Reader Submitted: More Relay Track Pictures

 

Kamida Delec sent more pictures. One suggesting she just missed an event on American Cancer Society sim on Sunday, "Celebrate Cancer Survivors Day with us."

 

 "There's a suspicious amount of Giraffes in this years RFL event....🤔 🕵🏻 🕵🏻‍♂️ 🕵🏻‍♀️"

 

 "So many giraffes! Perhaps the agents of S.K.U.N.C.L.E. should do some investigation regarding a giraffe world domination complot."

 

Reader Submitted Pictures: ACS Sim

 

From Kanida Delec, Hope Haven in the America Cancer Society sim.

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/American%20Cancer%20Society/119/219/25 

 

 "Edge of a sim, nothing there yet."

 

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/American%20Cancer%20Society/235/124/24

  

Fantasy Faire Opens In Three Weeks

 

For those who can't wait for the Fantasy Fair, just hold on a little longer. It will be opening three weeks from today, Thursday April 23. 

 

The Fantasy Faire is one of the major events of the Relay for Life fundraising season in Second Life, with many highly skilled performers and builders behind it, offering shopping, music events, roleplaying, story reading, the Fairelands Quest game, and lots of gorgeous scenery to explore across many sims. 

 

For more information, check the blog here: https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/ 

Video: "This Is Our Fight"

 

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From Cynthia Farshore on March 3, "Song in support of the American Cancer Society and it's growth into the virtual world of Second Life. Lyrics written by me." While only a fraction of the images are SL screenshots, it's clearly a RFL in SL video.

 

The Relay Kickoff

 

 

On Saturday February 7, the Relay for Life had it's Kickoff event, the official start of it's fundraising season. It started at 10 AM. The event took place in American Cancer Society2 and 3, with over 170 avatars in the two sims combined. This year's theme is "Wild For A Cure."

 

Partly because of the lag, the event would be televised live on Youtube. The video is here for those who need a recap.

There were many avatars there of all kinds. Because of the lag, yours truly could only take pictures of some (you can see more in the video). There were also some drums for people to bang on. Some would also hold banners or flags of their own team, including the Sunbeamers, the home team of the community where the Newser office makes it's home. 

 

After about two hours, the event ended, and everyone began going their separate ways. Some would check out the builds on American Cancer Society2 and 3. Some would head to or get ready for smaller Relay events that day.

 

This would also be the start of fundraising, and those who did some off-season fundraising had an early lead.  For Day One, the top team would be the Sunbeamers, whose 650,000 Linden dollars put them at Jade level, with the Sugar Skols at second with 440,000 L and Platinum rank, and Fly For Life at third with 212,000 L and Gold rank. 

 

But the numbers would soon change. The Sugar Skols would be boosted by their "Battle of The DJs" and soar to 921,000L at Sapphire rank, or over $3,600 USD. The Sunbeamers would raise some more money, though not as much with a total of 719,000, $2,800 USD, and still at Jade rank. Harmony of Hope would rise to third place at 448,000 L, almost $1,800 USD, and Platinum rank.

 

More info on Relay events as they happen (and we have time to write).
 

To get the current totals, Click Here: https://sasun.info/rfl_teams?s=total_desc

 

Go Relay! 

Bixyl Shuftan

Cartoon of The Day: Walk of Lag

 

 From American Cancer Society3. After the Relay Kickoff, I was working on something while seeing a dragon in the distance, moving around. After several minutes, he was still there, and curious I panned over. It turned out the dragon and two companions were ghost images, people who had lagged until they hit the sim boundary and continued the "walk of lag" until they crashed. But somehow the images remained for some moments until after about a minute of me looking up close they vanished. 

 

One of those odd little things about Second Life.

 

By Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Reminder: Relay Kickoff Today, 10 AM

 

 Just a reminder, today at 10 AM is the kickoff event for the official Relay for Life of Second Life. It is taking place on American Cancer Society and it's two sister sims. For those interested, it's suggested you arrive a little early and be ready for some lag.

 

Go Relay! 

 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/American%20Cancer%20Society2/128/8/24 

SL Living Expo

 

 The Second Life Living Expo starts today. This mega-event supporting the American Cancer Society through the Relay for Life is taking place before the official Relay season starts. Taking place across several sims next to the ACS one, there's plenty to places to see, smaller events to enjoy music and other activities, and items to buy. 

 

From January 23rd through February 6th, the SL Living Expo opens its doors and its heart. 100+ creators gather in 8 regions filled with creativity, paired with 100+ hours of music that drifts through streets alive with shopping, contests, bingo, bustling street markets, and countless activities waiting to be discovered. Every moment and every purchase supports Relay For Life of Second Life. For more information, visit their website: sl-living-expo.org 

 

Known as the Home and Garden Expo in the past, last year it merged with the Fandom Con and the Renaissance Festival in an expanded event. 

