Star Wars RFL Event At Rockin' Robin

 

On Monday May 4, Rockin' Robin was the scene of a fundraiser concert. The event was advertised as going on all day, and being May the Fourth, the theme was Star Wars.

 

We are dancing on the moon all day today (Monday, May 4th), for 24 hours at an event hosted by Team Bobbi Sue. Dress in anything space-related (Star Wars, Star Trek, astronauts, aliens) or casual. Singers today: Austin Moores at 5 pm, and Wolfie Moonshadow at 6 pm. There are also 10 raffles with some amazing prizes valued up to L$15,000!  

 

Yours truly dropped by when Austin Moores was singing, sporting an Emperor Palpatine avatar, at one point doubting the Star Wars villain probably couldn't sing a note.

 

 Backing up The Emperor Austin were dancers Netera Landar and Talia Sunsong.

 

It's not yet known to the Newser how much was raised by Team Bobby Sue, but at the end of the set, the total on both kiosks on the stage was close to a hundred thousand Linden dollars. Much had also been raised in the motorcycle and other prize raffles. 

 

 May the Fourth Be With You,

 

Bixyl Shuftan (with two pictures from Netera)

Update: The Newser was informed the event raised a total of L$479,446 , or  US$1980

Announcement: RFL Car & Bike Show Buildoff: Judging Today, Auctions April 18 & 19

 

 

The 2026 RFL of SL Car & Bike Show/Buildoff is the largest vehicle showcase in Second Life, bringing together the grid’s most talented builders, designers, and automotive enthusiasts for an unforgettable event. Hosted in support of Relay For Life of Second Life, the event features stunning custom cars and bikes, and community-driven fundraising for a meaningful cause. From cutting-edge builds to creative showpieces, this premier showcase celebrates innovation, craftsmanship, and generosity across the Second Life community.

RFL CarBike Show (100,153,26) 

 

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/ 

RFL Team Sugar Skols Hit Two Million Raised

 

On Tuesday February 24, the RFL team Sugar Skuls passed the two million Linden dollar mark in fundraising. They had passed one million over a week ago following their "Battle of The DJs."

 

As of the writing of this article, they are over ,034,000 Lindens and at Diamond Rank fundraising. The Sunbeamers are second with almost 777,000 raised and at Sapphire rank. Third is Team Harmony of Hope with over 573,000 raised.

 

Go Relay! 

 

For current totals, check - https://sasun.info/rfl_teams?s=total_desc

 

Relay For Life Fundraising Levels

 

 For those who wonder what the various team levels mean, there was a chart in the Relay for Life Volunteers group showing them.

 

For those that raise 12,500 Linden dollars, or about $50 USD, they have reached Bronze Level fundraising. This is what the plurality of teams reach. 

 

For teams that raise 50,000 Linden dollars, or about $200 USD, Silver Level fundraising.

 

Teams that raise 125,000 Linden dollars, or about $500 USD,  get Gold Level rank. 

 

Teams that raise 250,000 Linden dollars, or about $1000, about the price of a new computer, get  Platinum Level fundraising. 

 

For the teams that have raised 500,000 Linden dollars, or about $2000 USD, they've reached Jade Level.

 

The teams that get to 750,000 Lindens raised, about $3000 USD, they're at Sapphire rank. 

 

Teams that reach one million Lindens raised, about $4000 USD, are at Emerald Level. Those teams that reach this level have put in some work.

 

The teams that reach 1,250,000 Lindens raised, about $5000 USD, are at Ruby Level fundraising. 

 

Teams that raise a million and a half Lindens, about $6000 USD, are at Topaz Level fundraising.  

 

Those teams that raise 1,750,000 Linden dollars, about $7000 USD, are at Diamond Level.

 

Teams that raise 2,500,000 Linden dollars, about $10,000 USD, are at Crimson rank.

 

Those teams that raise 3,750,000 Linden dollars, about $15,000 USD, are at Purple Level fundraising.  

 

Teams that raise five million Linden dollars, about $20,000 USD, are at All Star Level fundraising.

 

The teams that raise 6,750,000 Linden dollars, about $25,000 USD, are at Super Star rank.

 

Teams that raise 7,500,000 Linden dollars, about $30,000 USD, are at Supernova Level fundraising.

 

The teams that raise ten million Linden dollars, about $40,000 USD, are at Hypernova Level fundriasing.

 

Finally, the teams that raise 12,500,000 Linden dollars, about $50,000 USD, have reached the top rank for this year - Intergalactic Level fundraising.

