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== What is Relay For Life? ==
== What is Relay For Life? ==
* Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's signature fundraising activity.
* Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's signature fundraising event.
* It offers everyone in a community an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. Teams of people from all walks of life have fun while raising much-needed funds to fight cancer and raise awareness of cancer prevention and treatment.
* It offers everyone in a community an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. Teams of people from all walks of life have fun while raising much-needed funds to fight cancer and raise awareness of cancer prevention and treatment.
* Teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path.  
* Teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path.  
* Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event.  
* Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event.  
* Relays are an overnight event, up to 24 hours in length.
* Traditional Relays are overnight events, up to 24 hours in length.


== What is Relay For Life of Second Life? ==
== What is Relay For Life of Second Life? ==
* Relay For Life of Second Life (RFL of SL) is an annual activity that takes place in Second Life in July each year.
Relay For Life is the signature event of the American Cancer Society in Second Life and has been active, and continually growing in Second Life since 2005. 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. The 2014 RFL of SL event ranked number 17 out of 5000 events, worldwide in donations received. SL residents have brought in over 3 million US dollars to help with the fight against cancer since 2005. This year, the Relay event weekend will be held on July 14th and 15th, and everyone on the grid is welcome to attend.
* 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.
Until there is a cure We Relay!
* Since 2005, Relay For Life of Second Life has raised over $1 million USD for the American Cancer Society.
 
* In 2011, Relay For Life of Second Life raised over $374,000 for the American Cancer Society.
For information contact Stingray9798 Raymaker, Nuala Maracas, MamaP Alter, Nikki Mathison, or Random Darrow.
* Relay For Life has become an international movement in RL and in SL. In 2011 participants from over 80 countries took part in Relay For Life of Second Life.


== History of Relay For Life ==
== History of Relay For Life ==
* The American Cancer Society's real world Relay For Life began in Tacoma, Washington in May 1985.
One person can make a difference. Nowhere is that more evident than with the story of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, which began in Tacoma, Washington. In the mid-1980s, Dr. Gordy Klatt, a Tacoma colorectal surgeon, wanted to enhance the income of his local American Cancer Society office and to show support for all of his patients who had battled cancer. He decided to personally raise money for the fight by doing something he enjoyed – running marathons.
* '''Dr. Gordy Klatt''', a Tacoma colorectal surgeon, decided to personally raise money for his local American Cancer Society office and show support for his patients by doing something he enjoyed – running marathons.
 
* Dr. Klatt ran for 24 hours around the track at Baker Stadium at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma. He ran for more than 83 miles. Nearly 300 of his friends, family, and patients watched and friends donated $25 to run or walk with him for 30 minutes. His efforts raised $27,000 to fight cancer.
In May 1985, Dr. Klatt spent a grueling 24 hours circling the track at Baker Stadium at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma. He ran for more than 83 miles. That first year, nearly 300 of Dr. Klatt's friends, family, and patients watched as he ran and walked the course. Throughout the night, friends donated $25 to run or walk with Dr. Klatt for 30 minutes. His efforts raised $27,000 to fight cancer.
* Over the next few months, he pulled together a small committee to plan the first team relay event, and in 1986, with the help of '''Pat Flynn''' – now known as the 'Mother of Relay' – 19 teams took part in the first team Relay event 'City of Destiny Classic 24-hour Run Against Cancer' on the track at the historic Stadium Bowl and raised $33,000.
 
While circling the track those 24 hours, Dr. Klatt thought about how others could take part in his mission to fight cancer. He envisioned a 24-hour team relay event that could raise more money to fight cancer. Over the next few months, he pulled together a small committee to plan the first team relay event, known as the City of Destiny Classic 24-Hour Run Against Cancer.
 
In 1986, with the help of Pat Flynn – now known as the “Mother of Relay” – 19 teams took part in the first team Relay event on the track at the historic Stadium Bowl and raised $33,000. An indescribable spirit prevailed at the track and in the tents that dotted the infield.
 
Since then, Relay has grown from a single man’s passion to fight cancer into the world’s largest movement to end the disease. Each year, more than 3.5 million people in 5,000 communities in the United States, along with additional communities in 20 other countries, gather to take part in this global phenomenon and raise much-needed funds and awareness to save lives from cancer. Thanks to Relay participants, the American Cancer Society continues to save lives.