 

For more information, check the event's website at https://sl-living-expo.org/ . For the SURL, head to https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SL%20LIVING%20EXPO/128/239/23 

 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

 

 

Reader Submitted: Relay For Life of Second Life Holds Ribbon Cutting and First Laps

 

The official Relay for Life fundraising season doesn't start until next month, but on Saturday January 10, a number of Relayers were at the American Cancer Society sim  The reason was a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the sim after it's makeover and the "First Lap" event. Cynthia Farshore was there, and took some notes, and pictures.

Read Cynthia's story in Events.  

 

Last Day For The Christmas Expo, Holidays of Hope Gala Today 2PM

 

 It's been lots of holiday and winter fun. But today is the final day of events at the Christmas Expo. It's the last day to head to the music parties at the DJ stages, get a ticket at the raffles, take part in the auctions, and more. At at 2PM is the main event of the day, the Holidays of Hope Gala. Formal attire is requested at this event. 

 

For those who missed out on the shopping, the sims should be up another day or two.  

 

The event, which is separate from the Relay for Life, raises money for the American Cancer Society.  

 

To TP in, click here: https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/CHRISTMAS%20EXPO/115/140/24 

 

For more information, check the blog: https://slchristmasexpo.com/

 

Christmas Expo Begins

 

 

The Christmas Expo is on. This fundraiser for the American Cancer Society is taking place across ten sims next to the sim of the same name. 

 

There's plenty of scenery, dozens of shops, auctions, contests such as snowman building, and music and dance events such as the one pictured above. 

 

Saturday November 29th Music Events:

10 - 11 AM    * Ricky Haystack 
11 - 12 PM      * Bsukmet Stormcrow
12 - 1 PM    * Dandy Pianoman 
1 - 2 PM    * NeoMaximus Brandenburg
2 - 3 PM    * ChelseaMarie Noel
3 - 4 PM    * Rice Tyler
4 - 5 PM    * Corvus Blessed 
5 - 6 PM    * Grace Loudon
6 - 7 PM    * LoneWolf55 Genesis
7 - 8 PM    * Maribol Inshan
8 - 9 PM    * Melenda Yarrowroot
9 - 10 PM    * Dee Freund 

 

 For more information, check out the blog: https://slchristmasexpo.com

 

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/CHRISTMAS%20EXPO/115/140/24 

 

Getting Ready For The Expo

 

Picture taken at the west border of the American Cancer Society sim. The Relay for Life volunteer group is preparing for the Second Life Christmas Expo. Starting on Friday November 28 (the day after Thanksgiving), there will be events, music, scenery, and shopping across nine sims. 

 

As one can see from the picture, the Relayers have set up some good scenery, but they're not quite finished yet. And for now the sims are still closed to most.  

 

For more information, check out the blog: https://slchristmasexpo.com/

 

Announcement: "Goth Darn-It" Masquerade Ball

 

Bliss & Benefit invite you to join us for a

Goth Darn-it Masquerade Ball

This immersive role play experience will include a full dinner with live entertainment. 

Choose the show you would like to attend during your dinner and if you would like to include a spa night with your package. 

General admission tickets will be available for the performances if you would like to opt out of the dinner or spa.

Groups are welcome. 

This event will be held on an adult rated region, no children allowed. 

To book your reservation, please go to https://forms.gle/x2bZ1YQMfkaB4zY36

All proceeds go directly to the American Cancer Society

For questions or more information, contact AveryMae Amore or Epheni Resident 

Bliss & Benefit
https://gracewins.wixsite.com/bliss-benefit/events

 

Press Release: Eighth Annual Outshop Cancer Shopping Event

 

Out Shop Cancer Returns for 8th Year in Support of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

[Second Life – 2025] – The 8th annual Out Shop Cancer event is set to return this October in support of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and the American Cancer Society. Running from October 1 – 31, 2025, this beloved fundraising event invites shoppers and hunters from across the Second Life grid to come together for a cause that touches millions.

Back again this year are the Out Shop Cancer Main Store and Marketplace Shopping Event and the ever-popular Grid-Wide Hunt, offering endless opportunities to shop, explore, and discover while raising awareness and funds for breast cancer research and support services.

Adding to the excitement, from October 15 – 31, the special themed event “Out Shop Cancer: Goth Darn-it! Let’s Find a Cure!” will take place, bringing together one-stop shopping in the Pop-Up Market, an inspiring Art Walk, festive pumpkin and float decorating contests, interactive workshops, and a full lineup of live entertainment.

Every Linden raised during Out Shop Cancer goes directly to the American Cancer Society, funding groundbreaking breast cancer research, patient support programs, and awareness efforts.

Join us this October in Second Life to shop, hunt, create, and celebrate while making a real difference in the fight against breast cancer. Together, we can shop with purpose and take another step closer to a cure.

