Announcement: PBC Red White And Blue Civic Awareness Party - Wednesday Sept 4

 

Greetings All,

It's Real Life Election time in the U.S.A!

The Premier Business Center aka PBC Red White and Blue Civic Awareness Voter Registration Music Video Party with VJ Ally Nova is Wednesday, September 4th @6:00 PM slt with random events to continue through out the Month of September Ending Sunday, September 29th @3:00 PM slt!

The attire is casual: Red, White, and/or Blue.

Additional Events will be scheduled and announced as soon and possible.

Everyone is invited to attend any or all of the PBC Red White and Blue Civic Awareness Parties! Our goal is to reach anyone in Second Life who is interested in voting, or qualified to vote in the U.S. A. but for whatever reason, might not be registered to vote in the upcoming election.

We are focusing on Second Life residents who can, and those who are willing to vote as long as they meet the eligibility requirements and guidelines to vote legally.

We will provide information on how to confirm registration status, how to register to vote, how to update voters registrations, voting rights, and so much more for every state throughout the U.S.  

The information provided might not apply to everyone for various reasons however, It is up to the individual to determine if the information is useful and applies to them or not.
 
Dont miss out on this fun filled, educational, and exciting event!. You can confirm and/or update your registration information, as well as get online registration details for your state, while learning, and having fun at the same time!

We hope that everyone whether SL or RL will take the first step, and that is to confirm their registration status, and if necessary,  register, and VOTE in order to make an RL impact in the election!

YOU can NOT VOTE if YOU are NOT REGISTERED TO VOTE! MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT!

YOU CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE, YOU CAN BE THE DIFFERENCE, infact YOU ARE THE DIFFERENCE!   

Please contact JardenAlexis if you wish to volunteer as entertainers, or greeters at any one of the upcoming PBC Red White and Blue Civic Awareness events!

SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/PBC/190/65/1150
 
 Thank you!

 JardenAlexis- PBC Owner

Press Release: PBC Red White And Blue Civic Awareness Party, Sunday August 18 3PM

 

Greetings All,

It's Real Life Election time in the U.S.A!

The Premier Business Center aka PBC Red White and Blue Civic Awareness Voter Registration Party will Kick off on Sunday, August 18th @3:00 PM slt with random events to continue through Sunday, September 29th @3:00 PM slt!

SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/PBC/190/65/1150

The attire is casual: Red, White, and/or Blue.

Additional Events are tentatively scheduled for every other Sunday, on or around the dates listed below:
Sunday, September 1 @ 3:00PM slt
Sunday, September 15 @ 3:00PM slt
Sunday, September 29 @ 3:00PM slt

Everyone is invited to attend any or all of the PBC Red White and Blue Civic Awareness Parties! Our goal is to reach anyone in Second Life who is interested in voting, or qualified to vote in the U.S. A. but for whatever reason, might not be registered to vote in the upcoming election.

We are focusing on Second Life residents who can, and those who are willing to vote as long as they meet the eligibility requirements and guidelines to vote legally.

We will provide information on how to confirm registration status, how to register to vote, how to update voters registrations, voting rights for individuals with disabilities, and so much more for every state throughout the U.S.  

The information provided might not apply to everyone for various reasons however, It is up to the individual to determine if the information is useful and applies to them or not.
 
Dont miss out on this fun filled, educational, and exciting event!. You can confirm and/or update your registration information, as well as get online registration details for your state, while learning, and having fun at the same time!

We hope that everyone whether SL or RL will take the first step, and that is to confirm their registration status, and if necessary,  register, and VOTE in order to make an RL impact in the election!

YOU can NOT VOTE if YOU are NOT REGISTERED! MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT!

YOU CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE, YOU CAN BE THE DIFFERENCE, infact YOU ARE THE DIFFERENCE!   

Please contact JardenAlexis if you wish to volunteer as entertainers, or greeters at any one of the upcoming PBC Red White and Blue Civic Awareness events!
 
