STAND: An Exhibition of Survivors and Fighters features HOH Members

It's been said many times that no two people travel the same journey, but when it comes to the fight against cancer there is a common bond that can be found in every story you will encounter when you visit STAND: An Exhibition of Survivors and Fighters.  This is the brain child of Catalina Staheli, member of the Relay Rockers RFL team and the photographer who generously donates her time to create the "Why Do You Relay? photos, , free of charge (though she has a general donation kiosk that you can contribute) to anyone who makes an appointment.

Two members of our Harmony of Hope team, Cathy10 Longoria and my dad, TS Darrow, participated in this exhibit and are sharing pieces of their stories with the masses.

When it's your story to tell, to open up a wound to the whole SL world you have to consider the courage and strength these two members of our team.  So, why would the tell their story?  When I'm healing from something I tend to not want not talk nor think about it and do my best to move forward; put the past in the past.  However, I had to stop and think what if this were my cancer story? Would I want to share all or even a glimpse into my very personal experience?

It caused me to gain a depth of respect for Cathy, Dad, and the others showcased in this magnificent exhibit. Condensed into a notecard, along with 2-3 simply breath taking photographs Catalina contributed for each featured survivor or fighter; they opened a piece of their real lives...their cancer journey...anywhere from diagnosis to their status today.

That is part of what the Relay for Life campaign is founded on; creating a community of caretakers, survivors and more to create an open dialogue and of course, raise money for the American Cancer Society as they assist the medical community in finding ways to control and even cure the vast and varied forms of cancer that plague our society.  In telling their stories, these strong people will give hope and courage to those who are also taking a cancer journey...as a survivor, a caretaker, a fighter...because it's for them we must continue to Relay.

Please take the time to explore this event STAND: A Survivor and Fighters Exhibit LM ; the original dates were May 2-10, 2015 with events happening every day, but it was my understanding that the Relay Rockers have said they will continue to keep the exhibit open until the closing of our relay season.  Watch the notices in the Volunteers group for updates.

The Future is NOW!

2013 Relay for Life Wrap Up

WE MADE EMERALD LEVEL!!!!

Harmony of Hope hard at work once again!!!!

The final RFL of SL total was $393,000 US DOLLARS.

2013 will always be know as the year RFL of SL reached Two Million Dollars in donations in the nine years the event has been held in Second Life.

It has been an incredible and unforgettable season!!!!!

CELEBRATE

REMEMBER

FIGHT BACK

2 Million Celebration

CELEBRATE

REMEMBER

FIGHT BACK

2013 Relay Weekend

What an exciting Relay for Life weekend!

We reached the EMERALD FUNDRAISING LEVEL and we won AWARDS!!!!!

CANCER EDUCATION AWARENESS AWARD

Third Place Tie

THE INVENTIVE CREATIVE FUNDRAISING AWARD

Third Place

BEST THEME-DECORATED CAMPSITE AWARD

Second Place Tie

CELEBRATE

REMEMBER

FIGHT BACK

RFL of SL Kickoff Press Release

http://rflofsl.blogspot.com/2012/02/2012-kickoff-press-release.html

Closing Press Release

Relay For Life of Second Life shatters records in 2011, raises US$375,000 for cancer research

Relay For Life, the signature fundraising event of the American Cancer Society, has once again shattered records in Second Life.

Less than halfway through the 2011 Relay season, the Relay For Life of Second Life had already raised more than one million dollars all-time.

At the Wrap-Up Party on Saturday, August 20, 2011 Event Chair MamaP Beerbaum proudly announced that the seventh  Relay For Life of Second Life had set a new season fundraising record of US$375,000, had a record number of 140 teams, and a record number of over 3,000 relayers.

This year’s theme was ‘Seasons of Hope’ and was the largest to date, with a track lined by luminaria winding through 41 sims of amazing builds representing the different seasons. Some 2,140 avatars completed one or more laps, a combined total of 3,486 laps, and visited the campsites and the designer sims. And 4,817 luminaria were lit in support of loved ones going through treatment, and in memory of those heroes who have passed on.

Speaking to committee and team members and volunteers at the Wrap-Up Party, MamaP Beerbaum said:  ‘WOW, What a wonderful Relay we had! From Kick-Off in March to Relay Weekend in July, you all worked non-stop, with a passion and commitment that never wavered!

