Announcement: Pink Ribbon Ball Tomorrow

 

 Saturday, Oct 17th... 1pmslt!  Get your pink on!  

 

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Wooburn/175/128/43 

 

 

SL Video: "2026 Strides Events in Second Life"

 

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 From Relay For Life in Second Life on September 28, "Bain Finch and our crew of Pink volunteers."

 

SL Video: "2026 Strides in Second Life"

 

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 From Relay For Life in Second Life on September 28, "Bain Finch and our crew of Pink volunteers"

 

Press Release: OutShop Cancer Starts October 1st, Ninth Season

 

Out Shop Cancer Returns for Its 9th Annual Event
 

*The Tables Are Open for a Month of Hope, Community, and Giving Back*

**SECOND LIFE –** The lights are on, the doors are open, and the tables are set!

This October, **Out Shop Cancer** returns for its **9th Annual Event**, inviting the Second Life community to **step into the game and help change the odds against cancer**. From **October 1–31, 2026**, shoppers, creators, and supporters from across the grid will come together to support **Making Strides Against Breast Cancer** and the **American Cancer Society**.

Throughout the month, visitors can explore the **Out Shop Cancer Main Store & Marketplace Shopping Event** and the ever-popular **Gridwide Hunt**, discovering exclusive creations while every Linden Dollar donated helps fund groundbreaking breast cancer research, patient support programs, and lifesaving advocacy.

Beginning **October 15**, the excitement reaches a new level as **Out Shop Cancer: Luck Be a Cure Tonight** opens its doors. Inspired by the glamour and excitement of Las Vegas, this immersive two-week celebration transforms the event into a destination filled with:

* The Pop-Up Market
* The Art Walk
* Role Play Dinners
* Interactive Workshops
* Game Tournaments
* Pumpkin & Float Decorating Contests
* Live Entertainment
* And plenty of surprises along the way!

Whether you're shopping for a cause, discovering hidden treasures on the hunt, enjoying an evening of entertainment, or simply spending time with friends, every visit helps make a difference.

For nine years, Out Shop Cancer has proven that when a community comes together with creativity, generosity, and hope, incredible things happen.

**The House Doesn't Win… Hope Does.**

Join us this October as we **shop with purpose, raise the stakes against cancer, and help change the odds for breast cancer patients and their families.**

**Out Shop Cancer 2026**
**October 1–31**
**Luck Be a Cure Tonight**
**Roll the dice. Light the fire. Hope hits the jackpot.**

For full event details and calendar, visit https://www.outshopcancersecondlife.com/
 

Rock Your Rack Open For Registration

 

The Relay for Life's official season may be over. But the struggle against cancer isn't. For those wishing to help out the "Rock Your Rack," an event supporting the National Breast Cancer Foundation, it is currently accepting registration 

 

We are in full registration mode for Rock Your Rack 2026! Open now is the registration forms for: Live Singers, DJ’s and Music Hosts! Find the buttons on the home page and click for your specific form and all the details!

Registration is still open for: Designers, Venues/RP Sims, Bloggers, and Artists!

All Registration will close July 31st or when slots are filled! We do expect the entertainment slots to fill by July 15th so do not wait to register for consideration!  

 

The page stated what they have always needed more of is bloggers.

 

For more information, and to register, check out https://rockyourrack.org/.

 

Remember, there are only two more days for entertainment slots, and all registration closes July 31. Rock Your Rack takes place from September 25 to October 4.

 

Press Release: Out Shop Cancer: A Dream of Pink Hope Sponsorship Opportunities

 

🌸 **Support the Fight Against Breast Cancer: Join Our "Out Shop Cancer" Event!** 🌸

We’re excited to invite you to be a key partner in our upcoming **Out Shop Cancer** event, dedicated to raising awareness and funds for breast cancer research and support. Your sponsorship can make a powerful impact!

🎗 **Why Sponsor Our Event?**
- **Support the Cause:** Your contribution will fund critical research, provide vital support services, and raise awareness within our community.
- **Visibility:** Showcase your commitment through event branding, social media shoutouts, and prominent on-site recognition.
- **Community Engagement:** Connect with a dedicated audience passionate about making a difference.