 Thank you!
 JardenAlexis- PBC Owner

 

Rare Disease Day

 

Some illnesses such as Covid and cancer frequently make the news. But some others hardly ever do if ever as only a relatively small number of people, one in 1500 or less, have the malady and the people often suffer in silence. There's been an effort to raise awareness to them, Rare Disease Day. In this article, Serenity Kitty discusses the day and why it's held, noting a discussion at the Community Virtual Library.

Read Serenity's story in Events.

 

Virtual Ability

 

In her article for today, Gemma Cleanslate looks at Virtual Ability. Recently they had a conference about the challenges of disabled people living in rual areas. But conferences such as these are only part of what this area in Second Life offers. There are exhibitions, relaxation areas, library areas, and more in this place devoted to improving the lives of those with disabilities.

Read Gemma's story in Places. 

Announcement: Jammin' For Autism Music Festival

On April 10th, 2021 we will be throwing the 1st Annual Jammin' For Autism Music Festival. This event is sponsored by RevolutionFM.  Our staff is very excited to share this day with everyone!  We have 7 of the hottest DJs Second Life has to offer.  The music will start at 10am SLT and continue until you dance the bottoms off you shoes!


This music festival is just one way we can all come together to share our love of music and spread the word about Autism Awareness.  We will be raising vital funds for The Autism Society of America.  This foundation, based in Maryland, USA, supports people with Autism in all aspects of their lives. Our support will make a difference today, and every day.  So, grab your friends and family and come enjoy music!


DJ LineUp
10am – 12pm –   DJ Lucien       Host - Zone
12pm – 2pm –     DJ Gino         Host - Christy
2pm – 4pm –      DJ Teri           Host - Kendra
4pm – 6pm –     DJ Karma        Host - Ice
6pm – 8pm –     DJ Sweet        Host - Christy
8pm – 10pm –    DJ Avielle      Host - Kema
10pm – 12am –   DJ Zone       Host - Kendra

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Autumn/76/165/59
 

RFL Announcement: Pajama-Rama - Sept 15 - Family Fun Day

Pajama-Rama Family FunDay For Childhood Cancer Awareness

Sunday Sept 15th@ [http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/American%20Cancer%20Society/128/96/22  American Cancer Society campus]
11am to 3pm

Pajamas are the battle wear of Childhood Cancer Patients

Slip on yours and come to Pajama-Rama for a day full of FUN!

PJ HUNT sponsored by Sweet Tots
Keeba Tammas and the Tiny Maniacs sponsored by T1Radio
Games and Rides
Information

Mens Health Awareness Expo This Weekend

Cobalt Niles Hoffman (Cobalt Niles), the co-founder and vice-president of the Mu Sigma Nu SL Fraternity whom in March was raising awareness at kidney disease, is behind another health event in Second Life. He recently contacted me about an upcoming event this weekend, the 2019 Men's Health Awareness Expo.

JUNE is Men's Health Month! and in conjunction with many celebrations occurring across the country, our fraternity will
be launching a "2019 MEN'S HEALTH AWARENESS EXPO" in world. (Optional: and on FB) ***The goal of this event will be twofold:

ONE - To display Top Leading Information related to men's health, Its leading causes of death in men, and preventive measures. and,
TWO - To show thats there is a real and dynamic unity among second life men via their Greek organizations, working together in the spirit of true brotherhood.

Colbalt told me that last month, he had been working to being other SL fraternities in the event, through Facebook and inworld, along with fraternity founder Gregorian Lytton and Trini Frequency. There are a number of booths looking at various health issues of men, such as heart disease, Alzheimer's, and diabetes. There was one of an illness that Cobalt felt men should be reminded they can get too: breast cancer. He felt men have a "misconception of ourselves" that this was a problem they didn't have to worry about when the facts were 2000 American men are diagnosed with breast cancer ever year and about a quarter of them die. Cobalt states because men don't check themselves or dismiss signs, they often don't find out until the disease has reached a late stage.

Of their kidney disease awareness event in March, Cobalt says they had raised $1200 US for the US Kidney Foundation. They had also gotten the attention of the Source Awards, whom nominated them for SL Fraternity of the Month for their fundraising work.