‘As I think back on this season, I am in awe of so many things. We broke so many records.  We took the theme ‘Seasons of Hope’ to places we never thought it would go. And we brought it to life on 41 sims creating a breathtaking experience for all who found their way there. And most importantly we proved that we really can work together as One Team!

‘Thank you for giving me the honor of being your chair. Thank you for showing the world that SL is a good place, and that in this Second Life of ours, we CAN make a difference.’

Stingray9798 Raymaker ( in real life Jeff Montegut, the American Cancer Society representative in Second Life) said: ‘It makes me the proudest person in the whole ACS office to represent the coolest people on the planet!’

Spirit of Relay

The ‘Spirit of Relay’ individual award went this year to Daaneth Kivioq. Announcing the award, last year’s winner Ember Farina said: ‘The Individual Spirit of Relay is awarded to the individual that embodies the 'Spirit of the Relay' and takes into consideration the 'spirit' of the individual, how they embraced Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society Mission, and the enthusiasm displayed.’

This year, just as Relay was kicking into high gear, Daaneth suffered a debilitating stroke. Ember said: ‘His motivation for a fast recovery was actually Relay for Life! He worried so much about his team that he came back in world before he could even read or type; they all used voice to communicate with him to ensure that the team would keep moving forward.’

Nevar Lobo, co-captain of last year’s winner of the ‘Spirit of Relay’ team award, announced this year's team winner Team OD, followed by Steelhead Salmons in second place and Team Caledon in third place.

For a complete list of Wrap-Up Awards see: http://rflofsl.blogspot.com/2011/08/final-award-winners.html

For more pictures from the Wrap-Up Party see http://www.flickr.com/photos/ishtarskiss/.

Looking ahead

Looking ahead to 2012 MamaP Beerbaum announced that she would be continuing as Event Chair, supported by this year’s Co-Chair Dwen Dooley and new Co-Chair Nikki Mathieson. Nikki, who has been relaying in Second Life since 2007 and was this year’s Event Day area chair, said: ‘It is a tremendous honor to be invited to be a Co-Chair and I really look forward to the upcoming season.’ Her message to Relayers was ‘Keep relaying all winter... Do that by bringing someone... anyone... even if it's just one person who doesn't know about us... to ACS Island and let them know we're here... in SL. Tell them about our RFL season and get them watching for that kick off in the spring... invite them to it... get them excited and enthused to jump onboard with us.’

The Kick-Off for RFL of SL 2012 will be on March 10, 2012. Next year’s theme will be ‘Time for a Cure’. And the clock is already ticking!

MEDIA NOTES

About Relay For Life of Second Life

Relay For Life® is the signature fundraiser of the American Cancer Society. Relay For Life of Second Life (RFL of SL) is an annual activity 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 in a real world Relay. The main RFL of SL track event this year will take place on July 16-17. In 2010, RFL of SL raised US$222,000 for the American Cancer Society and this season’s total is a record US$375,000. In April 2011 the all-time total amount raised since RFL was launched in Second Life reached one million US dollars. The funds raised go to research, advocacy, patient services and programs, with 12-15% going to international projects. Just as in the real world, RFL of SL is an international event. More than 30 real world countries are represented by team members, volunteers and supporters!

The premier sponsors of Relay For Life of Second Life in 2011 are: Arcanum, ByKay, Peace Haven Communities, and BS’s Bring A Friend.

FOLLOW US on:

Twitter: http://twitter.com/RelayForLife_SL

Facebook:  http://facebook.com/rflofsl

RFL of SL Updates: http://rflofsl.blogspot.com/

For background information and the history of RFL of SL see:

SL Wiki: https://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Relay_For_Life_of_Second_Life and

Official RFL of SL website: http://www.relayforlife.org/secondlife

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Poppy Zabelin (2011 RFL of SL PR Chair poppy_zabelin@yahoo.co.uk) or Jennifer Curtau (2011 RFL of SL PR Co-Chair jennifer.curtau@google.com).

Poppy Zabelin

PR/Marketing Area Chair (2011)

Under the Wire Event

 Terran Magic says:

Officially Relay For Life of Second Life 2011 is over, but the fight doesn't Stop just because the kiosks dissappear.  Heroes and Goreans team are pulling out the stops on the weekend of August 26-28 and presenting you with music and dancing that is sure to knock your socks off.