📅 **Event Details:**
"A Dream of Pink Hope"
Date: October 15 - November 3
Location: Out Shop Cancer region

✨ **Sponsorship Opportunities Include:**
- Region Sponsor
- Pop-Up Market Sponsor
- Art Walk Sponsor
- Float Parade Sponsor
- Gala Sponsor
- Stage Sponsor
- Workshop Sponsor

Join us in making a significant impact in the fight against breast cancer. Let’s come together to raise awareness, support those in need, and drive change!

💖 **Interested in Sponsoring?** Contact Sandie Loxingly or visit https://www.outshopcancersecondlife.com/sponsors/ for more details and to explore sponsorship packages.

Together, we can outshop cancer and make a difference! 🌟

Announcement: SL Sci-Fi Expo: Voyage Through The Stars

 

From October 14 to October 23, the Second Life Sci-Fi Expo will be taking place in Second Life. This event to benefit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer will have numerous music and dance parties, discussions, exhibits by various sci-fi & fantasy roleplay and fan groups and others, and more. 

The SciFi Expo is an event in Second Life held to benefit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, a campaign sponsored by the American Cancer Society. SciFi Expo’s mission is to help unite the residents and community together against a common cause. This great cause is to help bring awareness and donations to support finding a cure for Breast Cancer. The mission also strives to help the American Cancer Society fund breakthrough research about breast cancer, provide free information and to support people in reducing the risk of breast cancer and finding methods early to prevent complicated treatments.
 
For more information, check : https://scifiexpo.org/
 

Weekend in Brief

 

There were a number of events that happened this weekend. Friday was the start of the Renaissance Festival for Making Strides Against Breast Caneer (above). Sunday would have the anniversary party for Team Firestorm, the monthly benefit concert at Veterans Isle, a memorial service at New Bastogne for Jessicabelle Dayafter, and more.

Read more about some of these events later.

Bixyl Shuftan
 

SL Renaissance Festival Tomorrow

 

Tomorrow is the start of a ten day event, the Second Life Renaissance Festival. In a four sim area next to the American Cancer Society sim, there will be tournaments, music, a raffle, special events, and plenty of shopping. The event will raise funds for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. 

The Festival runs from Friday September 24 to Sunday October 3.

For more information, check the event's blog here: https://slrenaissancefestival.com/ .
 

Announcement: SL Renaissance Festival Seeking Entertainment Hosts

 

Hear ye, Hear ye, all ye Ladies and Noblemen!

The Entertainment Consort is seeking fundraising hosts for this year’s Renaissance Faire in support of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

Lady Adrianna has booked 64 hours of lively entertainment for the festival and Lady Deanna requires the help of individuals who can give 6 to 8 hours of time between September 23rd and October 2nd and act as fundraising hosts during the event.

Fundraising hosts should be outgoing, enjoying chatting with attendees and willing to share fundraising goals and encourage donations in support of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and the American Cancer Society.

Interested? Apply Online at  https://bit.ly/RenaissanceFestivalHostApplication Complete Form
Applicants will receive a notification of the organizational meeting, to be held the week of Sept 12th
 

Registrations For Two Cancer Fundraisers This Fall

 

While the main Relay season is over, there are still other events coming up this fall to raise money for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer fundraiser. One of them that's sure to be fun to fans of things Medieval is the Second Annual SL Renaissance Festival. It takes place from Friday September 23 to Sunday October 3. The organizers are looking for merchants to register, as well as those wanting to take part in special events.

One can look for information to register, and other info about the event at https://slrenaissancefestival.com/

The other large event taking place is the 2021 Sci-Fi Expo. The sister event of the Sci-Fi Con that takes place in the spring, the Expo lasts from Friday October 8 to Sunday October 17.

This year’s journey takes us to the old frontier world of ‘New Eden’, a major trading hub on an ancient terraformed forest world. Come and help to unlock the secrets and mysteries of the world’s deep ancient past!

The organizers are looking for sponsors, and exhibitors. People can read more information at https://www.scifiexpo.org/. There's also a Discord server at https://discord.gg/sqsWbVq .
 

Press Release: "2020 Strides Campaigns Results"

 

In a year where fundraising has been challenging for most nonprofit organizations, the American Cancer Society community in Second Life continues to achieve record breaking fundraising results.