The event is scheduled to run from Friday June 21 at 6PM to Sunday June 23. Cobalt was telling me there was a chance it might be opened slightly earlier. But as they were still setting up booths, the area would remain closed to most until Friday.

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Bixyl Shuftan

Press Release: Team Diabetes of Second Life Celebrates National Diabetes Month

DATES: November 3 to November 30, 2017

SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Plush%2520Nonprofit%2520Commons/227/19/26

WEBSITE:
https://teamdiabetessl.org/national-diabetes-month/

Join Team Diabetes of Second Life for a month long of events in honor of National Diabetes Month! Team Diabetes of Second Life is an official and authorized team of The American Diabetes Association. The goal of National Diabetes Month is to bring awareness and attention to diabetes and to its impact on people around the world.

The following events will take place in honor of this special month:
November 1 to 30 – National Diabetes Month
November 1 to 30 – Healthy Facts Distributed via Our Groups and Website Daily
November 1 to 30 – The Red Fling (stores throughout Second Life each have 1 item that is red and with 100% of the proceeds going to Team Diabetes of Second Life)
November 1 to 30 – The Red Hunt (stores throughout Second Life have a hunt item located in their stores, each hunt item is 10 lindens and 100% of the proceeds goes to Team Diabetes of Second Life)
November 12 – The Red Ball and; Art Exhibition (dance away in this special gallery that features art and live performers for 2 hours of fundraising for Team Diabetes of Second Life)
November 14-World Diabetes Day (pick up your free World Diabetes pack from our headquarters and help spread awareness about Diabetes)

About The American Diabetes Association:
The American Diabetes Association’s mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. The American Diabetes Association leads the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fights for those affected by diabetes by funding research to prevent, cure, and manage diabetes.

The American Diabetes Association delivers services to hundreds of communities and provides objective and credible information and resources about diabetes.
Free resources are available in English and Spanish at http://www.diabetes.org and 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2382).

For More Information:

www.teamdiabetessl.org

http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?px=11304578&fr_id=11965&pg=personal  (The official American Diabetes Association page for Team Diabetes of Second Life)

www.diabetes.org

http://www.idf.org/membership/meet-our-members  (Website to find diabetes information in your home country)

SL Video: "The Drax Files: World Makers - Episode 37: Non Profit Commons"

(Click here if the video fails to play)

The latest episode of the "Drax Files," featuring Nonprofit Commons, "The barrier to entry in Second Life is very low and for people in the non-profit sector who want to reach a global audience we can make it even simpler!" says Rhiannon Chatnoir aka Joyce Bettencourt in RL, community manager at Nonprofit Commons.

"Over 60 international non-profit organizations with causes ranging from environmental awareness to LGBTQ activism, AIDS education and Parkinson's support, groups that fight to end homelessness or promote emotional healing with the help of horses, are gathered in the virtual world of Second Life to do everything from training to fundraising.

"For over 10 years this global community has been successfully showcasing the powerful force of SL to facilitate social good: at NPC in SL office space is given away free, agency over identity through avatars is a powerful facilitator and ideas for outreach and networking can easily be implemented in the digital realm before committing to them in physical reality.

"Joyce adds that despite lack of media coverage 'virtual worlds are very much alive because they let people connect and feel immersed in a way that is not available anywhere else, even with current virtual reality technologies. VR at this point is very solitary and frankly not very sophisticated in terms of empowering regular people on a small budget!'

"Susan Tenby, founder of NPC in SL and Director of Social Community & Strategic Partnerships at Caravan Studios,, which sponsors NPC, agrees: 'We have an ongoing community and that is key: technology in and of itself is not the answer and the reason why Second Life is so successful is because it brings people together. It just works!'"


For more information on Nonprofit Commons go to http://nonprofitcommons.org/

The "Catch the Criminals" Relay for Life Game

On Sunday March 16, one of the teams of the Relay for Life, Team Mental Health Awareness Retreat posted the following announcement:

Calling all units....we are searching for subject Luna Cheevus RFL (catharticluna) and Remy Hadley  (naeviaturquoise). Please be advised that subjects can be highly dangerous. There is a Reward of Cozy Beach Cottage House being given out for the person who finds them.