== History of Relay For Life of Second Life ==
== History of Relay For Life of Second Life ==
* '''2004''' the first volunteer driven fundraiser for the American Cancer Society ever in Second Life
* '''2004'''  
**The first volunteer driven fundraiser for the American Cancer Society ever in Second Life
**Avatars: 99
**Avatars: 99
**Total raised: US$2,000  
**Total raised: US$2,000  
* '''2005''' The first Relay For Life of Second Life took place on Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28, 2005. It started at 5pm SL time. It was the brainchild of [[User:Jade Lily|Jade Lily]] (who in real life was an airman called '''Keith Morris''') and was reported in the [http://www.nytimes.com/2005/08/21/arts/21wall.html?ex=1282276800&en=4cedb085743c8125&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss ''The New York Times''] in an article called 'Letting your fingers do the running'.
* '''2005'''  
**The first Relay For Life of Second Life took place on Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28, 2005. It started at 5pm SL time. It was the brainchild of [[User:Jade Lily|Jade Lily]] (who in real life was an airman called '''Keith Morris''') and was reported in the [http://www.nytimes.com/2005/08/21/arts/21wall.html?ex=1282276800&en=4cedb085743c8125&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss ''The New York Times''] in an article called 'Letting your fingers do the running'.
**Total raised: US$5,000
**Total raised: US$5,000
**Avatars: 315  
**Avatars: 315  
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**Course Length: 2,500 meters
**Course Length: 2,500 meters
**Distance Walked: 2,042,500 meters  
**Distance Walked: 2,042,500 meters  
* '''2006''' The second Relay For Life of Second Life took place on Saturday, July 22 through Sunday, July 23. It started on Saturday at 5pm SL time. It was again organized by [[User:Jade Lily|Jade Lily]], and the track was laid out over 12 sims representing the different countries of the world.
* '''2006'''  
The second Relay For Life of Second Life took place on Saturday, July 22 through Sunday, July 23. It started on Saturday at 5pm SL time. It was again organized by [[User:Jade Lily|Jade Lily]], and the track was laid out over 12 sims representing the different countries of the world.
**Total raised: US$41,000
**Total raised: US$41,000
**Avatars: 1570  
**Avatars: 1570  
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**Course Length: 4,065 meters
**Course Length: 4,065 meters
**Distance Walked: 8,321,055 meters
**Distance Walked: 8,321,055 meters
* '''2007''' The third Relay For Life of Second Life took place on Saturday, July 21 through Sunday, July 22, 2007. The Event Chair was [[User:Fayandria Foley|Fayandria Foley]].
* '''2007'''  
The third Relay For Life of Second Life took place on Saturday, July 21 through Sunday, July 22, 2007. The Event Chair was [[User:Fayandria Foley|Fayandria Foley]].
**'''Theme: Quest for a Cure'''
**'''Theme: Quest for a Cure'''
**Total raised: US$118,500
**Total raised: US$118,500
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**Course Length: 12,140 meters  
**Course Length: 12,140 meters  
**Distance Walked: 18,432,891 meters  
**Distance Walked: 18,432,891 meters  
* '''2008''' The fourth Relay For Life of Second Life took place on Saturday, July 19 through Sunday, July 20, 2008. It took place over 33 sims laid out in the shape of an 'H'. The Event Chair was [[User:Fayandria Foley|Fayandria Foley]] and the Event Co-Chair was [[User:David Jacobs|David Jacobs]].
* '''2008'''  