The $33,100 USD raised makes the 2020 Campaign the most successful in the history of the virtual world.

During October, Second Life saw a variety of breast cancer fundraising campaigns hosted by several communities. We’re excited to share the results of your efforts and to say thank you to everyone who pitched in to help plan, host, execute, attend, and donate toward each of these official campaigns, as well as those who held events that contributed to the Strides general campaign:

• I Pink I Can: $10,716 USD / L$2,679,057 Led by Jenny Anatine: A 10-day music and shopping event that brought together many teams, clubs, creators, and performers from across Second Life.

• SL Renaissance Festival: $8,476.06 USD / L$2,119,014 Led by Nuala Maracas: A medieval-themed festival with participation from multiple Renaissance-era roleplay communities, merchants and performers to compete in archery, jousting, castle-building contests, and more.

• Strides General: $5,952 USD / L$1,488,235 American Cancer Society breast cancer fundraising in Second Life that is not a part of the other listed campaigns.

• SciFi Expo: $3,311 USD / L$827,965 Led by Benjamin Brougham: A multi-day event with a science fiction theme, planned and hosted by members of Second Life’s SciFi communities.

• Out Shop Cancer: $2,482 USD / L$616,637 Led by Sandie Slate: A grid-wide shopping event that brought residents to participating merchant stores. Each merchant had an item(s) for sale in a official Strides vendor.

• Pink Power Rodeo: $2,175 USD / L$543,777 Led by Leala Spire: A 2-day event for the cowboys & cowgirls in Second Life to compete in bull-riding and dance in the hoe-down, followed by a traditional pledge-based walk around a track.

All funds raised through Strides Campaigns in Second Life are used by the American Cancer Society to contribute to our life-saving breast cancer research and breast cancer patient services.

If you would like to become a volunteer for the American Cancer Society in Second Life, please contact Stingray9798 Raymaker in Second Life.

 From the Second Life American Cancer Society Information blog (here).

Press Release: The Lindens Are Coming! To The 2020 SL Renaissance Festival

The Lindens are Coming to the 2020 SL Renaissance Festival! They bring fabulous booty from foreign shores and are challenging the Champions of the Medieval Realms to a Tournament!

The SL Renaissance Festival unites Medieval Role Play Communities to Crusade Against Breast Cancer. The 10 Day event in support of the American Cancer Society Strides Campaigns in Second Life kicks off September 25th and will feature Merchants, Gatchas, Auctions and Entertainment. Spreading over 6 beautiful autumn regions the, Festival fills the countryside with Castles and Shoppes and Fields of Honor.

Spies of the Realm have learned that the Lindens will be taking part in the Festival and will be bringing some very special treasures of immense Value.   Some of the Lindens have been sentenced to be Pilloried for their misbehavior during their journey to the Festival.  They will serve their sentences on Friday October 2 from 1 to 3 pm.

Among the mischievous members are:

•    Patch Linden

•    Derrick Linden

•    Constantine Linden

•    Abnor Mole

•    Madori Linden

•    Whitney Linden

It has also been communicated to the united Realms that the Lindens have dropped the Gauntlet and are challenging all members of the Realms of the Festival to a Joust, The event, to be held on Thursday October 1, noon until 3 pm, will feature:

•    Sir Patch Linden

•    Sir Derek Linden

•    Sir Constantine Linden

•    Sir Guy Linden

They challenge all comers and promise this will be the most unique tournament in the annals of Second Life

Lastly it has been learned that the Lindens are bringing a very special treasure, The One Of A Kind American Cancer Society SWORD OF HOPE and the LINDEN SHEILD, to be auctioned to the Highest Bidder on Sunday October 4th at 10am. The swordsmiths and armorers of Linden Lab have created these unique One Of A Kind arms from the most precious of metallic textures available in the virtual worlds.

With so much to do and see the SL Renaissance Festival is sure to be the biggest virtual event of Autumn, Join us, September 25 through October 4th and help the American Cancer Society vanquish Breast Cancer.

____________________________

For more information please visit slrenaissancefestival.com.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is the largest network of breast cancer events in the nation. Strides unites communities in the fight against this deadly disease and helps to raise money to help the American Cancer Society fund groundbreaking breast cancer research and provide patient services like free rides to chemo, free places to stay near treatment, and a live 24/7 cancer helpline.

