loves her audience and is prone to giggling. She is a great performer to kick back and relax too. This was a perfect fit for a Sunday morning.
I split my time between Celtic and Mike00 Carnell so as to take in as much as possible. Mike performed at the RFL Courage sim at Buckshot Bend. He has played guitar for 18 years and has been performing in a RL band called Jazzmanix. He plays a Fender Strat USA Deluxe, as well as acoustic guitar. In addition to some original tunes, he plays classic and soft rock covers from The Eagles, Eric Clapton, Pink Floyd and Jack Johnson, to name a few.

The weekend event was successful in its fundraising, raising over 270,000. Congrats and applause to the Relay Teams for their untiring efforts to raise funds to support cancer research and the families of cancer victims.

Shellie Sands

Saturday, July 18, 2009

2009 SCHEDULE

Saturday, July 28, 2009 (All times are SLT)


Noon -
Opening Ceremonies

1pm - Survivor/Caregiver Lap

2pm - Team Spirit Lap - Team Shirts & Banners

3pm - One World - International Outfits Lap

4pm - One Hope - Rainbos Lap - The Hope of a New Day...The Promise
of Calm after the Storm. Wear all the colors of the rainbow and celebrate
One HOPE


5pm - Flower Power Hour Lap - 60's outfits

6pm - Tackle It - football, rugby or any sports clothing. Let's
tackle cancer together - united, we can beat this.

7pm - Western Theme Lap

8pm - Bald is Beautiful Lap (Fay, this one's for you)

9pm - Luminaria Ceremony (please no events during this time)


10pm - Magic Lap - Wizzards, Magicians, Fairies, etc.

11pm - Tacky Tourist Lap


Sunday, July 19, 2009


12am - Midnight Masquerade

1am - Health Matters - Maybe you are a banana, or an orange,
or a carrot. Live a healthy life - we can all make a small change that
improves our life.

2am - Crazy Shoes Lap


3am - Meet a New Friend Lap

4am - Silly Hats Lap

5am - Tinies, Furries, Tails & Wings

6am - Fight Back Ceremony


7am - Caring & Curing Lap - Dr., Nurse, Scientist - Working
together to beat cancer

8am - Coffee Curlers, Slippers & PJ's

9am - Here Comes the Sun - Dress for a day at the beach. Always
remember to protect yourself from the sun on land and sea, even on a
cloudy day.

10am - Formal Wear Lap


11am - Closing Ceremonies (Teams Lap to follow)

2009 Event Activities

Below are listed the Activities available

for your enjoyment during the 24 hours of the 2009 Relay For Life event.
This is your opportunity to relax after 4 months of hard work in your
teams to raise the critically needed funds to support the American Cancer
Society this year as we continue to care for cancer victims, educate
society about cancer prevention, detection, and treatment, and support
the many families and caregivers of those with these diseases.

Theme Laps!


First and most importantly, walk, jog, skate, or otherwise traverse
the track as it wanders through the many sims that make up this year’s
Relay. Each lap from the starting lap for Survivors and Caregivers to
the Teams Lap at the end has a designated Theme. The theme changes each
hour. Check this website as well as the signs along the track to know
the theme for each hour. This year’s Theme Laps Coordinator is Arizona
Ballinger!

Scavenger Hunt!


Next, while walking, jogging, or otherwise doing your laps, participate
in the SCAVENGER HUNT. Hidden in each sim along the track is a clue
with a question related to Cancer. Find the clue, answer the question
correctly, and get a prize! You may even learn a few things you didn’t
know about various cancers along the way. Each question has 4 responses
and you get 4 tries to answer it correctly, so keep trying till you
get it right. You will then receive clues about the location of the
next hidden question along the way. Scavenger Hunt Coordinators are
Empress May Rosebud and Dr Ren Stonecutter!

Sailing!

Last year’s winner of the most inventive campsite award, the vibrant
Sailing Community of Second Life invites you to come and sail with us.
Join us for a Marathon Sail for Life. Skippers needed, crew needed,
come make a difference on the water. All skill levels needed. Want to
learn to sail? Sailors will be there to help. Already an experienced
skipper? Hot Laps (awards in all classes of boats) are for you. A massive
Charity Auction will feature all things nautical , including one-of-a-kind
items. Don’t miss it! Coordinator and Team Captain for Sailing is
Nber Medici!