Where In The World Is Luna and Remy? (It's like playing "Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego")

Checking out the included notecard, there was a little more information.

In order to play this game you will have to donate 500L to the relay for life kiosks located at
L.A Lakeside Family Center, Labor of Love (172, 67, 22)

Once you have register, send an IM to Joshuan Banx to get all the information.

Registration is until Tuesday, March 18th. The first person to find the subjects after the game begins, wins a cottage house. The prize is for each subject.

I went ahead and 'ported to the landdmark's location. I soon found the team's kiosk. I decided to contact Joshuan to see if he had more to say.  Asking him what people could expect on the hunt, he told me, "Lots of fun, the opportunity to explore different sims, and maybe some level of anxiety or stress for not being able to catch these criminals. They are so fast, so well skilled and organized that not even our best agents have found them yet." How fast were they? He answered, "They have robbed several banks in the last 3 years and we still haven't been able to catch up to them yet. The latest robbery though has made them a high profile case and the most wanted. They stole a special key right from inside the White House! and yet, not a trace of where they can be. ... This key holds a lot of value to the economy but I can't say anything further as it's top secret. If we don't catch these criminals soon, citizens will find themselves in worst conditions (since) the Depression era."

"This is why we need the best detectives we can find. We need all eyes and ears on the street looking out for these criminals. We need them to be reported immediately. Please tell the citizens of second life to stay safe and be alert. We will equip our detectives with all the information on these criminals on March 19th. Hopefully someone will find them."

I asked for more information about Team Mental Health Awareness Retreat. He told me, Many people tend to forget the mental health illnesses that are caused by the diagnoses of cancer. A part of what we do for relay is that we offer mental health resources and information both RL and Sl for people who are battling cancer and or caregivers. We offer an opportunity to talk to a group of peers who understand what it's like to suffer from depression, anxiety and/or PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) while being diagnosed with a serious illness. If someone is out there feeling depressed or alone, the people from Mental Health Awareness Retreat wants to let you know that you are not alone. You have a group of peers that care and would like to meet you. We also have information in relations to cancer and mental health in almost all of the events we do. Anyone can feel free to grab those information. There shouldn't be a stigma attached to mental health illness. It's ok to ask for help and you can recover from a mental illness."

"According to statistic 1 out of 4 people who are diagnosed with cancer will face a form of depression. Having depression can really affect how a person responds to cancer treatment. The good news though is that depression is treatable but because of the stigma that is attached to mental health, many people won't seek help. We hope to decrease the stigma and provide information showing people that recovery is possible and that it is ok to seek help. Research shows that people who cope with depression and/or recover from depression are more likely to recover from cancer then those who don't."

"Anyone can feel free to drop in by the Mental Health Awareness Retreat to pick up the resources or any of the events we do. We will have the resources there as well." Joshuan told me that the group itself does not provide counseling, "we are not professionals within SL nor provide counseling or any form of therapy. We are a peer to peer group who provide resources such as phone numbers to a local place someone can reach out to, hotlines, websites, and if need be, we can help locate a place near your hometown that helps with mental health and cancer and/or offers support groups. One of those resources for example is http://www.cancer.org. They offer amazing! information in regards to cancer and mental health."

Joshuan also has a blog, "Skittles in the Pit," which has a number of posts about Team Mental Health Awareness Retreat.

Once again, the location of the team's kiosk is at  L.A Lakeside Family Center, Labor of Love (172, 67, 22)

Bixyl Shuftan

SL Enquirer: Stalkers in Second Life - Welcome to the Dark Side

A few years ago we incredulously witnessed the news of a SL romance ending in real life stalking, attempt kidnapping and crime of virtual passion. Cases like this are increasingly recurrent.