The fourth Relay For Life of Second Life took place on Saturday, July 19 through Sunday, July 20, 2008. It took place over 33 sims laid out in the shape of an 'H'. The Event Chair was [[User:Fayandria Foley|Fayandria Foley]] and the Event Co-Chair was [[User:David Jacobs|David Jacobs]].
**'''Theme: Heroes'''
**'''Theme: Heroes'''
**Total raised: US$215,000
**Total raised: US$215,000
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**[http://youtu.be/u-62gwdx-JQ 'Video: Part 2']
**[http://youtu.be/u-62gwdx-JQ 'Video: Part 2']
**[http://youtu.be/kF9EJPJj4sY 'Video: Part 3']
**[http://youtu.be/kF9EJPJj4sY 'Video: Part 3']
* '''2009''' The fifth Relay For Life of Second Life took place on Saturday, July 18 through Sunday, July 19, 2009. The Event Chair was [[User:Fayandria Foley|Fayandria Foley]], and there were four co-Chairs: [[User:Tayzia Abattoir|Tayzia Abattoir]], [[User:Nuala Maracas|Nuala Maracas]], [[User:Stella Costello|Stella Costello]], who was succeeded halfway by [[User:Charlene Trudeau|Charlene Trudeau]], and [[User:Belle Loll|Belle Loll]].
* '''2009'''  
The fifth Relay For Life of Second Life took place on Saturday, July 18 through Sunday, July 19, 2009. The Event Chair was [[User:Fayandria Foley|Fayandria Foley]], and there were four co-Chairs: [[User:Tayzia Abattoir|Tayzia Abattoir]], [[User:Nuala Maracas|Nuala Maracas]], [[User:Stella Costello|Stella Costello]], who was succeeded halfway by [[User:Charlene Trudeau|Charlene Trudeau]], and [[User:Belle Loll|Belle Loll]].
** '''Theme: One World, One Hope'''
** '''Theme: One World, One Hope'''
**Total raised: US$274,000 (corrected figure)
**Total raised: US$274,000 (corrected figure)
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**[http://youtu.be/K6Cdq0_p9WM 'Video: Part 1']
**[http://youtu.be/K6Cdq0_p9WM 'Video: Part 1']
**[http://youtu.be/Ixj5qPTvtoE 'Video: Part 2']
**[http://youtu.be/Ixj5qPTvtoE 'Video: Part 2']
* '''2010''' The sixth Relay For Life of Second Life took place on Saturday, July 17 through Sunday, July 18, 2010. The Event Chair was [[User:Tayzia Abattoir|Tayzia Abattoir]] and the Event Co-Chairs were [[User:Nuala Maracas|Nuala Maracas]] and [[User:MamaP Beerbaum|MamaP Beerbaum]].
* '''2010'''  
The sixth Relay For Life of Second Life took place on Saturday, July 17 through Sunday, July 18, 2010. The Event Chair was [[User:Tayzia Abattoir|Tayzia Abattoir]] and the Event Co-Chairs were [[User:Nuala Maracas|Nuala Maracas]] and [[User:MamaP Beerbaum|MamaP Beerbaum]].
** '''Theme: Wishing on a Cure'''
** '''Theme: Wishing on a Cure'''
**Total raised: US$222,804
**Total raised: US$222,804
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**Luminaria Lit: 7,271
**Luminaria Lit: 7,271
**[http://youtu.be/H330iUlxKGk 'Video']
**[http://youtu.be/H330iUlxKGk 'Video']
* '''2011''' The seventh Relay For Life of Second Life took place on Saturday, July 16 through Sunday, July 17, 2011.  The Event Chair was [[User: MamaP Beerbaum|Mamap Beerbaum]] and the Event Co-Chair was [[User:Dwen Dooley|Dwen Dooley]].
* '''2011'''  
The seventh Relay For Life of Second Life took place on Saturday, July 16 through Sunday, July 17, 2011.  The Event Chair was [[User: MamaP Beerbaum|Mamap Beerbaum]] and the Event Co-Chair was [[User:Dwen Dooley|Dwen Dooley]].
** '''Theme: Seasons of Hope'''
** '''Theme: Seasons of Hope'''
**Total raised: US$375,000
**Total raised: US$375,000
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**Luminaria Lit: 4,821
**Luminaria Lit: 4,821
**[http://youtu.be/tKfyrTPa5ms 'Video']
**[http://youtu.be/tKfyrTPa5ms 'Video']
* '''2012''' The eighth Relay For Life of Second Life took place on Saturday, July 14 through Sunday, July 15, 2012.  The Event Chair was[[User: MamaP Beerbaum|Mamap Beerbaum]] and the Event Co-Chairs were [[User:Dwen Dooley|Dwen Dooley]] and [[User:Nikki Mathieson|Nikki Mathieson]].