Fishing!

You know a diet healthy in fish is good for preventing cancer, so come
catch your virtual dinner. Design has set up a beautiful area for fishing
in our Water Sailing and Fishing sim. Visit the vendor on the dock,
buy the supplies you need and fish! You may even amaze yourself with
what you catch and the stories are good for a year about the one that
got away! All proceeds go towards the Relay total, and it’s FUN too!
This year’s Master Fisherman and activity coordinator is Sweegy Manilow!

Medieval Myths and Mysteries!

Journey back in time to the Middle Ages and to a world of Myth and Legend.
Visit the RFL Activities Sim dedicated to the largest Fantasy Group
in SL, the Communities of the Elves! Visit a grassy grove surrounded
by age-old trees with a healing circle and fire in the center. Hear
the sounds of Nature or contribute your own sound to the mystical beat
of the Elven drums, or just sit quietly and meditate on the healing
power of the Universe. Participate in a Medieval archery tournament
and put an arrow into your favorite tumor! Prizes from the Empress Herself
for winners! Coordinators are Duchess Bee Blessed and Empress May Rosebud.

The American Frontier!

Visit the other half of the RFL Activities Sim and step back into America’s
past. Attend a Native American PowWow as you hear the music and see
the dance for healing from our Native American Brethren and Sisters
in SL! Attend an old-fashioned Rodeo and participate in a barrel race
or ride Black Bart the Bull (if you dare)! Make a donation to RFL at
the vendor and buy a horse that you can use in the barrel race or the
sod-bustin Horse Race for a neat prize to the winner! Check back with
this website for times of the races! Coordinators and a doctor to patch
you up are Bryan Damask and Dr Ren Stonecutter.

Tour-de-France in SL!

A NEW Activity this year, this bicycle tour will take you through an
entire RFL Activities Sim built to re-create the rolling French countryside,
a picturesque town, and a mountain road like those made famous by 7-time
international cyclist winner and CANCER SURVIVOR Lance Armstrong! Be
part of the Spirit of Relay and ride your way to Victory over Cancer!
Coordinators are the entire Activities Committee for RFLSL 2009!

Art Exhibit!

Another NEW Activity for this year, this exhibit features some of the
incredible art and artists who are creating unique pieces to honor and
memorialize the survivors, the caregivers, the victims, and the fight
against cancer itself. It is our intent to have these pieces scattered
in various sims along the track and in the campsites of those teams
that wish to participate in the exhibit. Coordinator for the Exhibit
and for the Memorial to Our Friends who lost their fight to this disease
is Mike Burleigh!

Mammography Demonstration!

For the first time ever in RFLSL we have a virtual mammography site
available for avatars to receive virtual mammograms from a real physician
in SL using equipment donated by the Ann Myers Medical Center. Come
see how it works and learn how simple, safe, and important it is to
have this test done regularly in real! Ride the roller coasters and
learn more about breast cancer too! Coordinator is Dr Vera Zhaoying.

Silent Auction!

Many wonderful items will be auctioned on Relay Day. View them and submit
your bids! If you have something you would like to see auctioned, contact
one of the coordinators or any member of the Activities Committee. Remember
that all proceeds go to this year’s Relay for Life! Coordinators are
Webgoddess Mars and Glenna Lane.

2009 MUSIC

http://slurl.com/secondlife/RFL%20Courage/23/129/26 Western

http://slurl.com/secondlife/RFL%20The%20Shire/195/194/30 Blues Jazz and Classical

