Reader Submitted: Relay For Life of Second Life Holds Ribbon Cutting and First Laps

 

By Cynthia Farshore

 

On Saturday January 10th at noon SLT the Relay For Life of Second Life held a ribbon cutting ceremony and first lap followed by a dance. This was to celebrate the remaking of the entire American Cancer Society Island region and the symbolic beginning of the 2026 season. 

The American Cancer Society Island region is the official home of the American Cancer Society in Second Life. Since 2005, cancer patients, caregivers, and volunteers have been able to receive services and support from the ACS in SL without having to leave the virtual world.

The region filled with avatars of every kind listening to the dedications and descriptions of who did what to the region. Then ribbons that had been setup around the center square were cut.

After some cheering it was time to perform what is called the first lap were everyone walks around the interior of the new information center. At first things started rough as the leads were using voice instead of chat and not everyone could get voice. 

With the spirit of relay everyone helped in passing word what to do and was easy to follow the crowd as well.

It was a wonderful sight to see such a large crowd walking together in a single direction inside with dragons and winged unicorns flying around the outside. All united in the fight against cancer.

After a few laps around the crowd then moved across to a stage and dance balls where they danced and party from 2pm slt – 6pm slt.

If this event is going to be any indication as to what this season will be like then it will be a very great year!
 

Cynthia Farshore 

 

Reader Submitted Pictures: Marine Corps Ball

At 6PM SL time on Sunday November 10, The Veterans Tribute held its Marine Corps Ball in honor of the anniversary of the founding of the US Marines. Eespy Spyker and Dena McMahon would send pictures of the event to the Newser.

"The RL marine in the middle is Ace Arkin, the marine on the right is Possum Bayou- Sophie (possum1.elan)"

Happy Anniversary, United States Marine Corps.

 

 

Events

Reader Submitted Pictures: Firestorm Anniversary Party

 

On Saturday September 7, the Firestorm team celebrated their anniversary with a party. While the Newser couldn't be there, Panterapolnocy sent the Newser a number of pictures. 

It should be reminded that at the scene of the party, some free gifts were left. It is unknown how much longer they will be there.

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Firestorm%20Dow%20Forest/237/238/3903

Pictures from Panterapolnocy

Reader Submitted: Rock Band Tribute Concert At Steelhead

 

On October 20th, The Johnathan Heiss Project held Scorpions Tribute Concert to promote Steelhead. 

They dedicated their time to help Steelhead out, and gave everyone a rocking good time. 

 

 

 

 

It was probably the biggest event to happen in all of Steelhead's history.

Steelhead Mayor Fuzzball Ortega (in a Trek Captain uniform), Genie Ortega (Trek officer's uniform), Zaida Gearbox, and Stereo Nacht

Deputy Mayor Zantyago Mannonen enjoying the show

More people showed up after these pictures were taken, and everyone enjoyed themselves, the event went smoothly, and Johnathan Heiss has shown an interest in returning to Steelhead for more events.

Just the start of more positive changes coming to Steelhead

Fuzzball Ortega

Reader Submitted: The Privateers Ball Hauls In A King’s Ransom!

 

By Cynthia Farshore

 

On Sunday May 21st Relay For Life Team Aether Chrononauts Tiny Steps or ACTS lead by Wildstar Beaumont  and Liz Wilner held The Privateers Ball Swashbucklers for Life Edition to benefit Relay for Life of Second Life 2023 on Rosehaven Absinthe in the Rosehaven sim group from noon to 2pm SLT. The dance was to raise donations for the American Cancer Society through Relay For Life of Second Life kiosk. 

 

With music DJed by Magda Kamanev, who has done all the Privateers Balls, the dance proved to be promising when within 15 minutes had collected L$35,000. By the time an hour had passed the total climbed to over L$100,000 with around 50 people present. Right at an hour and a half the kiosk hit L$150,000! About this time a challenge was put up that if the total reached L$175,000 then a L$25,000 contribution would be given. It was down to the wire but in the last minutes the kiosk hit L$175,000 but then quickly 185 then 195 and right in the last few seconds L$200,000!!!

 

Wildstar Beaumont is quoted to say” Thank you so much for being here and for your donations! Including the Ascot kiosks we made more than 250k L$ That is more than 1000 USD for relay for life.” and “when we started the ball team ACTS was sapphire. We sailed through emerald and we are almost ruby now. Thank you all again ! “. With three weeks left till relay weekend it’s going to be interesting just how far this team might go

Cynthia Farshore