This "Under the Wire Event" will feature Live Artists and DJ's from
all over Second Life..

The Event will run
Friday August 26th from 4-11
Saturday August 27th 8am to 10pm
Sunday August 28th from 8am to 4pm slt.

All Donations will go to Relay For Life of Second Life.

The artists and DJ's all volunteer for this and have selected a phenominal set.  This will prove to be an event to remember.

Love to see you there.




For more info contact Terran Magic.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Original%20Sin%20Ranch/159/60/21

Harmony of Hope Campsite

Random Padar says:

A child's Snow Globe invites us into a world of innocent winter and leads us on a journey through one persons struggle against a terrifying disease. 

Explore the Snowglobe village with it's information kiosks, and medical pavillion. 

Then ride a snowflake to watch The Longest Winter unfold. 

Each level expressing the emotional toil of the desparate battle against a killer. 

To find, at last, a victory in the realization that fear is the worst enemy and the future is as certain as you make it. 

A message of hope eternally budding even in the Longest Winter.

Random Padar, Team Captain, Harmony of Hope

RFL of SL Track preview

Hello media friends,

On behalf of the Relay For Life of Second Life Committee I am delighted to invite you to preview the Relay For Life of Second Life sims on Friday, July 15. The sims will be open to Relay teams, survivors, caregivers, volunteers, and members of the SL press from 10:00am on Friday - 24 hours before the Opening Ceremonies.

To gain access please join the SL's RFL Volunteers group, if you are not already a member (as I know many of you are). The group is open access, you do not need an invitation.

Here is the SLURL, which will take you to the Welcome Center where you can pick up a copy of the Visitors Guide: http://slurl.com/secondlife/RELAY%20FOR%20LIFE/94/124/22.

Please take advantage of this invite to explore the sims at your own pace and in your own time. Should you have any questions or want to schedule an interview with any of the members of the organizing committee, or others, please let me know.

Enjoy! And Go RELAAAAAY!

Poppy

Poppy Zabelin
RFL of SL 2011
PR/Marketing Area Chair

Relay Schedule

Well I cannot believe how fast these last 4 months have gone, but here we are, 11 days until WE The People of Second Life, will Relay For Life, on July 16-17th.

Everyone busy with these preparations and the buzz is truly amazing. Builders are going crazy building their teams campsite, and everyone getting their last RFL events completed for what is the climax of these last 4 months.

Everyone secretly wondering what this years total will be, and SO AM I.

SO, if you haven't seen the ACS RFL of SL web site this week, you might want to take a peek at the total raised so far. Last year we raised $222,000 US funds for RFL. On Monday (with 12 days to go) the total was updated for this year and the unofficial total now sits at $225,384 US funds!!!! WooooT!

This alone is an amazing testament to the 100's of teams and the 1,000's of volunteers.

Anyhow, here is the hour by hour laps, being planned for Relay Weekend

Jennifer Curtau

10am - 11am  - Opening Ceremonies

11am - 12:30pm - CELEBRATE - Survivor/Caregiver Honor Walk  - Survivors Are the "Spirit Of Relay" They Are the Promise Of Hope! Please Line the Track and Celebrate Our Heroes, Our Friends who have heard the words "You Have Cancer"

The Caregivers are the Backbone of the Fight. They hold the hands, they care for and support their loved ones as they walk their cancer journey. Once again Line the Track and Support the Ones who give so much to help our Survivors Fight Cancer!

12:30pm - 2pm - Team Spirit Lap - Teams R Us!  Team Shirts and banners. Walk the track with pride for all you have done to help find a cure for cancer.

2pm - 3pm  - Purrfect Pets - Sponsored by KittyCats - Wear animal print, neko ears, tails or even be an animal or furry avatar! Dress as your favorite pet or animal!

3pm - 4pm -  I Cannot Believe I'm Wearing This! - Wear something you normally wouldn't  wear in SL. Would never admit to being a Furry? Don a furry avatar. Wouldn't wear latex *ever*? Bring it on! Wouldn't be caught out in curlers and slippers? Wear it!  Not a girly girl? Wear frills!  Not a surfer dude? Put on that long blonde hair and swim trunks!

