RFL of SL 2017: Relay Weekend Press Release

A new press release was sent out this week about next month’s 2017 Relay Weekend in Second Life. This year Relay Weekend is scheduled for Saturday 15th July & Sunday 16th July 2017.  The theme for the 2017 RFL of SL season is Passport to Hope.

Check out the full press release below:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WEBSITE: WWW.RELAYFORLIFEOFSECONDLIFE.ORG

For More Information Contact Serina Juran

Are you ready?

Relay Weekend, set for July 15 and 16, is almost here and just wait until you see what’s been planned this year!

From the Opening Ceremony to the Closing Ceremony, Relay Weekend is an exciting and special time, one that you don’t want to miss.

Make sure you keep up-to-date on all Relay happenings with relayforlifeofsecondlife.org.

One way to get involved is to become a sponsor of Relay Weekend. There are many different levels of sponsorships available — both in-world and non-virtual real world opportunities — and all designed to benefit not only Relay For Life of Second Life but for you as the sponsor as well.. Check out relayforlifeofsecondlife.org/get-involved/sponsorship/ for details and be a part of this fun event that attracts thousands.

Our bags are packed and our passports are ready for Relay Weekend. Won’t you come along with us?

About Relay For Life of Second Life

Relay For Life is the signature event of the American Cancer Society and has been active, and continually growing in Second Life for 13 years. In 2005, the first Relay For Life of Second Life (RFL of SL) was attended by a few hundred avatars and raised almost $5,000 US dollars for the American Cancer Society. As of July 2014 RFL of SL ranked number 17th in donations received among more than 5,600 relay events held worldwide. As of January, 2017 RFL of SL celebrated raising 3 million US dollars to support the mission of the Society to ‘Save Lives, Celebrate Lives and Lead The Fight for A World Without Cancer!

About the American Cancer Society

For more than 100 years, the American Cancer Society has been working to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays and is the world leader in the fight to end cancer. Together with our global partners and millions of supporters, the American Cancer Society carries out its mission to Save Lives, Celebrate Lives, and Lead the Fight for a World Without Cancer.

For More Information:

www.relayforlifeofsecondlife.org

www.cancer.org/involved/participate/relayforlife/second-life

The 2017 Relay For Life of Second Life Season Starts 5th March

The 2017 Relay For Life of Second Life season officially starts at 10am SLT with the opening ceremony on Sunday 5th March 2017 over at the RFL regions. The festivities start from 9am SLT with more events planned during the day.

Team registrations are now underway and if you are interested starting a new team you can apply here.

Confirmed Upcoming RFL of SL 2017 Events

• Paint SL Purple: 4th March – 12th March 2017
• Fashion For Life: 5th March – 19th March 2017
• The Sci-Fi Convention: 24th March – 2nd April 2017
• Fantasy Faire: 20th April – 30th April 2017
• The Home & Garden Expo: 19th May – 4th June 2017
• Relay Weekend: 15th – 16th July 2017

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• Stay updated on the latest RFL of SL news here.
• If you love historical stats check out the History of RFL of SL page (2005 – 2016)

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Press Release: Fashion For Life 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FASHION FOR LIFE 2017 GETS READY TO TAKE THE STAGE!

Relay for Life of Second Life announces the first mega event of the 2017 Season, Fashion For Life 2017. The event will take place on March 5th, 2017 and run until midnight on March 19th, 2017. As always 100% of proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society.

The goal of the event is to provide an incredible shopping and entertainment experience featuring unique items, runway shows. Lend your support to Relay For Life, the largest and longest charity in Second Life.

Some of the past themes have been Heaven/Hell (2007), St. Patrick’s Day (2008), Pirates (2009), Fashion Capitols of the World (2010), Beyond Black and White (2011), It’s time (2012), The Seven Ancient Wonders of the World (2013), Wanderlust (2014), Tour through the Capitals (2015), and last years theme That’s Entertainment! (2016).

This years theme is… Glamorous.
Styles will range from formal to bohemian in a beautiful high fashion glamorous sim.

About Fashion For Life:
Featuring everything Fashion in SL. Another HUGE shopping event to fight cancer. Multiple sims and fabulous builds along with some of SLs best designers, who come together each year to bring fun, fashion and entertainment to the grid! This Relay For Life mega event had its beginning in 2007 when it was called, “the Clothing Fair”.

About Relay For Life of Second Life:
Relay For Life of Second Life is an annual fundraising event that takes place in Second Life in July each year. Volunteers form or join teams to have fun while fundraising and raising awareness from mid-March through mid-July. In July teams build campsites and walk a track, just like a Real World Relay. Since 2005, RFL of SL has raised over $3 million USD for the American Cancer Society.  Since 1985, Relay For Life has become an international movement with over 5,000 Relays being held around the world. As of July 2014, RFL of SL ranks 17 out of 5,000! In fact, RFL of SL is the most global Relay event with teams and volunteers and supporters from more than 90 countries, worldwide.