 

The ranks have changed somewhat over the years. For a time, they would get a little higher each year, until there was a reset. And sometimes the names are different. One year, "All Star" was the first fundraising level, before Bronze.  

 

How high will the various teams get this year?

 

HFOT Veterans Concert Raises Over 170,000 Lindens

 

On Saturday February 7, Veterans Isle hosted it's monthly benefit concert. The event, organized in part by Frets Nirvana, was to raise money for Hopes For Our Troops. It went from 12 Noon to about 5PM SL time. 

 

DJ Kyle started things off at Noon. At 1PM, it was DJ Texas Starchild's turn on stage. At 2PM came the first live music performance with the popular Austin Moores. Last but not least, at 4PM  Grace Loudon took to the stage. As the performers did their music, people donated to two house-shaped kiosks on either side. 

 

Dropping in on Austin's set, Sandy Hauster called out, "You know why we're here today...we want to repay the sacrifices our Military Troops have made to ensure our safety and way of life.  Let's honor them with your gifts to Home For Our Troops.  They've given us so much.  Kiosks are at the front of the stage." 

 

Over the course of the event, Frets would ooccasionally ffer to add to the donation total once a certain mark had been reached, "Only 2250 to 30k .... when we hit 30k ...I will put in another 2500."

 

For the last some of his event, Austin would step off the stage and sing amongst the crowd. When he was done, Grace Loudon got onto the stage where Austin's stage set had been replaced with her piano, "Grace isn't accepting tips today, we're here supporting Homes For Our Troops, such a desperately needed cause.  Please, send those lovings to the donation boxes to either side of stage."

 

"HFOT is a privately funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization building specially adapted, mortgage-free homes nationwide for the most severely injured Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Most of these Veterans are multiple amputees, paraplegic, quadriplegic or have suffered severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).  Since its inception in 2004, nearly 90 cents of every dollar spent by Homes for Our Troop has gone to directly support Veterans. DURING THAT TIME HFOT HAS BUILT 429 SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOMES NATIONWIDE FOR EXTREMELY INJURED VETERANS."

By the end of the event, a total of 178,315 Lindens had been raised in both kiosks. 

To learn more about Homes for Our Troops visit https://www.hfotusa.org 

 

*Correction* The Newser was informed that DJ Kyle performed for two hours, Noon to 2 PM, and not one.  

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Press Release: HFOT February 2026 Benefit Concert, Feb 7 at 2PM

 

Frets Nirvana, longtime supporter and contact for Homes For Our Troops in Second Life in conjunction with the US Military Veterans Group, announces the 2026 February benefit  Homes for Our Troops benefit in Second Life.   The benefit will be held on February 7, 2026 from 12PM - 5 PM SLT at Veteran’s Isle.    http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Veterans%20Isle/176/58/3501.

Frets Nirvana states:  “HFOT is a privately funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization building specially adapted, mortgage-free homes nationwide for the most severely injured Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Most of these Veterans are multiple amputees, paraplegic, quadriplegic or have suffered severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).  Since its inception in 2004, nearly 90 cents of every dollar spent by Homes for Our Troop has gone to directly support Veterans. DURING THAT TIME HFOT HAS BUILT 429 SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOMES NATIONWIDE FOR EXTREMELY INJURED VETERANS.” 


This HFOT benefit concert will feature the following DJ’s and artists from 12PM-5 PM February 7, 2026:

DJ Kyle 12 PM
DJ Texas Starchild 1PM
Austin Moores 3 PM
Grace Loudon 4 PM


Sponsored by Frets Nirvana and the U.S. Military Veteran’s Group of Second Life.  To learn more about Homes for Our Troops visit https://www.hfotusa.org 

 

Press Release: December 7 HFOT Benefit

 

Frets Nirvana, longtime supporter and contact for Homes For Our Troops in Second Life in conjunction with the US Military Veterans Group, announces the December 2025 Homes for Our Troops benefit in Second Life.   The benefit will be held on December 7, Pearl Harbor day from 10-2 PM SLT Veteran's Isle Military center.

Frets Nirvana states:  “HFOT is a privately funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization building specially adapted, mortgage-free homes nationwide for the most severely injured Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Most of these Veterans are multiple amputees, paraplegic, quadriplegic or have suffered severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).  Since its inception in 2004, nearly 90 cents of every dollar spent by Homes for Our Troop has gone to directly support Veterans. DURING THAT TIME HFOT HAS BUILT 425 SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOMES NATIONWIDE FOR EXTREMELY INJURED VETERANS.” 