4pm - 5pm - Ride Your Favorite Horse - Sponsored by Amaretto - Ride your favorite horse, wear your horse avatar or bring on the stick ponies.  We're riding for Relay!

5pm - 6pm - Beach Party (Summer) - Bring out your beach clothes, go barefoot, don’t forget those water bottles and sunscreen.

6pm - 7pm - Fall Fashion (Fall)  - Wear those autumn colors or that Halloween costume.  You could even be a Thanksgiving Turkey!

7pm - 8pm - Winter Nights (Winter) - Dress for those cold winter nights, don’t forget the hot chocolate with marshmallows

8pm - 9pm - Spring Fling (Spring)- the season for flowers, new beginnings, and proms.

9pm - 10pm - REMEMBER - Luminaria Ceremony -  ( quiet reflection with readings and inspirational music; sims are darkened for reflection and remembrance of those and their loved ones who have lost their battles to cancer or are still battling it; all are invited to participate ) Walk the track in silence.

10pm - 11pm - The Power of Purple - wear as much purple as you can. ..skin, hair, eyes, clothing, .. just bring on the purple!

11pm - 12am - Favorite Sport -  football, baseball, rugby, hockey, swimming, cheerleading.. just  any sports attire.  Don your favorite jersey or uniform and bring that Relay spirit.

12am- 1am - Midnight Masquerade - Wear a Masque and costume and join the  carnival like festivity hour.

1am - 2am - Silly Hats -- The name says it all

2am - 3am - Appearance Slider Outfits - Wear only looks you make yourself in appearance. 

3am - 4am - Favorite Decade - Did you love the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's or maybe way back to the 40's or  the flappers or the roaring 20s?   Dress in your favorite decade outfit and show it on the track

4am - 5am - Health Matters - Maybe you are a banana, or an orange, or a carrot? Or simply dress in a healthy food color. Eating right, being active, and maintaining a healthy weight are important ways to reduce your risk of cancer.

5am - 6am - Up All Night - Curlers, Coffee, PJ's & Slippers - time to wake up and smell the coffee

6am - 7am - FIGHT BACK - Fight Back Ceremony - (Pick up your specially made RFL HOPE Cape and Fight Back Flags - available at the Relay Stations,  and join us as we make our fight back pledges to save a life this year -your own, a friends, a family member, or someone you don't even know yet.  Together we all can FIGHT BACK.

7am - 8am - Fantasy Themed - Fantasy Characters - Dragons, Pirates, Star Trek,   Fairies, Elves...  Fantasy themed avatars, Medieval, Tinies, Mermaids & Mermen, Wings

8am - 9am - International Lap - Wear your countries flag.. (provided by the International Committee or outfits that represent your country.

9am - 10am - Formal Hour - Wear your best as  you walk the final lap before Closing Ceremonies.  Formal attire.  Try to keep prims to a minimum, please.

10am-11am - Closing Ceremony

11am - NOON -VICTORIOUS! 'Take THAT, Cancer' LAP - Walk the track and meet the Relay Committee.  Celebrate YOUR Relay!

Damian at *The Club*

Harmony of Hope is proud to again host Damian at *The Club* 

June 26th from 4-5pm SLT

Damian Carbenell is a songwriter, guitarist and vocalist streaming his music into SL from the center of the USA,  Missouri.     Damian has been hailed as "one of the best cover artists in Second Life", by Metaverse Music.     The review goes on to say...    "He doesn't imitate the song just like it's original, he makes it his own." "His original songs are just as good as the covers. If he didn't announce it as an original I would've thought it was a cover song too.."

A typical Damian performance might include Jason Mraz, Green Day, Jack Johnson , Bon Jovi, John Mayer, Rob Thomas, Sick Puppies, LifeHouse, Three Doors Down, Muse and so many others. His wide variety in music style is sure to please everyone.

Come help us celabrate our new Live Venue at *The Club* all to benefit Relay for life!

Your Concert Ticket here ---> "The CLub"

Family Feud 3.1

** June 28rd **
** 6-8pm SLT **

Harmony of Hope Presents our 3rd Annual Family Feud 3.1

Due to some technical issues, (Not pointing fingers at SL or the internet in general,...) have rescheduled this event to take place on Tuesday June the 28th starting at 6pm at "The Club"
 

This is a huge event with a lot of planning going into it.

