Announcement: SLCS Spooktacular October 27th for Making Stride for RFL

SLCS is welcoming all ghouls, goblins, and generally all Halloween lovers to 12 hour concert for RFL's Making Strides Campaign on October 27th. Listed below are  a list of the performers also showing up at the SLCS funday on the 30th.


9-10 Lisa Brune
10-11 Harmonia Trefoil
11-12 Jeff (kjjeff.kohn)
12-1 Lyric Serendipity
1-2 Madmax Huet
2-3 Jimmy Soundz
3-4 Kris electricteeth
4-5 Laidback Celt
5-6 Hojo Warf
6-7 Phemie Alcott
7-8 Lark Bowen
8-9 Ronnie
9-10 Lisa Brune

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Twice%20Right/114/83/602

Press Release:Making Strides ABC Key Dates and Overview

Fight Breast Cancer with Strides Campaigns

It’s almost October - have you considered fighting breast cancer through your Second Life? The American Cancer Society is the global leader in the fight against all cancers, including breast cancer; and new fundraising tools are now available for anyone and everyone to show their support.

Fundraising tools are free and can be found on the Second Life Marketplace or by going to the Strides office on the American Cancer Society island.

The Strides Campaigns season is filling up with activities in several communities across the grid, but there can never be too many ways to fight breast cancer until we find the cure! Donations help fund initiatives including the Reach To Recovery program, a peer to peer program that matches trained breast cancer survivors with those recently diagnosed; raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and screenings; and funding research for better treatments and earlier diagnosis.

Therefore, we’re inviting as many communities across Second Life to take action now!

If you would like to plan your own breast cancer fundraiser, you’re encouraged to work within your community or group in Second Life to organize your own Strides Campaign. Make sure to let the American Cancer Society know about it by completing the ACS Calendar Event Submission Form so we can share it with others.
ACS in SL Event Calendar Submission Form: http://bit.ly/2mZ4RXz

All Strides Campaigns must use the official Strides fundraising tools that are provided by the American Cancer Society. Fundraising campaigns may include events, hunts, shows, sales, or simply putting out a donation kiosk at your club or store throughout the month of October.

If you want to fight breast cancer, but aren’t able to organize your own campaign, you can get involved with existing campaigns listed in the ACS in SL Events Calendar.
ACS in SL Events Calendar: http://bit.ly/2n4bk3b

There’s also plenty of ways to get involved in events throughout the month. Check out the events below:

KEY STRIDES DATES

Out Shop Breast Cancer:
Starting Oct. 1 and running the entire month, this event will take shoppers across the grid, exploring and shopping at stores in support of Strides. Store-owners will use American Cancer Society breast cancer vendor kiosks to feature special products in their stores. A directory of participating stores will be available at the Strides office on ACS Island as well as on the Making Strides Second Life website at https://makingstridessecondlife.org.

Pink Powerfest
Oct. 19 to Oct. 26:
Pink Power Fest is an 8-day event that runs from Oct. 19 to Oct. 26. Kicking off the Fest will be the 5th Annual Strides Walk-a-thon. Each day after the kick off will have scheduled events to celebrate the power of pink, as in pink ribbon & the fight against Breast Cancer.  Entertainment will include Live Performers, Tribute Bands and DJs from across the grid, all hosted by volunteer hosts & hostesses. There will be Raffles, Gachas, & Vendors around the Fest as well with all donations & proceeds going to the American Cancer Society fight against Breast Cancer. Capping the Fest will be the Harvest of Hope Gala on Oct. 26, honoring all Survivors & Caregivers, and remembering those we have lost. Everyone is invited to attend.

5th Annual Strides Walk-a-thon
Oct.19
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. SLT
It’s that time again to put your best foot forward. It’s time to register for the 5th Annual Strides Walk-a-thon. This year’s walk will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday Oct. 19 and be Pink Power Fest. Walkers will start the official laps at 10 am. They will be able to walk as many lap as they can until 6p.m. SLT.  For more information or to get involved, visit https://makingstridessecondlife.org/strides-walk-2019/

MSABC Gala
Oct. 26
Noon to 6 p.m. SLT
The annual gala event will be noon to 5 p.m. SLT on Oct. 26 and celebrate breast cancer patients, survivors and pay homage to loved ones that are no longer with us. This is a chance to meet new people,  reconnect with old friends, and share stories with others about your personal connection to breast cancer. This is a formal attire event with special live performances. Donations are encouraged throughout the event.