If you or a loved one has questions or needs help with a breast cancer diagnosis call the American Cancer Society 800 227-2345 visit cancer.org or the American Cancer Society region in Second Life.

PRESS RELEASE: SL RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL OPENS SEPTEMBER 25TH - LINDENS TO BE PILLORIED!

The SL Renaissance Festival Uniting Medieval Role Play Communities to Crusade Against Breast Cancer has announced schedule details for the `o day event to be held September 25^th through October 4^th. The new community based fundraising event takes up the crusade against breast cancer in support of the American Cancer Society Strides Campaigns in Second Life.

The Festival opens at 2pm on Friday, September 25th with the Parade of Knights. Representing the many different roleplay realms, the Knights will march through the regions to the Opening Ceremony at the Minstrel’s Corner entertainment area. Following the ceremony Second Life residents can wander the regions, take part in activities and shop, with all proceeds going to help the American Cancer Society win the fight against breast cancer.

Covering 6 regions, the Festival features more than 40 Medieval merchants in 2 shopping regions, tournaments and Jousts and more than 70 hours of entertainment by some of Second Life’s most talented performers.

Among the highlights will be the Traveler’s Camp, with Gachas, and both One Of A Kind and Silent Auctions. The Kings Court Academy will feature classes for anyone interested in learning about Medieval Role-play.

Linden Lab will join the Festival as Lindens and Moles are brought to the Pillory from 1 to 3pm on October 2^nd to atone for their crimes and misdemeanors against the members of the Second Life community. Vegetables will be provided!

The SL Renaissance Festival has something for everyone, From the opening Parade of Heroes to the closing Royal Gala - So polish your armor, saddle your steed and join us, September 25 through October 4th and help us vanquish Breast Cancer.

_____________________________

For more information please visit slrenaissancefestival.com.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is the largest network of breast cancer events in the nation. Strides unites communities in the fight against this deadly disease and helps to raise money to help the American Cancer Society fund groundbreaking breast cancer research and provide patient services like free rides to chemo, free places to stay near treatment, and a live 24/7 cancer helpline.

If you or a loved one has questions or needs help with a breast cancer diagnosis call the American Cancer Society 800 227-2345 visit cancer.org or the American Cancer Society region in Second Life.

Announcement: Mu Sigma Nu Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

We, the Men of (MΣN) Mu Sigma Nu SL Fraternity,  invite you to join us October 1st through October 31st, for our National Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign.

Throughout the month, our fraternity will be conducting events in Second Life and on Facebook for the purpose of raising funds for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

Our event calendar is structured as follows:

October 1st                31 Day Photo Campaign begins
October 20th, 2019        Breast Cancer Awareness “DINNER and AUCTION”
October 27th, 2019         Breast Cancer Awareness “Celebration Party”
October 31, 2019             Final day of photo campaign.

Each event is designed and orchestrated to highlight the importance of Breast Cancer Awareness, Breast Cancer Education, and Breast Cancer Research. We selected the Susan G Komen because it is the largest and best funded breast cancer organization in the world and since 1989, their work has helped reduce deaths from breast cancer by 40% .

          100% of the proceeds go to the Susan G Komen Organization

Can't make an event?  We are also accepting donations.  Please feel free to give to this great cause.



Our Photo booths are every day  and tonight until 10:30 slt

Thanks in Advance,
Men of (MΣN) Mu Sigma Nu SL Fraternity

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ageless/229/37/3002

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: Pink Power Fest

Pink Power Fest 2019 is just around the corner. We have over 30+ live performers, DJs, & Tribute Bands lined up to entertain you. We are still accepting donations for raffles during the Fest and we have some limited sponsorship opportunities as well as partnership and booster spots available. Contact Leala Spire for more info or if you would like to be a part of this POWERful event.

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.

Ageless (225/185/3481)

Bixyl Shuftan

Annoumcement: Making Strides Event on Sunday

Mark your calendars! The A-Team - DJ Ari and her sidekick Adam - will be at Greased Lightning on Sunday, October 7th at 7PM for an event supporting Making Strides Against Breast Cancer! Come on out and party with us! Grab the attached poster and spread the word!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Greased%20Lightning/44/181/22

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.