http://slurl.com/secondlife/RFL%20Bay%20Fest/60/113/21 Contemporary

http://slurl.com/secondlife/RFL%20Village%20Gate/147/118/27 DJ

Time Western
Blues
Contemporary
DJ

Sat July 18

2 pm slt
Quinton Whitman
Johnny99 Gumshoe Nad Gough
Miranda Milestone

3 pm

Maxx Sabretooth
Phoe Nix Didier Soyuz
Otawan Fouquet

4 pm slt

ELiz Watanabe
L0riZ Whitfield Charles Coleman
Shayla Juran

5 pm slt

Scarlettla Roux
Grateful Stryker Greg Colossus Dusk Griswold

6 pm slt

Shannon Oherlihy Tone Uriza
Damian Carbenell Dena McMahon

7 pm slt

Vincent Merricks Kim
Seifert
Steely Decosta
Danton Thirroul

8 pm slt

BartAlan Barbasz Buckley Moonwall
Love Kawaguichi

10 pm slt

Summer Deadlight

11 pm slt

Splash Kidd

Sun July 19

Time Western
Blues
Contemporary

DJ

5 am slt

Lizabeth Demonia

7 am slt

Dominick Manatiso
Dann Numbers
Remington Thursday

8 am slt
Tommy Cult Vlad Dyszel
Soundcircel Flanagan Maximus Blankes

9 am slt

Mike00 Carnell
Wren Hartunian
Pilgrim75 Swashbuckle Xanthia Lisle

10 am slt

Mason Thorne
Taunter Goodnight Zachariah Loon Andre Tolsen

2009 THEME LAPS

Saturday, July 18,
2009 (All times are SLT)

Noon - Opening Ceremonies

1pm - Survivor / Caregiver Lap (pre-registration recommended)

2pm - Team Spirit Lap - Team Shirts & Banners

3pm - One World - International Outfits Lap

4pm - One Hope - Rainbow Lap

    - The Hope of a New Day.. The Promise of Calm after the Storm. Wear
    all the Colors of the Rainbow and Celebrate One Hope

5pm - Power Hour Lap - 60's outfits

    6pm - Tackle It - football, rugby
    or any sports clothing. Let's tackle cancer together - united
    we can beat this.

7pm - Western Theme Lap

8pm - Bald Is Beautiful Lap

9pm - Luminaria Ceremony
(done in silence; sims are darkened for reflection and remembrance of those and their loved ones who have lost their battles to cancer or are still battling it; all are invited to participate)
10pm - Magic Lap - Wizzards, Magicians,

    Fairies - Make A Wish and Day we will beat cancer.

11pm - Tacky Tourist Lap
Sunday, July 19, 2009

12pm - Midnight Masquerade

1am - Heatlh Matters -

    Maybe you are a banana, or an orange, or a carrot. Live
    A healthy life - we can all make a small change that improves our life.



2am - Crazy Shoes Lap




3am - Meet A New Friend Lap



4am - Silly Hats Lap



5am - Tinies, Furies, Tails & Wings



6am -Fight Back Ceremony



7am - Caring & Curing Lap - Dr, Nurse, Scientist - Working together
to beat cancer.



8am - Coffee Curlers, Slipers & PJ's



    9am - Here Comes The Sun - Dress
    for a day at the beach. Always remember to protect yourself from
    the sun on land and sea even on a cloudy day



10am - Formal Wear Lap



11am - Closing Ceremonies (Teams Lap to follow)


Friday, July 17, 2009

Relay this weekend!

Relay For Life of Second Life is holding its annual event this July 18-19. Relay For Life is an event that raises money to help the American Cancer Society reach its goal of a world without cancer.

This year the theme of Relay for Life of Second Life is 'One World One Hope'. As you tp into the Starting Area you will see flags from participating countries, and information about Relay for Life in different languages. In real life, Relay for Life takes place in 21 countries and here in Second Life we expect participants from at least 20 different countries around the world. With one important difference: They all walk the same track, together!

The many avatars that participate do this so that those who face cancer will be supported, that those who have lost their battle will not be forgotten, and so that one day cancer will be eliminated.

On July 18th & 19th they will do just that and everyone is invited to attend, participate and help support our fight in eliminating cancer throughout the world.

For more information you can go to the website at: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY09RFLorg?sid=1003&type=fr_informational&pg=informational&fr_id=19490

Monday, June 8, 2009

One World, One Hope, Two Lives, Two Looks

Greetings readers, I'd like to tell you about an organization that along with designers throughout SL, performs miracles. Not only that, I'd like to tell you about a few people who have been chosen to take part in this miraculous occurrence.......