* '''2012'''  
The eighth Relay For Life of Second Life took place on Saturday, July 14 through Sunday, July 15, 2012.  The Event Chair was[[User: MamaP Beerbaum|Mamap Beerbaum]] and the Event Co-Chairs were [[User:Dwen Dooley|Dwen Dooley]] and [[User:Nikki Mathieson|Nikki Mathieson]].
** '''Theme: Time For A Cure'''
** '''Theme: Time For A Cure'''
**Total raised: US$375,385
**Total raised: US$375,385
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**Luminaria Lit: 3,843
**Luminaria Lit: 3,843
**[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nk8Rsv1CmLU&feature=plcp 'Video']
**[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nk8Rsv1CmLU&feature=plcp 'Video']
* '''2013''' The ninth Relay For Life of Second Life will take place on Saturday, July 13 through Sunday, July 14, 2013.  The Event Chair was [[User: Nikki Mathieson|Nikki Mathieson]] and the Event Co-Chairs were [[User:Dwen Dooley|Dwen Dooley]] and [[User:Serina Juran|Serina Juran]].
* '''2013'''  
The ninth Relay For Life of Second Life took on Saturday, July 13 through Sunday, July 14, 2013.  The Event Chair was [[User: Nikki Mathieson|Nikki Mathieson]] and the Event Co-Chairs were [[User:Dwen Dooley|Dwen Dooley]] and [[User:Serina Juran|Serina Juran]].
** '''Theme: Celebrating 100 Years of Hope'''
** '''Theme: Celebrating 100 Years of Hope'''
**Total raised: US$393,000
**Total raised: US$393,000
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**Luminaria Lit: 3,334
**Luminaria Lit: 3,334
**[http://www.livestream.com/virtualrfl 'Video']
**[http://www.livestream.com/virtualrfl 'Video']
* '''2014''' The 10th Relay For Life of Second Life will take place on Saturday, July 19 through Sunday, July 20, 2014. The Event Chair is [[User: Nikki Mathieson|Nikki Mathieson]].
*'''2014'''
** '''Theme: A Journey of Promise'''
**'''Theme: A Journey of Promise'''
**Event Chair: [[User:Nikki Mathieson|Nikki Mathieson]]
**Event Co-Chairs: [[User:Random Darrow|Random Padar] & [[User:Dawnbeam Dreamscape|Dawnbeam Dreamscape]]
**Total Raised: $415,000
**Teams: 195
**Avatars: 2,365
*'''2015'''
**'''Theme: The Future is Now'''
**Event Chair: [[User:Random Darrow|Random Padar]]
**Event Co-Chair: [[User:Dawnbeam Dreamscape|Dawnbeam Dreamscape]]
**Total Raised: $277,000
**Teams: 210
**Avatars: 1,299
*'''2016'''
**'''Theme: Once Upon A Cure'''
**Event Chair: [[User:Random Darrow|Random Padar]]
**Event Co-Chairs: [[User:Nuala Maracas|Nuala Maracas]] & [[User:Leala Spire|Leala Spire]]
**Total Raised: $233,003
**Teams: 210
**Avatars: 1,129
*'''2017'''
**'''Theme: Passport to Hope'''
**Event Chair: [[User:Nuala Maracas|Nuala Maracas]]
**Event Co-Chair: [[User:Leala Spire|Leala Spire]] & [[User:Grace Loudon|Grace Loudon]]
**Total Raised: $230,000
**Avatars: 996
*'''2018'''
This year marked a shift in the Relay For Life community, where the old committee structure was dissolved in favor of a core Event Leadership Team that was responsible for the season and the event priorities, and allowing as many volunteers to participate in the execution of tasks required to execute a successful season & event. The entire fundraising system was overhauled and replaced, which would allow teams to continue using the same tools, year-round, without having to replace them.  
**Event Leadership Team: [[User:Nuala Maracas|Nuala Maracas]], [[User:MamaP Alter|Mamap Beerbaum]], [[User:Nikki Mathieson|Nikki Mathieson]], & [[User:Random Darrow|Random Padar]]
**Theme: United, We Relay
**Total Raised: still fundraising!