Teams will compete against each other in a game of family feud. Hosted by the one and only Dickie Dawson.

We are ready to play The Family Feud!
   
Because of the popularity of this event, we are asking to pre-registration for teams.

$2,500L from each player get you in the game. Prizes for the champions along with the coveted title of 2011 winner of Family Feud.



So bring on your team and Get ready to play FaMiLy FeUd!!

For further details. Questions IM Random Padar

Family Feud

** June 23rd **
** 6-8pm SLT **

Harmony of Hope Presents our 3rd Annual Family Feud                              
 
This is a huge event with a lot of planning going into it.

Teams will compete against each other in a game of family feud. Hosted by the one and only Dickie Dawson.

We are ready to play The Family Feud!
   
Because of the popularity of this event, we are asking to pre-registration for teams.

$2,500L from each player get you in the game. Prizes for the champions along with the coveted title of 2011 winner of Family Feud.



So bring on your team and Get ready to play FaMiLy FeUd!!

For further details. Questions IM Random Padar

Mega Challenge

OK here's the deal.

Relay for Life of Second Life fund raising Season of Hope is 30 day from being over. I see that amazing total we have done and I am stunned to see it top $200,000 USD all ready. ~WoW~

So my little challenge is this, several people including ours truly, will go BALD and more until the start of next years Relay For Life of Second Life season for 2012

IF

we manage to raise $325,000 USD this year in this last month in this Season of Hope.

Here's what we have committed:
ღJacqueline Briannaღ Bald until RFL2012
Vickie A. Maidstone Bald until RFL2012
Rose Dreadlow Bald until RFL2012
Tahisha Fairplay will give up fur for human until RFL2012
Jennifer Curtau will go Bald and give up neko for human until RFL2012

Back to the 50's tour

Hi everyone,

Jennifer just posted the schedule to the "Back to the 50's" multi-team event to our sister blog site RFL of SL and I saw a chance to sneak in and look around before the party started. I felt like a little boy again, when the circus came to town, and I would just have to sneak in, just to look around and see behind the scenes, before the curtain went up and the lights turned on.

Harmony of Hope will be hosting a Sock Hop on opening night from 6-8pm SLT with the fabulous DJ Mordred Lectar, at the Sock Hop dance hall

Wandering about looking at the designs of the building and the creativeness of everyone involved is remarkable, and I had the whole place to my self which this Thursday morning, which was awesome. But I got thinking about it, everyone involved just when crazy getting this ready for a 72 straight event with no stopping starting tomorrow, so I know were they are,... sleeping for the fun to come.

The carnival area is perfect, could almost smell the popcorn, the cotton candy, the hot dog vendors, hear the kids screaming from sugar, pop and excitement over dose and people of all ages screaming above the crowd from the various rides surrounding you. Looking forward to seeing alive with friends and family, and all the people who are covering all the events over this weekend marathon.

Hope you enjoyed my sneak peak at the "Back to the 50's"sim and hope you find time to stop in and take part, in all there is to offer. This certainly covers 5 of the top ten tips for cancer survivors, namely: 6  connect with others, 7  do things you enjoy, 8  stay physically active, 9  check your focus, 10 eat, drink and be helpful.

SO lets get the Dolorian out again, set the time jump to the summer of 1950 and take a trip with me Back to the 50's

Bain Finch

Building up

Well here we are 44 days to Relay Weekend on July 16th-17th. an I am excited.

Harmony of hope is having a Family Feud show for Relay For Life of Second Life

** June 23rd ** Time TBA

Harmony of Hope Presents our 3rd Annual Family Feud
                                   
This is a huge event with a lot of planning going into it.

Teams will compete against each other in a game of family feud. Hosted by the one and only Dickie Dawson.

We are ready to play The Family Feud!
   
Because of the popularity of this event, we are asking to pre-registration for teams.

$2,500L from each player get you in the game. Prizes for the champions along with the coveted title of 2011 winner of Family Feud.

So bring on your team and Get ready to play FaMiLy FeUd!!

Stay Tuned for further details. Questions IM Random Padar

So I will get more detail to you when we do,..

Bain Finch

Multi-Team Event

YAY, it's time for another Multi-Team event.