In Second Life stalkers see their art made easier with more ways to torment people and with more amenities to hide behind the screen, a supposedly safe and consequence-free place to impetuously pour out their frustrations on others, therefore, exacerbating their actions.

Read the rest of Glossom Resident's story in the SL Enquirer (Here).

The 2013 Buddy Walk

While the Relay For Life is taking place, there is one other fundraiser going on at the moment, The Fifth Annual Buddy Walk. Begun in real life to raise awareness for Down Syndrome, the event came to Second Life five years ago. This year's walk is also known as the Buddy Walk Fair and Expo, covering more days and events, and a designer's fair with clothes up for sale for charity. While there, Second Life Newser ran into organizer Lillu Juno, and had a few words with her.

Read more in Events.

Press Release: 5th Annual SL Buddy Walk Charity Fair and Expo - March 17-31, 2013

The SL Buddy Walk was created to celebrate the World Down Syndrome Day in Second Life. Many of your favorite SL entertainers and store brands will be taking part to promote and raise money for Down Syndrome awareness. The Buddy Walk was established in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness and to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. Please see our website for more information!


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The Buddy Walk was established in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness and to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. It is also the world's most widely recognized public awareness program for the Down syndrome community. Last year in RL there were over 295 Buddy Walks world wide.

The Second Life Buddy Walk is done in conjunction with the NDSS (National Down Syndrome Society) and takes place around World Down Syndrome Day.

Contact Lilly Juno for more information.

Source: SL Enquirer

World Diabetes Day Event

"On November 14, Diabetes Agent will host an all-day Diabetes Awareness Event and Conference in Second Life, featuring moderated discussions with Second Life Residents, exercise sessions, a cooking demo, and a dance party with a live DJ. The event will run from 7 a.m.to 7 p.m. (Pacific) at the Diabetes Guidance Center."

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Nonprofit Commons to Celebrate Five Years in Second Life

Nonprofit Commons announced on their blog a few days ago that on Friday September 21st, they will be celebrating their fifth anniversary. Events are scheduled at their Aloft and Plush sims throughout the day. Among them is a meeting at their amphitheater at 8:30 AM SL time in Plush to discuss their history and give awards, and a "Meet and Greet" dance party at 3:30 PM in Aloft.

Nonprofit Commons, or NPC, describe themselves as "managed by a community of volunteers, under the leadership of TechSoup Global. Nonprofit Commons was designed to lower the barriers of access to Second Life, to create a community of practice for nonprofits to explore and learn about the virtual world, and to investigate the many ways in which nonprofits might utilize this unique environment. Through this community, we provide free office space to qualifying groups, meet and network, create a cooperative learning environment and foster outreach, education, fund-raising, all in a virtual space." Meetings are held every Friday at the Plush amphitheater.

Source: Daniel Voyager

October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This October, women survivors and those affected by breast cancer, will be unified by the “Power of Pink”, as they honor and celebrate “Breast Cancer Awareness Month”. The American Cancer Society’s, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer will once again campaign to raise awareness, educate both men and women and raise Lindens critical in fighting this cancer by supporting both research and patient advocacy programs.

One in 7 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 200,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer (Stages I-IV) will be diagnosed among women in the United States alone, resulting in approximately 40,000 deaths.

Throughout the Second Life grid, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer maintains a steadfast dedication to finding a cure through a variety of activities, talks and the exclusive designs created for this campaign with their creator’s donating 100% of the proceeds to the cause. Many Second Life designers are staunch advocates of the breast cancer awareness movement, not only during the month of October, but throughout the year.

Breast cancer affects all of us with its impact can felt globally. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer invites everyone to join in the fight – from the amazing creators designing exclusive merchandise to the volunteers and medical experts giving their time to raise awareness and educate... but it all starts with you. This engaging, passionate community we call Second Life. Grab a friend and join us.

The “Power of Pink” starts with you.

For more information regarding events or to receive a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer fund raising kiosk contact Synergy Devonshire.

To learn more about the American Cancer Society's position on this topic or for more information, you can call 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.

Synergy Devonshire is a cancer survivor, and runs the Making Strides group in Second Life.