Do you want to hold a fundraising event for Strides? It’s easy and fun to get involved! For more information on guidelines for the event, visit https://makingstridessecondlife.org/fundraising/

Second Life Marketplace - Request Official Strides Fundraising Tools
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/ACS-Strides-Fundraising-Tool-Requestor/18049230?id=18049230&slug=ACS-Strides-Fundraising-Tool-Requestor

Making Strides Office - American Cancer Society Campus
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/American%20Cancer%20Society/193/202/22

RFL Announcement: Carnival of Dreams and Screams,, Oct. 1 - 31st.

Moonshadow Rising Horde presents- Carnival of Dreams and Screams benefiting MSABC of SL Sim opening October 1st(maybe earlier) thru October 31st. Landmark coming soon!

p.s. October 5th @6pmslt Moonshadow Rising will have a kick off formal event. Landmark to come!

Press Release: Making Strides Meet and Greet Party

You're invited to join us for our Meet and Greet party as we get ready to kick off the 2018 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Across Second Life season!

Sunday, September 30, 2018
1pm - 3pm slt
On the grounds outside the Making Strides office
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/American%20Cancer%20Society/192/198/22

Entertainment provided by Trader Whiplash of T1 Radio with special guests from the 2018 Making Strides Planning Committee.

Explore the Making Strides office where we have a special interactive display set up for you to learn about breast cancer, provided by Kaiila Mahoney.

Learn about upcoming events, pick up your MSABC fundraising tools and much more!

Website: https://makingstridessecondlife.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/makingstridessl/
Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/groups/makingstrideswalk-secondlife/
Online donations: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=90614

Press Release: One of a Kind Luxury House/Club to be Auctioned For MSABC in SL

The American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Across Second Life is pleased to present an ultimate luxury home for auction, with all of the proceeds going toward raising funds for breast cancer research.

“We are thrilled that a top designer has chosen to come alongside MSABC to help us make a difference with this unique opportunity,” says Leala Spire, Strides co-lead. “The quality of the build is exquisite. One lucky homeowner will have an ultimate luxury retreat that includes everything, even down to potholders in the kitchen.”

AXL Pro Design has donated their Technozen Acqua House Furnished Easy, priced at L$79,999, for the auction. Creator Slash Hansome has put everything you could possibly think of when it comes to luxe living in this house and club, and Spire encourages shoppers to explore the house, which will be on display starting on Oct 1.

With a footprint of 128 meters by 128 meters and 4,899 prim, the one-of-a-kind modernist home boasts 93 adult menus, which means there are thousands of possible adult animations.

This new Japanese-inspired house has 4 bedrooms, a bar and lounge, private cinema, jacuzzi room, sauna, gym, three lounges, a kitchen, dining room, office, billiard lounge, a garage, two living rooms, balconies, an elevator and a piano lounge -- all with adult animations. This house has it all, even down to a security camera system, dishes in the cupboard and fully stocked refrigerators and bars! And, for the bold of spirit, there are even two secret rooms waiting to be found.

The outside is completely landscaped and features an adult swimming pool, dock, gardens, patio, parking, a club and helipad. You can even take a walk along its cliff side and discover a natural trail and scenic overlook. For a sneak preview, check out the photo gallery of the house on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/gp/160579805@N03/vsX30s

You can tour this house starting Oct. 1 through Oct 26. on the Parade of Homes Tour.  Tour HUDs will be available at the Strides office, located on American Cancer Society Island starting Oct. 1: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/American%20Cancer%20Society/192/197/23

While touring the home, get your landmark and details on the Auction Party being held on Friday, Oct. 26 and all the info on how you can place your bid.

If you have any questions about the auction or MSABC please contact Leala Spire or Sandie Loxingly.

