Another Sucessful Relay Weekend

The Relay Weekend, the most intense 24 hour event in Second Life, came and went on Saturday and Sunday. Over a thousand people set foot on the sims that made up the track. And this being the largest track in the number of sims, there was a lot to see.



It had all started with the opening ceremony, which could be seen live on youtube for those at their campsites or otherwise unable to get there, (Click here if the video fails to play).



And the closing ceremony was when it officially ended (Click here if the video fails to play), but while some people left to get much needed sleep or take care of things in real life, others continued to gather in smaller events or continue to walk the sims.

For those whom couldn't see the sims due to the lag, they will remain open until Wednesday June 10. This will be the day of the Flood Party. Word has it all of the sims, not just a few, will be flooded, but this is unconfirmed.

We'll have some more information soon. For now, yours truly needs to get a little rest.

Bixyl Shuftan

RFL Announcement: Theme Hour Schedule

(Be sure to grab the box of stuff in every Info Station on the track.  This box has items that you might want to use while walking on the track!)

10 AM ~ Opening Ceremonies
   
11-12:30:  Survivor/Caregiver Lap - Theme Sponsor: Relay Rockers
   
12.30pm-2 PM: Teams Lap - Theme Sponsor: GridPlay
   
2PM: Roller Skating Hour - Theme Sponsor: Bellisseria Community Relayers
   
3PM: Walk with a Friend - Theme Sponsor: T1Radio.com
   
4PM: Somewhere Over the Rainbow (colors hour) - Theme Sponsor: Attention on Cancer
   
5PM: Sports Teams - Theme Sponsor: Royal Ascot by Chateau Trikassi
   
6PM: Nerds and Geeks Unite! - Theme Sponsor: EvenStarr Team
   
7PM: Video Game Hour- Any game! - Theme Sponsor: Washburn Lounge
   
8PM: Camping hour! Flannels, Smores and Hot Cocoa! - Theme Sponsor: Camping for a Cure
   
9PM: Luminaria Ceremony
   
10PM: Candyland Hour! Cookies-Candy-Game Piece! - Theme Sponsor:  SHB GEMS in memory of Julian
   
11PM: Las Vegas Hour- Showgirls, Cards, Poker Chips - Theme Sponsor: Team Gulls Wing
   
MIDNIGHT: TOGA! Food fights!? - Theme Sponsor:
   
1AM: 80's hour -Big Hair and Neon clothes - Theme Sponsor: In Memory of our parents, Billy, Loretta and Edna
   
2AM: Pac Man Hour - Pac man ghosts fruits - Theme Sponsor: Giant Snail Races
   
3AM: Monopoly hour- Game piece Jail Inmate Millionare! - Theme Sponsor:
   
4AM: Ahoy Matey! Nautical/Pirate Hour - Theme Sponsor: Rosehaven Privateers
   
5AM: Hero Hour - Dress as your favorite hero - Theme Sponsor: The Original Marvel RP
   
6AM: Fight Back Lap - Theme Sponsor: Gavin Dionysus
   
7AM: Wear your coffee and drink your curlers (bath robes, slippers, just rolled out of bed) - Theme Sponsor: Relay Rockers
   
8AM: Hawaiian Hour- Swimsuits and grass skirts - Theme Sponsor: C&V's House of Rock
   
9AM: Purple Power Hour! All purple!! - Theme Sponsor: Team Shadow
   
10AM: CLOSING CEREMONIES   
   
11AM: Victory Lap-Dancing In The Streets - Sparklers

Scenes From the Relay

Thursday June 4 had a few things going on at the Relay track. One was the chat with Safia Widdershins, whom talked to some of the Committee in RFL Acceptance, which was in the Bellissarian area.

Looking around afterwards, nearby was the Bellia Blues Cafe, a Linden Home made into a venue, with music and coffee.

Later, looking around with Matt Carlton, we saw the Seekers of Hope camp in RFL Courage. Sandy Slate told us the playable game in the camp was based on Settlers of Catlan.

In RFL Fight Back, we found a playable Mojong board, giant sized.

In RFL Healing was the Meli's Maniacs camp, based on the Stragego board game. Not playable, it symbolized the struggle with cancer, "It's not a game, it's a battle."

And the Sunbeamers finished their own build, with a build based on Monopoly and a memorial garden with facts on cancer. Check it out at RFL Hope (120/41/23).

Bixyl Shuftan

Scenes From The Relay

 The Ten Days of Relay continues, with just two days until the Relay Weekend.

Taking a look at the motorcycle club sims, there were a lot of gaming references, representing the theme "Game on, Cancer!"

 Over one group of TDoR sims was a clear walkway, or was it a driveway as it could easily be driven on with cycles.

 There were activities in the Gorean sim, such as this roleplay class.

Work on the Sunbeamer camp is just about done. This includes some flower garden areas.

Stay tuned for more pictures, including one of the Sunbeamer camp in it's entirely.

