Nuala Maracas

The American Cancer Society is very much a global organization. The American Cancer Society works with regional partners to convene and foster collaborations that mobilize a global grassroots network of cancer volunteers, experts and advocates in Sub-Saharan Africa, India and Latin America to advance cancer control policy and awareness, including the African Organization for Research and Training, African First Ladies, and regional partnerships that focus on women’s cancers in India and Latin America. "Our global work is focused on lower-income countries, where we work across the full cancer continuum, predominantly in national referral hospitals, often the only facilities where cancer is currently addressed. We seek measurable results in countries where Ministries of Health, hospitals and civil society partners can make the most significant impact." The Christmas Expo, in 2018, raised $20,495 US to help fulfill an urgent need by funding TWO Patient Navigators to work with the more than 1500 cancer patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi. Here is the link to a personal video to the Christmas Expo from the the Patient Navigator coordinator at the Kenyatta National Hospital, as well as a thank you from Kristen Solt, Managing Director, Global Initiatives, American Cancer Society. The Fantasy Faire, for the past 2 years has also had their efforts dedicated to the Kenya Hope Lodge, which is being constructed by the American Cancer Society to provide free lodging. The Faire has raised more than $118,000 US in 2018 & 2019 combined to support the project. Here is their personal video thank you from Kenya to the Fantasy Faire, as well as a note from Kristen Solt. Information on the overall Global Initiative is available on the American Cancer website, should you wish to get information. Our fundraising this year is focused on the VR Goggle program run in the United States, however, should you feel strongly about only donating to the global initiative, the link to do Global Donation Payments is located here. We still hope to see you at the Expo to enjoy the entertainment, build a snowman, take in the sights, view the 4th Reveal Homes.

The American Cancer Society in Second Life® and Linden Lab, the Society’s partner in the fight against cancer, announced a BLOCKBUSTER AUCTION as part of Believe In The Magic of Christmas, the 9th Annual SL Christmas Expo. The auction will be held during the Expo which runs from Dec 5th through the 15th and supports the Society mission to fight Childhood Cancer. One lucky bidder will receive a 6-month Premium Membership and a 4th Edition Linden Home with Exclusive Seasonal content and located on a special parcel designed just for them by LDPW Moles. The auction is the fourth and final element of the Lab’s participation in this year’s Expo. As previously announced the 4th Edition of the New Linden Homes will be revealed at the Expo, Linden homes will be decorated and take part in the annual Lights Of Hope house decoration contest, and the first-ever Ebbe Linden Bear will be revealed and available for a L$ 250 donation to the American Cancer Society, toward the Expo’s goal of raising $20,000 to provide VR Headsets to be used by kids undergoing cancer treatments. Silent bidding on all OOAKs begins Dec 5th, with final Open Auction Bidding starting at 10am Dec 15th. “We are grateful to Linden Lab for their invaluable support of the Expo,” Expo Director Nuala Maracas stated. “Every aspect of this year’s Linden Lab participation will help us not only reach our goal of $20,000, but will also help make more residents familiar with all the programs available at American Cancer Society here in Second Life® and in the organic world.” In addition to the Linden Homes and Ebbe Bear, this year’s Expo will feature more than 170 merchants, spread over 12 regions, and bringing every aspect of SL living to the event. Fashion, Childrens shops, breedables and home and garden are only part of the excitement. Nearly non-stop entertainment, Christmas trees, a Snowman Contest, a Kids Fashion Runway Show, winter activities, gachas and raffles are also on tap at the largest and best known Christmas Event on the grid. There will also be a Stocking Stuffer Hunt and the Magic of Christmas Mega Raffle with more than L$ 155,000 of gift certificates! Help bring the Magic of Christmas to children with cancer by attending the 2019 SL Christmas Expo, December 5th – 15th The American Cancer Society is the world’s leader in the Fight Against Cancer. All proceeds from the 2019 SL Christmas Expo supports the Society and its efforts to provide research to end and support for those affected by, childhood cancers www.slchristmasexpo.com

Mark Your Calendars for the 9th Annual SL Christmas Expo, December 5 - 15, 2019 in support of the American Cancer Society's VR Headset Program For Pediatric Cancer Patients. The 1st ever Ebbe Linden Bear will be available. That's right after more than 5 years as CEO, Ebbe Linden decided it was time he had his own Linden Bear and created one just for the American Cancer Society! And it is so cute! You can get that at the Expo Dec 5 - 15 Check Out The Trailer Video Here The Lindens will also be doing the 4th Linden Home Reveal at the Expo with a beautifully designed region showcasing the new home styles. Several Lindens will be participating in the 2nd Annual Lights Of Hope Home Decorating Contest. They have been busy untangling the Christmas Lights and are hard at work decorating the various Linden Homes. Be sure to keep an eye out for more information, pictures, and what Linden's are participating, then come vote for your favorite(s) at the SL Christmas Expo!