source data 2004-2013: [http://relayforlifeofsecondlife.org/history-of-rfl-of-sl/ 'History of Relay For Life in Second Life']
For a full history, visit: [http://www.relayforlife.org/secondlife 'RelayForLife.org/secondlife']
 
source data 2014: [http://relayforlifeofsecondlife.org/ 'RelayForLifeofsecondlife.org']


== Frequently Asked Questions ==
== Frequently Asked Questions ==
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'''A:''' Relay For Life is international. In ''real'' life, Relay For Life is licensed to national cancer societies in 19 countries outside the United States, and the American Cancer Society's International Relay For Life Program provides training and technical assistance to licensees. In Second Life, participation by residents from other countries is growing, with avatars from over 80 ''real'' life countries taking part in 2011.
'''A:''' Relay For Life is international. In ''real'' life, Relay For Life is licensed to national cancer societies in 19 countries outside the United States, and the American Cancer Society's International Relay For Life Program provides training and technical assistance to licensees. In Second Life, participation by residents from other countries is growing, with avatars from over 80 ''real'' life countries taking part in 2011.
Additionally, in 2018, the Fantasy Faire (a mega fundraising event for Relay For Life) was allowed to restrict all fundraising dollars to be used to help the American Cancer Society fund the construction of a new Hope Hostel in Kenya. This marks the first time that a Relay For Life fundraiser would earmark donations for a specific global initiative.


'''Q: Why should people from other countries donate Lindens to an ''American'' cause?'''
'''Q: Why should people from other countries donate Lindens to an ''American'' cause?'''


'''A:''' The American Cancer Society is becoming one of the global leaders in the fight against cancer and in cancer information, participating in many global forums and alliances every year.  Approx. 12-15% of Lindens donated to Relay For Life of Second Life are used to support the ''international'' Relay For Life program.
'''A:''' The American Cancer Society is the global leader in the fight against cancer and in cancer information, participating in many global forums and alliances every year.  For more information about how we are leading the global fight against cancer, visit http://global.cancer.org.


'''Q: How can I be sure my Lindens will get to the right place?'''
'''Q: How can I be sure my Lindens will get to the right place?'''


'''A:''' Learn how our donation kiosks and vendors work:  [http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY12SL?sid=154703&type=fr_informational&pg=informational&fr_id=42558]
'''A:''' If you suspect a fraudulent kiosk or vendor, you can ask Stingray9798 Raymaker to investigate.  All money donated through the approved fundraising tools will be routed directly to the American Cancer Society.  We can check our transaction history to verify that the fundraising tool is sending money, correctly. And, we can also check tools to make sure that they are functioning properly.  


'''Q: Where does my Relay For Life donation go?'''
'''Q: Where does my Relay For Life donation go?'''
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'''Q: Is it possible to fundraise outside the Relay For Life season?'''
'''Q: Is it possible to fundraise outside the Relay For Life season?'''


'''A:''' In Second Life, the committee encourages volunteers to take a break between August and February. But off-season/year-round fundraising for the American Cancer Society is permitted in some circumstances. For offseason vendors and/or kiosks, contact [[User:Gem Sunkiller|Gem Sunkiller]].
'''A:''' In Second Life, we encourage volunteers to take a break between August and March. But off-season/year-round fundraising for the American Cancer Society is certainly up to you. As of 2018, the fundraising tools will function year-round, but may be reset to L$0 at the start/end of each season. Only money raised during the season will be counted toward a team's drive toward fundraising club levels. Offseason fundraising may still show in a team total in hover text above the tools, but will be reset to L$0 to start the next season.
 
== Relay For Life of Second Life 2018 ==
*'''Theme:''' United, We Relay
*'''Event Leadership Team'''
** Growth & Outreach: Nuala Maracas
** Connecting People: MamaP Alter
** Build the Experience: Random Darrow
** Produce the Show: Nikki Mathieson
** American Cancer Society Director: Stingray9798 Raymaker
** Event Website: [http://relayforlife.org/secondlife]
** Event Date: July 14-15, 2018


== Relay For Life of Second Life 2013 ==
*'''Theme:''' Celebrating 100 Years of Hope
*'''Planning Committee'''
** Event Chair: Nikki Mathieson
** Event Co-Chairs: Dwen Dooley & Serina Juran
View the full Planning Committee here: [http://rflofsl.intuitwebsites.com/Committee.html]
*'''Key dates'''
View key dates here: [http://rflofsl.intuitwebsites.com/Special-Events.html]


== Relay For Life of Second Life Fundraising Guidelines ==
== Relay For Life of Second Life Fundraising Guidelines ==
This is an online virtual fundraiser, unlike any other.  If there are any questions about these guidelines, please contact the RFL of SL Event Chair and/or Co-Chair to discuss.  There may be times of special circumstances considering the platform that we are utilizing to fundraise.
This is an online virtual fundraiser, unlike any other.  If there are any questions about these guidelines, please contact the RFL of SL Event Chair and/or Co-Chair to discuss.  There may be times of special circumstances considering the platform that we are utilizing to fundraise.