This event will take place the week of June 5th(start)-June 8th(cleanup).

This one is a very special event, for builders and non-builders alike.

For this event, we're going to test your creativity. On the day of the event you will be given a supply package. It's VERY important that you sign up before the event, so that I can get your package to you. The packages will not be handed out until the day the event starts.(June 5th).

These are the *only* supplies you will be permitted to use for this event, hehe. Inside the package will also be the LM to the event, the main area. When you get there you will choose a platform and rez a kiosk out for your team. Individuals are encouraged to join this event as well. However we ask that only one kiosk per team be rezzed. If you are building as an individual and not a team, please collect funds for the general fund and not any specific team. (this keeps things fair for all). The kiosks will be used for "voting".

You will have 3 days to build a masterpiece with your supplies. All rules will be included in your package, so you'll need to read them before you begin.

This will be a very low key event. We know June can be a hectic month. No worries about having to be there for any special music events or anything. Just a great way to come together and have some creative fun. But I do have very special awards for all participants. I can't wait to see the fantastic builds.

If you are interested in this event please fill out a note card and send it back to me Tari Landar. I will need the cards turned in by June 3rd at the latest. This will help ensure we've got prims and space for everyone. Please make sure that only ONE card per team is sent back. You can have as many builders as you'd like, but you'll only have one spot to build on. This will ensure you get your package and if we need to make any last minute changes to setup we can do so quickly.

Required Note Card Detail:

Name : (This is the person who will get the supplies. So if you're building as a team you may want to designate a head builder)

Team or Individual?: (if team put team name here)

Team only-Back up Head Builder: (In the event that the head builder loses the package or cannot be on, we'll need a backup to send a package to)

Additional Builders: (If you are on a team and know the names of those who will be building, please put them here as well)

Thanks so much, looking forward to this event :)

Tari Landar

Home and Garden Expo

The Second Life Home Garden & Patio Expo

The grand display of Second Life's Premier Architects, Builders & Landscapers – to benefit Relay for Life

Silent Auction and Scavenger Hunt

The awesome folks hosting the Home & Garden Expo are presenting and hosting a special Silent Auction. The landing zone for the auction is at http://slurl.com/secondlife/Home%20Expo%206/183/241/22 and they have a full list of the items up for auction, on their web site at http://slhomegardenpatioexpo.wordpress.com/auction-items-list. I know some of these shops, and they really do have a lovely collection of items up for bid, so I hope you give often, and give generously. Bidding closed at 10pm SLT on Sunday the 22nd.



Now I know everyone LUVs a Scavenger Hunt. The Home & Garden Expo is having a Scavenger Hunt for YOU. All you need to do is drop in at the starting point, grab a note card there and follow the bread crumbs.

At each location, find the little hunt item (a greenish house) and purchase it for 25L each. There is a sample at the starting point with a gift inside. Each hunt item will give you a gift and 100% of the proceeds will go directly to Relay For Life.  If there is more than one landmark listed at a store, that means there is more than one gift :)

Starting point http://slurl.com/secondlife/Home%20Expo%206/219/237/23
Participating Stores:
=============
1)  ~Beautiful Mess Designs~
2)  *InvitationStation*
4) Glas Houses
5) Creative Fantasy
6) Home by JLZ
7) SnowBound
8) Kabuki Creations
9) Park Place Home Decor
10) Cosmos & R&K Boutique
11) LK Family Homes
12) Kira's low prim goodies
13) Sofia's
14) LISP Bazaar
15) Insight Designs
16) *Art Dummy!
17) {what next}
18) Croire
19) Clutter Home & Garden
20) PRIME Furniture
21) Ballyhoo 512 Homes
22) Natas Designs
23) Nonnapie
24) WonderWorks
25) glas garden centre
26) Brennan Homes
27) ~Houses for You~
28) Pinky's
29) Organica Specialty Trees
30) Zoe's Garden
31) Persnickety
32) Designer Prims
33) Cleo Design

Both of these events have started already, so you better get busy BIDDING and HUNTING, as there's only 3 days left, before the Home Garden & Patio Expo closes for 2011, and goes POOF unto pixel dust until next year.