The next style of Linden homes will be revealed at the 9th Annual SL Christmas Expo, in support of the American Cancer Society. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO HERE Also, several Lindens are decorating Linden homes for the holidays and entering in the Lights Of Hope Contest! Get ready to vote for your favourite. Keep an eye out for more information and the list of the Lindens participating.

Pajama-Rama Family FunDay For Childhood Cancer Awareness Sunday September 15th@ American Cancer Society campus 11am to 3pm slt Pajamas are the battle wear of Childhood Cancer Patients Slip on yours and come to Pajama-Rama for a day full of FUN! PJ HUNT sponsored by Sweet Tots Keeba Tammas and the Tiny Maniacs sponsored by T1Radio Games & Rides Information

The 9th Annual SL Christmas Expo & Breedables Faire is open for registration The theme is the "Magic of Christmas" Everything from a 50 prim allotment to a 1000 prim allotment All donations for store registrations go directly to The American Cancer Society (tax receipt on request) Your Requirements; 2 100% Items to ACS Participate in a raffle or hunt Only 1 premier region sponsorship remaining Space is booking fast Payment due within 7 days of booking We sold out last year, and are on track to do the same this year. Don't miss out on grabbing your spot! Don't have a store? You can sponsor one of our special event areas - Breedables Auction Area, OOAK Auction Area, Ice Skating Rink, Santa Sleigh Rides and many more. Check it out on the site SL Christmas Expo

It's a Semi Formal Garden Party to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day! We invite all cancer survivors and their caregivers to join us, Sunday, June 2, 2019 for a day fill of music and celebration. **Starting us off: 1pm slt - Marqs DeSade performing live! Marqs DeSade's strong, pure and deeply sensuous voice takes command and draws his audience into the stories and emotions of his songs. His music is influenced by the classic rock of The Beatles, CCR, Eagles and various other talented artists forming his eclectic style. Marqs covers an impressive list of songs and always delights his audience. **Followed by: 2pm slt - Austin Moores live! Austin Moores was raised in music from an early age and has performed in bands and orchestras. He has played guitar, brass instruments and flute. He spends his time now with mostly vocals. In RL he took a 15 year break from music and has recently started performing in the virtual worlds. He does crooning, country, and pop. While he enjoys those genres, he loves doing Neil Diamond. ** A Special Relay Rap Live Talk Show at 3:30pm slt is next Cancer Survivors Trader Whiplash & Sandie Slate will be joined by members of the ACS Cancer Survivor Network who will share their stories and how the support group helps them with the day to day issues of living with cancer. **Wrapping up the day : The Time Machine - with Trader Whiplash. 5 - 7pm slt Dance to the magical sounds of the 60's as Trader takes us on a special journey through time. Dance in the garden with friends for a musical ending to a beautiful day.