For the detailed guidelines, visit our Guidelines page: [http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY12SL?sid=154702&type=fr_informational&pg=informational&fr_id=42558]
For the detailed guidelines, visit our Guidelines page: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=89967&pg=informational&sid=212807&name=fundraising-guidelines


== Articles ==
== Articles ==
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== Links ==
== Links ==
* Event Website: [http://www.RelayForLife.org/SecondLife RelayForLife.org/SecondLife]
*Official Website: http://www.relayforlifeofsecondlife.org <br>
* Relay For Life Website: [http://www.RelayForLife.org RelayforLife.org]
*Official Wiki: http://www.relayforlifeofsecondlife.org/wiki <br>
* RFL of SL Wiki: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relay_For_Life http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relay_For_Life]
*Official Plurk Page: https://www.plurk.com/relayforlifeofsecondlife <br>
* RFL of SL Official Blog: [http://rflofsl.blogspot.com/ rflofsl.blogspot.com]
*Official Tumblr Page: http://relayforlife-sl.tumblr.com/ <Br>
* Find us on Facebook: [http://www.facebook.com/rflofsl facebook.com/rflofsl]
*Official Pinterest Page:  http://www.pinterest.com/jwarrhol/2015-relay-for-life-of-second-life/ <br>
* Follow us on Twitter: [http://twitter.com/RelayForLife_SL twitter.com/RelayForLife_SL]
*Official Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/RelayForLife_SL <br>
*Official Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/rflofsl <Br>
*Official Avatar Social Network Page: https://www.avatarsocialnetwork.com/ASNpage/relayforlifeofsecondlife<br>
*Official Flickr Page: http://www.flickr.com/groups/slrelayforlife/<br>
*Official Google Plus Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/114793851785833186058/114793851785833186058<br>


== Pictures ==
== Pictures ==
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UPDATED January 5, 2012
UPDATED April 2018


[[Category:Annual Events]]
[[Category:Annual Events]]

Revision as of 13:27, 26 April 2018

What is Relay For Life?

  • Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's signature fundraising event.
  • It offers everyone in a community an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. Teams of people from all walks of life have fun while raising much-needed funds to fight cancer and raise awareness of cancer prevention and treatment.
  • Teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path.
  • Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event.
  • Traditional Relays are overnight events, up to 24 hours in length.

What is Relay For Life of Second Life?

Relay For Life is the signature event of the American Cancer Society in Second Life and has been active, and continually growing in Second Life since 2005. 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. The 2014 RFL of SL event ranked number 17 out of 5000 events, worldwide in donations received. SL residents have brought in over 3 million US dollars to help with the fight against cancer since 2005. This year, the Relay event weekend will be held on July 14th and 15th, and everyone on the grid is welcome to attend.

Until there is a cure We Relay!

For information contact Stingray9798 Raymaker, Nuala Maracas, MamaP Alter, Nikki Mathison, or Random Darrow.

History of Relay For Life

One person can make a difference. Nowhere is that more evident than with the story of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, which began in Tacoma, Washington. In the mid-1980s, Dr. Gordy Klatt, a Tacoma colorectal surgeon, wanted to enhance the income of his local American Cancer Society office and to show support for all of his patients who had battled cancer. He decided to personally raise money for the fight by doing something he enjoyed – running marathons.

In May 1985, Dr. Klatt spent a grueling 24 hours circling the track at Baker Stadium at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma. He ran for more than 83 miles. That first year, nearly 300 of Dr. Klatt's friends, family, and patients watched as he ran and walked the course. Throughout the night, friends donated $25 to run or walk with Dr. Klatt for 30 minutes. His efforts raised $27,000 to fight cancer.

While circling the track those 24 hours, Dr. Klatt thought about how others could take part in his mission to fight cancer. He envisioned a 24-hour team relay event that could raise more money to fight cancer. Over the next few months, he pulled together a small committee to plan the first team relay event, known as the City of Destiny Classic 24-Hour Run Against Cancer.

In 1986, with the help of Pat Flynn – now known as the “Mother of Relay” – 19 teams took part in the first team Relay event on the track at the historic Stadium Bowl and raised $33,000. An indescribable spirit prevailed at the track and in the tents that dotted the infield.