Continued in the RFL section

Aryon Dagger

Makeover Magic consultant
2008 Makeover Magic participant
Media Team

Monday, May 25, 2009

RFL Star Trek Party for Charity

By Bixyl Shuftan

On Sunday May 24 at 11 AM SL time, a Star Trek themed party was held for charity. The event was held by the Relay for Life group Relay Wizards, with all Lindens raised going to cancer research. Around the place were various things to do. One could watch a movie (“Star Trek 4: The Voyage Home”). One could grab a free uniform and Klingon translator. Trek uniforms were not requested attire, but the majority wore them anyway.

One could look at an exhibit of an “original series” starship bridge, with some various Trek foods on a counter. One could dance to the music provided by DJs, Natasiaa Nightfire from 11 AM to 1:30 PM SL time, and Jameslarken Supply after 1:30 PM.

But the most visible attraction, and the most fun for the majority of visitors, were the kissing booths. They were manned by various Second Life celebrities, getting the name “SLeberty Kissing Booths.”

Among the noted people at the booths were Hamlet Au, Pooky Amsterdam, and SecondLie Scribe. And numerous people, human and otherwise, went up to give the brave redshirts and science officers smooches for charity. One booth had a Klingon guy, “Can you human females survive a kiss from a Klingon?” And there was no shortage of ladies trying, even if he did forget to gargle with mouthwash after his lunch of raw meat.

And yes, a certain reporter got into the act. Guess the ladies just love a “foxy guy.” ;-)

The party was organized by Amber DeCuir, Haley Saloman, and Shawna Montgomery., and was held at the Chatrez sim at (96, 31, 24) in the Tiny Empires Kingdom of Avalon.

Bixyl Shuftan

Thursday, May 7, 2009

PAINT SECOND LIFE PURPLE

Second Life – On June 1st, AVs, parcels and sims will be awash in purple, thanks to efforts by volunteers from the American Cancer Society’s “Relay For Life”. Throughout Second Life, people desiring to show their support for those fighting cancer will take part in painting SL purple.

We’re using the power of purple to show support to cancer survivors, their caregivers; and to mobilize the community of Second Life,” said Fayandria Foley of Second Life. “Paint Second Life Purple Day is a time to celebrate those facing and fighting cancer and to show them they are not alone. This is a way everyone can support the fight against cancer, without costing even one linden. It’s not about the money – though that is very important – it’s about showing our support.”


The Volunteers of the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Second Life invites EVERYONE to join the fun and to spread hope in Second Life. Whether you are a sim - owner, a club owner, or a retail business owner, there is a way for you to participate in painting Second Life purple on June 1:

• Decorate your parcel or sim with a purple display.
• Hold a contest for Best in / of Purple.
• Display a purple yard sign in your front yard.
• Decorate your front entrance, your fence, or your door with purple.
• Wear purple clothing.
• Turn your town landmarks purple.

June 1st, join us in painting SL purple to show YOUR support of all who are fighting cancer.

Find out about this weeks events in the RFL section

Friday, March 27, 2009

Market for Relay for Life

The Clothing fair is over and all the designers have gone their separate ways! Which is a shame considering the effort these designers go to to give to the Relay for Life Campaign in SL.
Je'taime thought so too and has come up with the idea of an area dedicated to the designers in SL who just want to give! The market place for life is now open!
When i asked her Mascha Boa one of the organisers said
"The goal is to find a collection of designers from all over the grid who will be asked to offer their latest designs as well as the items that have been available for sometime now. They will also offer old discounted clothes. The aim of the market place is to have available something for everyone with fashions for both men and women, and also every genre imaginable."

Everybody can offer products - RFL donation vendors must be used to do so - this is to ensure that with every purchase 100% of the sale goes directly to the American Cancer Society.

If you are interested in being involved in this great way to both market your Company and helping a great charity, please contact a member of the committee:
Saiasunshine Fackler
LordRaizer Cervantes
Aurum Klees
Kelly Parker
Marscha Lowey
Mascha Boa
Nightfly Gothly
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Jetaime%20Sexy%20Fashion/106/171/31