Do hit their blog site for details of their Exhibitors, Sim map, list of Sponsors, Builders Brewery Class times,  DJ schedule and much, much more. http://slhomegardenpatioexpo.wordpress.com/


Now get out there and ~GO RELAY~ at the Home Garden & Patio Expo, time running out.


Jennifer

WoW

Hello friends, more updates on a incredible weekend.

First, my posts on the RFL of SL Updates blog. The Ribbons recipients have been posted and a post on my reporting of the Ribbon Ceremonies and Million Dollar Hour which I hope you enjoy.

Now the other bits of news, I wish to share:

I have been offered the position of Area Co-Chair for the PR/Marketing group, for Relay For Life of Second Life, and I accepted in a heart beat, and I AM besides myself for this privilege. I don't think my feet have touched the ground since Saturday. We will miss Skylar Smythe's contribution, but she has several wonderful projects on the go, which I am sure, you either know about all ready, or will soon hear about. I wish you great successes with your many projects Skylar. But do take times to breath occasional, sweety. :-)


Let see, oh yes, I am working hard to promote and collect Why I Relay Testimonial Recording and I hope you will take the time to make yours. The link provides instructions and You Tube videos for making yours, for PC and MAC users, and I would positively delighted is you did submit one. We will never use your email account details for anything what so ever. I just ask you to provide the full avatar's name you wish to be assigned to your recording.

We are working to make these recording available online, for everyone to access, team event planers, team captains, DJ's and steaming media personalities, for use with their RFLofSL events.

And saving the best for last, Harmony of Hope received the prestigious PLATINUM Level Halfway There Award Ribbon for our efforts, and we are absolutely thrilled. Platinum level is defined was the team whose donations total in the range of $500,000 - $999,999 Linden, which we are currently at an unofficial total of $ 631,550 Linden. WoooooHooooo!!! Way to go TEAM!

We thank EVERYONE for your support, efforts and generosity! You do indeed give HOPE.

Jennifer Curtau,
Online Media Chair for Harmony of Hope
Area Co-Chair PR/Marketing for RFLofSL

~ We are one Team ~

RFLinSL events

Lots of events going on around the grid for this weekend in support of Relay For Life in Second Life. Let me wet your whistle on some of them.

Team Fringe is hosting a Fashion Auction on May 7th from 5-8pm SLT

The ONYX Bills are hosting a Radicals for Life Nike Show and concert on May 7th from 2:30-4pm SLT and later on ONYX Bills is hosting a Music Revolutions Weekend with 3 days music experience starting from 5-7pm SLT on the 6th, 4-11pm SLT on the 7th, 1-7pm SLT on the 8th

Hero's for Life are hosting a 12hr DJ Marathon from 4am to 4pm SLT on May 7th.

PHC For Life have been hosting a Carnival since April 10th which ends on May 8th

Relay Rockers have been hosting a Bid Me Bald-Nuala Maracas which ends on May the 8th at 4:30pm SLT. And Relay Rockers have been hosting Relay Rockers Bargain Barn Garage Sales since April 18th and running through to July 17th

Team Caledon are hosting a Mad Scientist Convention and Spring Hunt from the 7th starting at 9am SLT and running until the 8th at 5pm SLT.

Radicals for Life are hosting a Bid Me Bald-Tram Battle starting on the 5th at 6am SLT and running through to the 14th at 3pm SLT

Next week it's the Paint SL Purple event of the Relay For Life in Second Life week which marks the mid way point of the RFLinSL 2011 campaign.

AVENUE of Life are hosting Couture of Hope Charity Sales which started on May 1st and running through to May 31th.

And the Devils Rejects For Relay for Life will be hosting a Relay for Life Poker Run on May the 22nd from 1-5pm SLT

Home and Garden Expo is coming in May 13 at 12 noon SLT, and remain open 24 hours each day until it closes on May 22 at 10pm SLT. This will span 10 sims, with over 100 exhibits, more Entertainment and more ways to benefit Relay For Life, too! Builder's Brewery will host this year's Expo Classroom with lots of fun classes and a competition or two. More info at RFL of SL Updates

So there is plenty of RFLinSL going on around the grid and more events are posted every day, so check the Team Event page or find an RFLinSL event board in world, for times, locations and more.

Now get out there, meet some new friends, and have fun all the while helping us ~GO RELAY~

Love Jennifer