Since then, Relay has grown from a single man’s passion to fight cancer into the world’s largest movement to end the disease. Each year, more than 3.5 million people in 5,000 communities in the United States, along with additional communities in 20 other countries, gather to take part in this global phenomenon and raise much-needed funds and awareness to save lives from cancer. Thanks to Relay participants, the American Cancer Society continues to save lives.

History of Relay For Life of Second Life

  • 2004
    • The first volunteer driven fundraiser for the American Cancer Society ever in Second Life
    • Avatars: 99
    • Total raised: US$2,000
  • 2005
    • The first Relay For Life of Second Life took place on Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28, 2005. It started at 5pm SL time. It was the brainchild of Jade Lily (who in real life was an airman called Keith Morris) and was reported in the The New York Times in an article called 'Letting your fingers do the running'.
    • Total raised: US$5,000
    • Avatars: 315
    • Laps: 817
    • Sims: 6
    • Course Length: 2,500 meters
    • Distance Walked: 2,042,500 meters
  • 2006

The second Relay For Life of Second Life took place on Saturday, July 22 through Sunday, July 23. It started on Saturday at 5pm SL time. It was again organized by Jade Lily, and the track was laid out over 12 sims representing the different countries of the world.

    • Total raised: US$41,000
    • Avatars: 1570
    • Sims: 12
    • Laps Walked: 2,047
    • Course Length: 4,065 meters
    • Distance Walked: 8,321,055 meters
  • 2007

The third Relay For Life of Second Life took place on Saturday, July 21 through Sunday, July 22, 2007. The Event Chair was Fayandria Foley.

    • Theme: Quest for a Cure
    • Total raised: US$118,500
    • Avatars: 1831
    • Sims: 32
    • Laps Walked: 1,519
    • Course Length: 12,140 meters
    • Distance Walked: 18,432,891 meters
  • 2008

The fourth Relay For Life of Second Life took place on Saturday, July 19 through Sunday, July 20, 2008. It took place over 33 sims laid out in the shape of an 'H'. The Event Chair was Fayandria Foley and the Event Co-Chair was David Jacobs.

The fifth Relay For Life of Second Life took place on Saturday, July 18 through Sunday, July 19, 2009. The Event Chair was Fayandria Foley, and there were four co-Chairs: Tayzia Abattoir, Nuala Maracas, Stella Costello, who was succeeded halfway by Charlene Trudeau, and Belle Loll.

    • Theme: One World, One Hope
    • Total raised: US$274,000 (corrected figure)
    • Avatars: 1913
    • Sims: 36
    • Laps Walked: 2,155
    • Course Length: 11,907 meters
    • Distance Walked: 25,650,536 meters
    • 'Video: Part 1'
    • 'Video: Part 2'
  • 2010

The sixth Relay For Life of Second Life took place on Saturday, July 17 through Sunday, July 18, 2010. The Event Chair was Tayzia Abattoir and the Event Co-Chairs were Nuala Maracas and MamaP Beerbaum.

    • Theme: Wishing on a Cure
    • Total raised: US$222,804
    • Avatars: 1579
    • Sims: 36
    • Laps Walked: 2,676
    • Teams: 139
    • Luminaria Lit: 7,271
    • 'Video'
  • 2011

The seventh Relay For Life of Second Life took place on Saturday, July 16 through Sunday, July 17, 2011. The Event Chair was Mamap Beerbaum and the Event Co-Chair was Dwen Dooley.

    • Theme: Seasons of Hope
    • Total raised: US$375,000
    • Avatars: 2140
    • Sims: 44
    • Laps Walked: 3,846
    • Teams: 144
    • Luminaria Lit: 4,821
    • 'Video'
  • 2012

The eighth Relay For Life of Second Life took place on Saturday, July 14 through Sunday, July 15, 2012. The Event Chair wasMamap Beerbaum and the Event Co-Chairs were Dwen Dooley and Nikki Mathieson.

    • Theme: Time For A Cure
    • Total raised: US$375,385
    • Avatars: 1,741
    • Sims: 40
    • Laps Walked: 2,978
    • Teams: 155
    • Luminaria Lit: 3,843
    • 'Video'
  • 2013

The ninth Relay For Life of Second Life took on Saturday, July 13 through Sunday, July 14, 2013. The Event Chair was Nikki Mathieson and the Event Co-Chairs were Dwen Dooley and Serina Juran.