This HFOT benefit concert will feature the following DJ’s and artists from 5 PM- 8 PM on October 5:

DJ Zack 10 PM
Quartz 11 PM
Paul Kindhartdman 12 PM
Ed Lowell, Mr. Multiwriter and Wizard Sideshow triple stream 1 PM

Sponsored by Frets Nirvana and the U.S. Military Veteran’s Group of Second Life.  To learn more about Homes for Our Troops visit https://www.hfotusa.org

 

Top Ten Relay for Life in Second Life Team Totals

 

 As the number of days until the Relay Weekend gets short, so does the time for the various teams to do more fundraising. Here's the list of the ten teams which have raised the most.

 

 First is The Sugar Skols, who have raised a total of 4,061,557 Linden dollars, or $16,246 USD, the one team ranked Purple. Second is The River of Life at 3,379,528 Linden dollars, or $13,518 USD. Third is Camping For A Cure at 3,300,572 Linden Dollars or $13,202 USD.

Teams for to ten are BeliforLife, Team ACTS, Cure Chasers, Seekers of Hope, Team Bobi Sue, Sunbeamers, and the Relay Rockers. All have raised over a million Linden dollars. 

Go Relay!

 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

Press Release: Homes For Our Troops Benefit Concert Tuesday April 8

 

Frets Nirvana, longtime supporter and contact for Homes For Our Troops in Second Life in conjunction with the US Military Veterans Group, announces the April  2025 Homes for Our Troops benefit in Second Life.   The benefit will be held on April 8  from 6PM-8PM SLT.

Frets Nirvana states:  “HFOT is a privately funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization building specially adapted, mortgage-free homes nationwide for the most severely injured Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Most of these Veterans are multiple amputees, paraplegic, quadriplegic or have suffered severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).  Since its inception in 2004, nearly 90 cents of every dollar spent by Homes for Our Troop has gone to directly support Veterans. DURING THAT TIME HFOT HAS BUILT 406 SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOMES NATIONWIDE FOR EXTREMELY INJURED VETERANS.”


This HFOT benefit concert will feature the following DJ’s and artists from 6-8PM on April 8, 2025

DJ Zack 6 PM
Hogan Baily 7 PM

In conjunction with the April 8 benefit, there will be a Easter Hunt at Veteran's Isle during the month of April sponsored  by Sinclair Worthington and Splintered Creations.  Fun for all  in support of Homes For Our Troops!


The benefit on April 8 is sponsored by Frets Nirvana and the U.S. Military Veteran’s Group of Second Life.  To learn more about Homes for Our Troops visit https://www.hfotusa.org

RFL Team Sunbeamers at the SL Living Expo

 

 

At the SL Living Expo, the first of this years Relay for Life events, some Relay teams have set up a number of tents at the SLLE Activities sim. Among them, the Sunbeamers, the Relay team of the Sunweaver community,where the Newser has it's office. 

Sunbeamer Mission: Shine the light of the Sun on Cancer, and burn it out of existence. 

To Relay for the Defeat of Cancer in all it's forms.  

Support our members and their families who may have had or are currently suffering with cancer. 

Remember those who cancer has taken from us, not with sorry but with joy. 

To enjoy the life we have and cherish it, for you never know when it might be cut short. Party on.

There were a few descriptions of events, such as the weekly Moon Dance, starting Thursday February 20, and the Air Show

Stay tuned for news of the first Sunbeamer events.

Bixyl Shuftan

 

Reader Submitted Picture: Wolf In A Nightgown

 

 

 Brian (BrianL61 Landar) took this picture of Shockwave Yareach of the Relay's Team Sunbeamers at the Relaystock stage on Saturday May 11. The Sunnies were on stage, and Shockwave made a challenge, saying if the kiosk, which had been reset at the start of the set, was bumped up to 25,000 Lindens, he'd wear a nightgown, "Not that I'm worried.  You guys don't wanna see a Wolf in a white cotton nighty."

Well, someone did. It was, and he did. 

 

RFL Sunbeamers "Bid Me Pink" And "Bid Me Tricolor Fox" Results

 

 On Saturday May 18, Rita Mariner, the captain of the Relay for Life's team Sunbeamers announced the results of two "Bid Me" fundraisers. They were "Bid Me Pink" for Brian (BrianL61 Landar) and "Bid Me Pink, Blue, and White/Tricolor Fox", for Snowbuns (Skylark Lefavre).

 

Results of Snowy's Bid Me: 

 

Changing Snowy to Tri-Color Fox

Keep Snowy, as is : 50L

Change to 3 coolor Fox:  12,400L

Snowy goes 3 color for 4 weeks, May 10 to June 7th

 

 

Results of Brian's Bid Me

 

Bid Me Brian PNK and with tutu.