Each year, more than a million passionate women, men, and children participate in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, the largest network of breast cancer awareness events in the nation. The events unite communities by honoring those affected by the disease and raising money to reduce the burden of breast cancer.  Dollars raised through Making Strides Against Breast Cancer help the American Cancer Society fund innovative breast cancer research; provide education and guidance to help people reduce their risk; and offer comprehensive patient support to those who need it most so that no one facing breast cancer ever has to walk alone.

KEY STRIDES DATES

Parade of Homes: Starting Oct. 1, shoppers and homebuyers can pick up a Parade of Homes HUD at the Strides office and then discover some of the great home designers in Second Life, get your new home, and fight breast cancer – all at the same time. The parade of homes will conclude with the special live auction for the AXL Pro dream home.

Out Shop Breast Cancer: Starting Oct. 1, this event will take shoppers across the grid, exploring and shopping at stores in support of Strides. Store-owners will use American Cancer Society breast cancer vendor kiosks to feature special products in their stores. Shoppers will make their strides across Second Life by teleporting from store to store with the Out-Shop Cancer HUD, available at the Strides office.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk-A-Thon: Registration is now open for the Oct. 20 walk-a-thon, https://makingstridessecondlife.org/get-involved/strides-walk-2018/. Join fellow walkers on the track or sponsor a walker for the 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. SLT event.

MSABC Gala: The annual gala event will be 2 to 5 p.m. SLT on Oct. 27 and celebrate breast cancer patients, survivors and pay homage to loved ones that are no longer with us. This is a chance to meet new people,  reconnect with old friends, and share stories with others about your personal connection to breast cancer. This is a formal attire event with special live performances. Donations are encouraged throughout the event.

Press Release: "Making Strides" Pirate Gala This Saturday

AHOY! SET SAIL FOR THE TREASURE THE CHESTS SURVIVORS’ GALA!

Come with us as we celebrate all breast cancer Survivors and Caregivers in a costume ball gala from 1 to 6 p.m. SLT on Saturday, Oct. 28.

Pirates is the theme for the gala, so come dressed in your best costume! There will be live entertainment throughout the gala, including:

1 p.m. SLT  DJ Dahlia Poliatevska
2 p.m. SLT Keeba Tammas
3 p.m. SLT Maximillion Kleene
4 p.m. SLT DJ Blaze Korobase


In addition, there will be a Live Auctions going throughout the event and Making Strides awards given out.

The SLURL for the sim is: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/RFL%20Making%20Strides/70/169/22

AUCTION and RAFFLE includes:

R4114 Toughest Gong Z type Motorcycle:
Toughest Gong Z type

has two individual color changers
has four park poses with passenger reacting with the driver
has realistic burnout particles
has flight particles
has a step on for the rider and passenger when the engine is turned on.

Model on display has been unscripted.  Winner will be sent full scripted bike.

Exclusive Dress - Rana Mesh Dress Think Pink by Gidget's:
Fits Classic, Fit mesh, Slink, Maitreya, Belleza, Tonic,  eBody and TMP body

Male Shape / Skin pkg from CG Designs:
Your Choose any ONE of 37 Male Avatar Pack from CG Designs.
Any Avatar Pack priced at $L2000 or less.  Marketplace link:
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/31342

Fits: TMS, Lelutka, Signature Mesh body and Slink Physique mesh body and catwa mesh head and signature mesh head

(4) 2 wks Oceanfront Villa Rental in full furnished villa:
Destiny Estates is great rental company ran and owned by Lioness Kitty (taraa.destiny). 

She has donated FOUR 2 Week Luxury Oceanfront Villa Rentals to the top bidders.   Winners names will be given to her and the winners can contact her to arrange your Two Week Vacation.  :)

She has multiple Oceanfront Villas.  All are fully furnished and come with generous prim allowances.

This would make a great getaway for a special occasion with your special someone or just a nice rental to consider

Destiny Estates as a rental home for you in SL. 

Auction Items are located on the pirate Ship if you like to take a look or want more information on items.

Auctions will be LIVE on Oct. 28th during the Honor Gala. You can place bids via Sandie Loxingly  and Leala Spire before the Gala, if you can't attend.