History of American Cancer Society:

Applications
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Designers | https://goo.gl/6MKhur

Bloggers | https://goo.gl/pQIjvA

Special Events | http://goo.gl/NKveWx

Media Partner | Contact DjRoseAthena

Event Timeline
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Designer Application | December 5, 2016 – January 12, 2017

Blogger Application | December 5, 2016 – January 12, 2017

Special Events | December 5, 2016 – January 12, 2017

Photos of Exclusives Due | February 10, 2017

Model List to Designers | February 11 & 12, 2017

Exclusives to models | February 17, 2017

Sim Set up for Designers | February 27, 2017 – March 3, 2017

Event Opens | March 5th, 2017

Event Closes | March 19th, 2017

Sim Clean Up |  March 20, 2017

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Fashion For Life Website
http://fashionforlifesl.blogspot.com/

Fashion For Life Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SLFashionForLife/

Relay For Life of Second Life Website
http://relayforlifeofsecondlife.org/

American Cancer Society Website
http://www.cancer.org/

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Fashion For Life 2017 Event Schedule
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Main landing point:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Glam%201/129/153/24

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Event Schedule
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March 5th, 2017 – Opening Ceremony 12pm-2pm slt
DJ: Rose Mikaelson
Hostess: Gracely McKenzie (thecenterfolds)

March 11th – Fashion Show 11am slt
Hostess: Rose Mikaelson

March 8th – 6PM-8PM Live Singer
Singer: Melissa Ansley
Hostess: Rose Mikaelson

March 10th – Club party 10-12am SLT
DJ: Rhiannon Colclough
Hostess: Gracely McKenzie (thecenterfolds)

March 10th – The Dazzlers 6:30pm slt
Hostess: Rose Mikaelson

March 11th – Club Party 2pm to 4pm
DJ: Bliss Snowfall
Hostess: Suki Rexen

March 12th – Fashion Show 11am slt (Southern Agency)
Hostess:

March 12th – Relay Rap 3:30pm – 4:30pm slt
Hostess: T1Radio

March 17th – The Dazzlers 6:30pm slt
Hostess: Rose Mikaelson

March 18th – Fashion Show 11am slt
Hostess: Rose Mikaelson

March 19th – Closing Ceremony 12pm-2pm slt
DJ: Sagia
Hostess: Suki Rexen

Please spread the word about Fashion For Life 2017 happening in Second Life soon. 🙂

RFL of SL 2017 Team Registration Opens Sunday 12th February

Relay For Life of Second Life 2017 team registrations open at 6am SLT on Sunday 12th February 2017. This year teams are recommended to have at least 5 members and teams that meet the minimum fundraising levels will be eligible for a campsite and real life prizes/awards. See the press release below for more details.

The 2017 RFL of SL season officially kicks off on 5th March 2017. The theme for 2017 is Passport To Hope and it’s going to be another incredible season I think. RFL of SL is still the world’s largest virtual fundraising event and every year new records are being set.

Confirmed dates for RFL of SL 2017 Events So Far:

• Paint SL Purple starts on 4th – 12th March 2017
• RFL of SL 2017 season kicks off 5th March 2017
• Relay Weekend 2017 will be on 15th – 16th July 2017

Here is the full press release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 10, 2017
WEBSITE: WWW.RELAYFORLIFEOFSECONDLIFE.ORG
For More Information Contact Serina Juran

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RELAY FOR LIFE OF SECOND LIFE TEAM REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 12, 2017

Second Life Residents Invited To Participate in the World’s Largest Virtual Fundraising Event!

Relay For Life of Second Life Team Registration opens at 6 am SLT on Sunday, February 12, 2017.

Led by Event Leadership Team chair Nuala Maracas and co-chairs Leala Spire and Grace Devin, the 2017 season kicks off March 5th and continues through Relay For Life Weekend in Second Life on the 15th & 16th of July. The theme for the 2017 Relay season is “Passport To Hope”.

Team Registration Details
• Captains may register their teams beginning Feb 12th by visiting http://relayforlifeofsecondlife.org/
and clicking the TEAM REGISTRATION button.
• Teams are recommended to have at least 5 members
• Captains will be asked to set a goal for their team.
• Teams who meet the minimum fundraising levels will be eligible for a campsite and for real life prizes and awards.

A new Supporter category has been created to give credit to non-team entities who in the past have raised funds for Relay using General Donations kiosks.These businesses, clubs or organizations can contact PrettyKitty Gumbo in world to be assigned a “Supporter” number and receive fundraising tools.

“This year we are not just going to think outside the box,” said event Chair Nuala Maracas. “We are going to Break The Box! Together we are going to make a difference. Together we are going to help our American Cancer Society finish this fight!”
About Relay For Life of Second Life

Relay For Life is the signature event of the American Cancer Society and has been active, and continually growing in Second Life for 13 years. In 2005, the first Relay For Life of Second Life (RFL of SL) was attended by a few hundred avatars and raised almost $5,000 US dollars for the American Cancer Society. As of July 2014 RFL of SL ranked number 17th in donations received among more than 5600 relay events held worldwide. As of January, 2017 RFL of SL celebrated raising 3 million US dollars to support the mission of the Society to ‘Save Lives, Celebrate Lives and Lead The Fight for A World Without Cancer!

About the American Cancer Society

For more than 100 years, the American Cancer Society has been working to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays and is the world leader in the fight to end cancer. Together with our global partners and millions of supporters, the American Cancer Society carries out its mission to Save Lives, Celebrate Lives, and Lead the Fight for a World Without Cancer.

For More Information:

www.relayforlifeofsecondlife.org

www.cancer.org/involved/participate/relayforlife/second-life

The RFL of SL 2017 season is almost here! 🙂