Bixyl Shuftan

Scenes From The Relay Track

The sims of the Relay Weekend track are down. And for the areas involved in the "Ten Days of Relay," the action has already started. There are numerous DJ events, such as the Sunbeamers' DJ Matt and DJ Cynthia playing at RFL Acceptance.

Besides a number of Motorcross Club teams, Bellisseria's Relay team is a part of the Ten Days of Relay, as is the Gorean team.

The theme "Game on, Cancer!" showed up in many ways, such as pictures of game characters in the track.

And work on the team camps continues. This includes Team Sunbeamers' camp. It's almost but not quite finished. So here's a sneak peek. What are these two ships next to a stone path for? Stay tuned to find out.

Bixyl Shuftan

The 2020 Relay Season Kickoff

Saturday February 16 was the official start of the 2020 Relay for Life in Second Life's fundraising season: the Kickoff. Taking place in two sims, one at the Home and Garden Expo, the other at the Bellissaria Fairgrounds, numerous residents were there to officially start "Game on Cancer!" The Newser was there, and got pictures.

See the scenes in Events.

A Very Busy Weekend

Saying the weekend was busy would be an understatement. Friday had the Hug-A-Liuden and One Billion Rising events, alongside numerous Valentines Day parties. Saturday had the Kickoff of the Relay for Life in Second Life's 2020 fundraising season (pictured above). On Saturday and Sunday were numerous smaller events by Relay teams. And over all three days was the Home and Garden Expo.

Stay tuned for articles on these, and more.

Relay For Life Season Kickoff Today 10AM

After months of waiting, the 2020 Relay for Life fundraising season is about to start.

"It's finally here! The 2020 Relay For Life of Second Life season! ... We will be at two different stages this year! How exciting is that?  If you are unable to get into the regions, you can always listen in at T1Radio.com."

Stage 1 : Home and Garden Expo Stage
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hope%201/127/11/23

Stage 2: Bellisseria Fairgrounds
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bellisseria%20Fairgrounds/152/152/23

The event starts at 10 AM today

SL Video : "RFL - The Big Reveal"

"Get Ready, it's coming. Saturday February 15 at 10 AM SLT"

Click here if the video does not play.

RFL Team Sunbeamer Pre-Season Meeting

With the announcement that the Relay for Life fundraising season would be starting early this year, Sunbeamer team captain Rita Mariner called for a meeting yesterday, January 5, to share some ideas. With this year's theme being "Game on, Cancer!", there is a game in the works being planned. There will also be some "Bid Me" events.

The season starts next month, Saturday February 15.

Press Release: Relay Season "Game On, Cancer!" Begins February 15

GAME ON, Cancer! The 16th Relay For Life of Second Life Kicks Off on February 15th! 

The world's largest and most successful virtual fundraiser, the Relay For Life of Second Life, kicks off its 16th season on February 15th.  Game On Cancer! The Cure Starts Here, will bring together teams from across the virtual grid and around the world, to help the American Cancer Society lead the fight for a world without cancer.

Founded in 2005, The Relay For Life of Second Life has raised nearly ONE BILLION LINDENS. The original and largest virtual Relay brings the virtual world together for a common goal, fighting cancer and supporting those whose lives have been impacted by the disease. The Relay For Life community in Second Life is the most passionate and vibrant in virtual worlds and represents every community on the grid.

The 2020 theme is Game On, Cancer! The theme is a representation of our Relayers’ competitive spirit, as we refuse to give up on fighting this disease in honor of and in memory of so many of our loved ones..

Team Registration Opens on January 15th and the official season Kick Off will be held Saturday February 15th.  The season will come to its conclusion with the 24 Hour Relay For Life of Second Life weekend  scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, June 6th and 7th.

Anyone interested in forming a team, joining a team or learning more about the RFL of SL can contact Adam Anatine or Ari Anatine, visit the American Cancer Society Campus in Second Life  or on the web at relayforlife.org/secondlife.

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The American Cancer Society is the world’s leader in fighting cancer and continues Attacking Cancer From Every Angle. If you or anyone you know is facing a cancer diagnosis, please contact the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345, visit cancer.org, or visit the American Cancer Society in Second Life.

RFL Announcements: Stingray's New Look And The 2020 Season Logo

It was announced in the Relay for Life Volunteers group that Stingray Raymaker had a new look.

After a swat team of many avatars spent more than 15 days on his makeover, we are proud to introduce you to the new and improved, all-mesh, Stingray9798 Raymaker.

And last, but not least, Sting is sporting a mesh shirt with the 2020 RFL of SL season logo, courtesy of Marina Sharpshire.



It is unknown if any future looks involve pantyhose or pink dinkies.



Also, the logo for next year is done, also courtesy of Marina.

We are excited that Marina, a professional graphic design artist, donated her services to create our official “Game On, Cancer!” logo.

Thank you Marina.

Source: Second Life ACS Information