 

Keep Brian as is:  50L

Turn Brian PINK, with top hat and tutu: 16,550L

Brian goes Pink, etc, for 1 month, until June 7th 

Both showed their new looks, for the time being, at the Relaystock on Saturday. Brian made a few jokes about his appearance, "Look at what they did to me." 

Currently, the Sunbeamers are Emerald ranked in fundraising among the teams, with a total of 1,084,000 Linden dollars collected this year so far. And there will be one more event planned later this month, then the Relay Weekend.

Go Sunbeamers! Go Relay!

Bixyl Shuftan

Fantasy Faire Nets Thirty Million Lindens

 

 

Picture from Madonna 'Boots' Daehlie (Madonna Milena). Last night in Fantasy Faire chat, she announced that the total raised by the event had passed the thirty million mark, "THIRTY MILLION!!!!!!!!", or a total of 30,365,988. This is about $120,000 USD.

"That is absolutely amazing,"

RFL Sunbeamers: Results For "Bid Denise Pink"

 

Almost lost in the hustle with the air show and the announcement that the team had hit the one million Linden mark, it was announced by Sunbeamer Captain Rita Mariner that DeniseUnicorn Toonie's "Bid Me Pink" fundraiser had concluded and the two kiosks had their totals finalized. The results were announced on Sunday May 5. The event had raised a total of 11,700 Linden dollars.

 

Bid Me Results for DeniseUnicorn
Denise bid to go cow.

Stay herself:  50L

To go PINK COW:   11,650L

Denise goes PINK COW, for 2 weeks. Until MAY 18th 

There are still three "Bid Me" fundraisers going on for the Sunbeamer team: Skylark "Snowy" Lefavre's "Bid Me Tricolor Fox," Brian's "Bid Me Pink," And Rita's "Bid Me Pink and Purple." They are scheduled to end on Saturday April 18, 202

The kiosks for the fundraisers are at Sunweaver Bay (114/117/757).

 

Go Sunweavers! Go Relay!

 

Bixyl Shuftan

RFL Team Sunbeamers Hit One Million Linden Mark. Reach Emerald Level

 

 

 Yesterday, the Relay for Life's Team Sunbeamers held their tenth annual air show, with the help of two squadrons, DJ Kala and the Roos, and other Relayers who dropped by. This would also be the day this Relay season the team would reach the one million Lindens raised mark, or about $4000 USD in real money. 

 

As of the writing of this article, the Sunbeamers have raised a total of 1,020,842 Linden dollars, or $4,083.37 US dollars.

The Sunbeamers are currently ninth among the 181 Relay Teams. In first place is TAP - The Adult Partnership, which has raised 4,657,000 Linden dollars/ $18,628 USD, at Purple rank. In second place is Team The River of Live at 3,078,000 Linden dollars / 12,314 USD, at Crimson rank. In third place is Caming For A Cure with 2,724,000 Linden dollars / $10,897 USD, also at Crimson level.

Go Sunbeamers! Go Relay!

RFL Sunbeamers: Bid Rita Pink (and Purple)

 

 

Team Sunbeamers is know for it's "Bid Me" events. They already had three going on a week ago. Not long after, the team captain Rita Mariner volunteered to put the color of her fur on the line for a fourth one: "Bid Rita Pink and Purple."

As with other Bid Me fundraisers, there are two kiosks in the back room of Club Cutlass. The default one on the left is for those wanting to keep the "killer rabbit" as she is. For those wanting wanting to make her pink and purple, there is the change kiosk on the right. For every 3000 Linden dollars donated, rounded down, the team captain has to change her appearance for a week or so. If 5999 L is the total at the end, she will be the color of strawberries and grapes for a week. If 6000 Linden dollars is the total, she'll be in the pink (and purple) for two weeks.

Rita's fundraiser ends sometime on Saturday May 11. For those wanting to donate to the others, DeniseUnicorn Toonie's "Bid Me Pink" ends Saturday May 4. Skylark Lefavre's "Bid Me Pink, Blue, and White" and Brian's "Bid Me Pink" also end on Saturday May 11.

The kiosks for the fundraisers are at Sunweaver Bay (114/117/757).

 

Go Sunweavers! Go Relay!

 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

RFL Sunbeamers: "Bid Me Pink" And "Bid Me Pink, Blue, & White", And Bid Me Purple Results

 

 

On Sunday April 21, The RFL Sunbeamer's team captain Rita Mariner announced the results of Liska's "Bid Me Purple" fundraiser.

Here are the totals on Liska going PURPLE.