Website: https://www.outshopcancersecondlife.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/outshopcancersl
Primfeed: https://www.primfeed.com/out-shop-cancer
Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/groups/outshopcancersl/
Donate online: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/outshopcancer

Landmark for Shopping Hud available October 1. 
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chronotis%20Empire/201/90/23 

 

Announcement: Registration For 2026 SL Living Expo Opens

 

🎉✨ The wait is over... Registration for the SL Living Expo 2026 is NOW OPEN! ✨🎉 

🌟 This year is BIGGER than ever — the SL Living Expo is combining with SL Fandom Con and the SL Renaissance Festival, creating a spectacular mega-event with a variety of themed regions for you to explore, design, and showcase your work in.

💜 Together we create.
💜 Together we inspire.
💜 Together we Relay.

👉 Ready to be part of something unforgettable? Register here: https://sl-living-expo.org/

 

SL Video: "2025 Balloon Flight over Relay For Life of Second Life 'Magic of Hope' Camps"

 

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 From Cynthia Farshore on July 10, "Ride with Cynthia Farshore on the Sunbeamers balloon as she flies around all the campsites of the 2025 Relay For Life of Second Life in this year theme Magic of Hope. Second Life is a virtual world celebrating 21 years now. https://secondlife.com/ Relay For Life of Second life is supporting the American Cancer Society, since 2006 has raised more than $6 million."

 

Relay Track Sims on The Map

 

 One of the reminders of the Relay for Life season approaching it's high point showed itself this week, with the appearance of the Relay Weekend track sims. There are 36 sims in total, including the permanent American Cancer Society sim and it's two sister sims.

 

There's some builds in ACS2 and 3, but there aren't any campsites yet, just markers for the team camps. We won't be showing full-sized pictures of camps while they're still being build, but will be posting an occasional teaser showing a tiny part of one as a demonstration of what's to come.

 

Go Relay!

 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

Announcement: "Bid the Lindens Bald," Tomorrow Wednesday April 9

 

In 2017 Linden Lab took part in their 1st team challenge and since that time have raised more than L$5,440,000 -$21,764 US to help The American Cancer Society Ensure Everyone Has An Opportunity To Prevent, Detect, Treat And Survive Cancer

Governor Linden has announced the rosters for the five teams to compete in the 9th Annual Bid The Lindens & Moles Bald fundraising competition, in support of the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Second Life. 

 The teams, made up of a total of 27 Lindens and Moles, have accepted the challenge to out raise their colleagues and “Save Their Hair”.  The top fundraising team will be awarded the scissors with which they will shave the hair of the team with the lowest total.  

The competitors have agreed to go bald until SLB.  The fundraiser will be held April 4th thru April 9th in conjunction with the Relay Rockers’ annual RelayStock multi-team event.

Bid Me Bald is the signature fundraising event of the Relay Rockers and Celebrates survivors. Those who hear the words ‘You have cancer’ have little choice when it comes to hair loss. We can choose and we do so in solidarity with our honored survivors.

 

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Kiosks will be placed out at 7:00am slt Friday, April 4 and opened for donations.

Kiosks will be closed for donations at 2:00pm slt Wednesday, April 9, 2024

YOU decide who keeps their hair and who goes bald!

 

The team with the highest total in their kiosk will be given the Bid Me Bald scissors to cut the hair of the team which has the least amount of donations in their kiosk. 

Haircuts: Wednesday April 9 2:15pm slt

The team with the haircut have agreed to be bald until  date TBA

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More information, including about the Limited Edition Linden Bear and the "I Bid A Linden Bald" T-shirts, at https://relayrockers.org/bidthelindensbald/

 

SURL: https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/RelayStock/127/235/24 

The SL Living Expo Continues

 

 

 The SL Living Expo continued on this weekend, with people dropping by to see the scenery, shop, and drop by music events. I dropped by DJ Sal's set on Sunday briefly.

 

 There was plenty to see in the surrounding sims, such as this urban area. 

The Expo goes on to February 14.

 

To check the event blog, Click Here.

 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

 

RFL Living Expo Begins Today

 

 

 The first of the Relay for Life major fundraisers, the SL Living Expo, is starting today. From February 5 to Friday February 14, the event will be taking place across six sims west of the American Cancer Society sims.

Join us for the SL Living Expo, a vibrant virtual event within Second Life dedicated to supporting Relay For Life of Second Life. This expo brings together communities from across the virtual world to raise funds and awareness for cancer research and support programs. Experience a shopping event with booths from creators across the Second Life grid, enjoy live music performances, participate in exciting contests, and take part in raffles and auctions with fabulous prizes. Your participation helps make a difference in the fight against cancer. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to a worthy cause while having a great time in Second Life!

 

To check the event blog, Click Here: https://sl-living-expo.org/

 

 https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SL%20Living%20Expo/129/128/24