    • Theme: Celebrating 100 Years of Hope
    • Total raised: US$393,000
    • Avatars: 3,549
    • Sims: 40
    • Laps Walked: 2,898
    • Teams: 200
    • Luminaria Lit: 3,334
    • 'Video'
  • 2014
    • Theme: A Journey of Promise
    • Event Chair: Nikki Mathieson
    • Event Co-Chairs: [[User:Random Darrow|Random Padar] & Dawnbeam Dreamscape
    • Total Raised: $415,000
    • Teams: 195
    • Avatars: 2,365
  • 2015
  • 2016
  • 2017
  • 2018

This year marked a shift in the Relay For Life community, where the old committee structure was dissolved in favor of a core Event Leadership Team that was responsible for the season and the event priorities, and allowing as many volunteers to participate in the execution of tasks required to execute a successful season & event. The entire fundraising system was overhauled and replaced, which would allow teams to continue using the same tools, year-round, without having to replace them.

For a full history, visit: 'RelayForLife.org/secondlife'

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I go (inworld) to receive information about Relay For Life or for cancer support?

A: Visit the American Cancer Society Island [1]

Q: Why does Relay For Life take place overnight?

A: The significance of daytime and nighttime coincides with the journey that all cancer patients go through. A much-used slogan is 'Cancer doesn't sleep and neither do we'.

Q: How does this Relay differ from Relay For Life in real life?

A: The main difference is location. Residents form teams, set up and decorate campsites, and sell small items to help raise money just like at a local relay. Since this is a virtual environment however, there are some activities that are special to Second Life, such as, snail races and sailboat races.

Q: Relay For Life is an activity of the American Cancer Society. Is it just for Americans?

A: Relay For Life is international. In real life, Relay For Life is licensed to national cancer societies in 19 countries outside the United States, and the American Cancer Society's International Relay For Life Program provides training and technical assistance to licensees. In Second Life, participation by residents from other countries is growing, with avatars from over 80 real life countries taking part in 2011.

Additionally, in 2018, the Fantasy Faire (a mega fundraising event for Relay For Life) was allowed to restrict all fundraising dollars to be used to help the American Cancer Society fund the construction of a new Hope Hostel in Kenya. This marks the first time that a Relay For Life fundraiser would earmark donations for a specific global initiative.

Q: Why should people from other countries donate Lindens to an American cause?

A: The American Cancer Society is the global leader in the fight against cancer and in cancer information, participating in many global forums and alliances every year. For more information about how we are leading the global fight against cancer, visit http://global.cancer.org.

Q: How can I be sure my Lindens will get to the right place?

A: If you suspect a fraudulent kiosk or vendor, you can ask Stingray9798 Raymaker to investigate. All money donated through the approved fundraising tools will be routed directly to the American Cancer Society. We can check our transaction history to verify that the fundraising tool is sending money, correctly. And, we can also check tools to make sure that they are functioning properly.

Q: Where does my Relay For Life donation go?

A: See: [2]

Q: Is it possible to fundraise outside the Relay For Life season?

A: In Second Life, we encourage volunteers to take a break between August and March. But off-season/year-round fundraising for the American Cancer Society is certainly up to you. As of 2018, the fundraising tools will function year-round, but may be reset to L$0 at the start/end of each season. Only money raised during the season will be counted toward a team's drive toward fundraising club levels. Offseason fundraising may still show in a team total in hover text above the tools, but will be reset to L$0 to start the next season.

Relay For Life of Second Life 2018

  • Theme: United, We Relay
  • Event Leadership Team
    • Growth & Outreach: Nuala Maracas
    • Connecting People: MamaP Alter
    • Build the Experience: Random Darrow
    • Produce the Show: Nikki Mathieson
    • American Cancer Society Director: Stingray9798 Raymaker
    • Event Website: [3]
    • Event Date: July 14-15, 2018


Relay For Life of Second Life Fundraising Guidelines

This is an online virtual fundraiser, unlike any other. If there are any questions about these guidelines, please contact the RFL of SL Event Chair and/or Co-Chair to discuss. There may be times of special circumstances considering the platform that we are utilizing to fundraise.

For the detailed guidelines, visit our Guidelines page: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=89967&pg=informational&sid=212807&name=fundraising-guidelines

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