To stay as is:  1ooL

To go PURPLE::  25,450L

Liska goes Purple for 8 weeks, until JUNE 9.

But this isn't the end of the "Bid Me" fundraisers for "the little team that could." There are now three more, the kiosks in the back room of Club Cutlass at Sunweaver Bay (114/117/757). There are two "Bid Me Pink" fundraisers, for Brian (BrianL61 Landar) and Denise Unicorn Toonie. And there is a "Bid Me Pink, Blue, and White/Tricolor Fox", for Snowbuns (Skylark Lefavre).

I had a few words with Snowy about her fundraiser. Her form, a pink, light blue, and white fox, had a few reasons behind it, "I lost some of my family to Breast Cancer. Breast Cancer carries a pink color. But, breast Cancer affects men and women. So pink and blue." She included white so she could be a little of the color she usually is: all white. 

Snow's pair of kiosks are on the far left of the group in the backroom of Cutlass. For those wanting to keep her a white bunny, donate to the one on the left. For those wanting her pink blue and white for a while, donate to the one on the right. It will take 3,000 Linden dollars per week, rounded down. For example, if the final total raised is 5,999 Linden dollars, she spends a week as a tricolor vixen. If 6000 is raised, it's two weeks in pastel colors. 

For DeniseUnicorn Toonie, her fundraiser is "Bid Me Pink." She showed the Newser a picture, "Every 5000 rounded down will keep me a pink cow for one week." Her pair of kiosks are in the far right of the group in the back of Club Cutlass. So for those wanting to keep her as a unicorn, donate to the default kiosk on the left. For those wanting to make her a pink bovine, donate to the one on the right. She she was saying, if a total of 4999L gets raised, nothing happens. But of 10,001 gets into the kiosk, it's strawberry milk jokes for two weeks. 

Brain's fundraiser is a little different from the other two. Like Denise's it is "Bid Me Pink." But instead of per week, it will take a certain amount of Lindens to make him change for a whole month. His pair of kiosks are in the middle of it set in the back of Cutlass. To keep him as is, donate to the one on the left. To make him in the pink, donate to the kiosk on the right. It will take 15,000 Linden dollars to make him change for a month. It hasn't been stated what he'll do if more than twice that gets raised.

Denise's "Bid Me Pink" ends sometime on Saturday May 4. Brian's "Bid Me Pink" and Snowy's "Bid Me Pink, Blue, and White" end on Saturday May 11.

Once again, the kiosks are in the back of Club Cutlass at Sunweaver Bay (114/117/757).

 

Go Sunbeamers! Go Relay!

 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

RFL Sunbeamers Reach Sapphire Level

 

 

On Monday morning on her Discord channel, Cynthia Farshore announced the Relay for Life in Second Life's Team Sunbeamers had reached a total of 774,741 Lindens, or $3098 USD. The team is now Sapphire level. The team is in ninth place

The top three teams are The River of Life with a total of 2,887,458 Linden dollars raised, The Adult Partnership having raised 2,789,981 Lindens, and Camping for a Cure which has collected 2,542,753 Linden dollars. All three are Crimson level fundraising. 

"Next stop, Emerald."

Go Sunbeamers! Go Relay!

Relay For Life Team Fundraising Top Ten

 

 With the Relay for Life in full swing almost two weeks after it's start, it's teams have been bringing in some donations. As of now, top on the list is Team TAP, The Adult Partnership, which has raised a total of 2,437,380 Linden dollars, giving it Diamond level findraising. Second is Seekers of Hope, with 1,217,953 Linden dollars, at Emerald status. Third is Team One More Light, at 845,425 Lindens, and at Saphire level. Fourth is Team ACTS (Aether Chrononauts Tiny Steps) wth 666,872 Linens, at Jade level fundraising. Fifth is Team Sunbeamers, at 557,835 Linden dollars raised, and also at Jade level. 

 

From six to ten are the five current Platinum level teams: number six being the Free Spirit Hippie Brigade at 375,000 Linden dollars, number seven is Team Nuggets at 347,145 Lindens, SBG Gems at number 8 with 330,270 Lindens raised, number nine are the Cure Chasers at 314,839 Lindens, and tenth is Team River of Life at 296,112 Linden dollars.

 

Other noted teams are Gold level and below, but are expected to soon rise. Number 21 are the Relay Rockers at 116,109 Linden dollars and Silver rank. The Second Life Cheerleading Squad is Number 23 at 97,888 Lindens. Meli's Maniacs are at number 26 with 75,550 Lindens raised. Roos With A Dream 64,155 Lindens raises are number 28.  

For a list of all the teams, Click Here. 

Bixyl Shuftan