Raffles:

1000 L Gift Card for Ever an Angel

Mystery Gift Card box with card valued at over 3000 L

The “Treasure the Chests”  event runs through Oct. 31. Stroll along the streets of a Caribbean pirate town and help raise funds for breast cancer research. The event is sponsored by Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Across Second Life.

About MSABC

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.

For more information visit MSABC in SL’s page, makingstridessecondlife.org.

Press Release: Making Strides “Treasure the Chests”

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate’s life for me!

Get your pirate on at  the “Treasure the Chests”  event running through Oct. 31. The event is sponsored by Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Across Second Life.

Stroll along the streets of a Caribbean pirate town and help raise funds for breast cancer research. The sim SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/RFL%20Making%20Strides/70/169/22

Join in the fun events throughout the month, including:

• Think Pink Thursdays: Wear pink and come join the fun from 4 to 6 p.m. SLT as DJ Noel Snowpaw plays the tunes.

• Dance teams from across Second Life will perform 2 shows: 6 p.m SLT, Saturday, Oct. 14 and 1 p.m. SLT, Sunday, Oct. 15.

• Strides Walk from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. Registration is now open through Oct. 18 for the walk.

• Survivors & Caregivers Gala from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28

And, if anyone would like to hold an event but needs a venue, we have an event area on the Strides sim. Reservations for use are first come, first serve. To reserve a spot they should contact Leala Spire, Sandie Loxingly or PrettyKitty Gumbo.

Hey, I’d like to help, is there anything I can do?

If you would like to help, you can:

• Donate a One of A Kind Item for Auction at the Treasure the Chests Gala on Oct. 28.

• Donate a small item to go into the walkers’ gift bags that they will be given after the Making Strides walk on Oct. 21.

• Place a kiosk in your main store to accept donations from your customers. If you have a storefront and would like to donate a portion of your sales of a special item or if you would like to create a special item for the event to sale, with proceeds going to MSABC, you are welcome too!! Just drop your donation in the kiosk next to your shop or the kiosk at the Making Strides Office on American Cancer Society Island.

• You may set items up on Marketplace with a split sell to donate and you can contact Leala or Sandie for more info on this.

About MSABC

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.

For more information visit MSABC in SL’s page, makingstridessecondlife.org.

Press Release: Photos For A Cure - MSABC 2016 Photo Contest

CALLING ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS!

Submit your best photo of the theme Blossoms of Hope for a chance to win prizes! 

The MSABC 2016 Photo Contest sponsored by .Glitter, {Nantra}, and Spice it up!

All photos will be put up for silent auction to raise funds for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in SL.. MSABC raises money for cancer research through The American Cancer Society..

1st Prize L$4,000 in gift cards and lindens
2nd Prize L$2,750 in gift cards and lindens
3rd Prize L$1,500 in gift cards and lindens

+ winners will be posted on our website and Facebook page

Photography Contest will run from Oct. 1 to Oct. 23 and is open to all Second Life residents

To enter the Photo Contest, take your best pictures with our chosen theme "Blossoms of Hope" and add it to our flickr group

Rules :

♦ Photo cannot show privates or nipples (pasties may be used). We ask for tastefully done photos with no explicit scenes.
♦ Size must be 1600 x 1200 and full perms
♦ One entry per avatar
♦ Photo should reflect the theme of "Blossoms of Hope"
♦ Photo editing is allowed
♦ Upload your entry in the flickr group :www.flickr.com/groups/makingstrideswalk-secondlife
♦ Send one full perm copy of photo in world to Leala Spire
♦ Photos will be on display and up for silent auction from October 23rd - 29th to raise funds for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in SL
♦ Include "MSABC 2016" in the title of your photo
♦ Winners will be notified on the 30th October

Help us make Strides against Breast Cancer.  We Are So looking Forward to your submissions.  Contact Leala Spire or Sandie Loxingly if you need more information.

Good luck!


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 please visit the sites below:
https://makingstridessecondlife.org/
http://makingstrides.acsevents.org/
http://www.cancer.org/