It's a weekend of Peace Love and Hope, Great Music and yes, lots of MUD! Once again The Relay Rockers invite everyone to join them May 17, 18, 19, 2019 for RelayStock 2019, a multi team Relay For Life of Second Life event. The event will feature 'Team Sites' around a 60s style festival stage. Relay teams are invited to bring Kiosks and Vendors, host 2 hour DJ segments on the stage or invite live musicians to perform. RelayStock is open Friday May 17 12pm - 9pm slt ..... Saturday May 18  7am - 9pm slt .... and Sunday May 19  7 am - 9pm slt The Stage Schedule: Friday May 17 1:30pm DJ Kermie UFS Metamorphosis 3:00pm The A Team Friends For A Cure 4:30pm DJ Cain Spirit of the DragonRFL 6:00pm DJ Madonna Daehlie Team Shadow 7:30pm WILDEAGLE Tribute Band with MrMiKie String Live Saturday May 18th 10:30am DJ Ray02 Little Inspired Dream Walkers 12pm DJ Dolleyes Barbosa Too Tough To Die 1:30pm AustinMoores – Roos With A Dream & The River of Life Teams 3pm Todd Rumsford – LIVE – Cure Chasers 4pm Keeba & The Tiny Maniacs – LIVE – Relay Rockers 5pm The Core Four – Cancer Gets Stung 6:30pm DJ Heath Harmony Of Hope 8:00pm DJ Kayla Roos With A Dream Sunday May 19th 11am Holocluck Henly ACTS 12:30pm DJ Escape Team Bobbi Sue 2pm DJ Landy CRFB FINALIST #2 3:30pm Tril MacLeod CRFB FINALIST #1 5pm CRFB AWARD CEREMONY 5:15pm Trader Whiplash – Cure Chasers, The River Of Life & Roos With A Dream Teams And of course..don't' forget to Bid The Lindens Bald while you are there !

Once again Linden Lab is teaming up with the Relay Rockers to support the Relay For Life of Second Life and putting their hair on the line’ to help the American Cancer Society Save Lives, Celebrate Lives, and Lead The Fight For a World Without Cancer. Five teams of Lindens have accepted the challenge to see who can raise the most donations and win the right to shave the heads of the members of the team with the lowest kiosk total. The team that is ‘Bid Bald’ will be without hair for 30 days! The participating Linden Teams are: CUSTOMER ACCOUNT OPERATIONS: Dakota Linden, Theresa Linden and Vanessa Linden CONCIERGE SUPPORT: Dottie Linden, Evie Linden, Rocko Linden, TJ Linden, Vix Linden, Volo Linden and Wendi Linden LAND OPERATIONS: Constantine Linden, Izzy Linden, Kona Linden and Madori Linden TIER 1 SUPPORT: Acan Linden, Cantara Linden, Ellie Linden, Ginger Linden and Jet Linden SUPPORT MANAGEMENT: Ami Linden, Derrick Linden, Kristin Linden and Maggie Linden The five Linden teams will have kiosks placed on the RelayStock2019 region beginning May 15th. For the next week residents can vote to help their favorite Linden(s) KEEP THEIR HAIR while bidding the team with the LEAST in their Kiosk Bald for One Month! Don’t miss the party on May 22nd, featuring the debut of the Tiny Maniacs ‘On Our Own’! (No Keeba?!? OMG!!) Linden Lab and the Rockers first joined forces in 2017 when the event raised over L$2.25 million in support of Relay For Life. Since then Bid The Lindens Bald has raised more than L$3.5 million. More Info Here

4 Hours Of Rocking Blues on Tues May 14 at Bray’s Place Blues Club in support of The Relay For Life of Second Life. Best rockin’ blues, delta blues, Chicago blues, old and new! Garb your friends and come on down for the party and hep us Lead The Fight For A World Without Cancer!

Join us for “Voyage of Hope Art Show & Auction” featuring art and special photos from Second Life’s Artists and Photographers, to benefit Relay For Life of Second Life. All displayed art work will be up for silent auction during event. Work will be on open for bidding from May 1st at noon slt until May 5th. Bids close on Sunday, May 5th at 5pm All bids will be paid to a Relay For Life kiosk. Beautiful pieces of Art up for Auction! And explore YOUR Virtual American Cancer Society Office. We have services and support right here in Second Life for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers Your Taxi Awaits

We invite all cancer survivors and cancer caregivers to join us at YOUR Virtual American Cancer Society region for an informal Meet & Greet In The Park. Join us Sunday, April 14, 2019 from 1 -3pm slt Meet other cancer survivors and cancer caregivers. Discover how YOUR American Cancer Society can help you You don't have to do it alone! Music and dancing in the park 1 -3pm slt Learn about Hope Haven .. home of the ACS SL Cancer Survivor Network and the ACS Cancer Survivor Network. We hope to see you there!

We will be having Patch Linden live on Relay Rap Radio Talk Show, Sunday, April 7 to talk about the Linden Homes 3pm slt TP to the American Cancer Society Island To Listen Live or Listen via the web on T1Radio Original post is here

A Special Relay Rap At A Special Time 3pm slt Sunday April 7 Live From YOUR American Cancer Society Office In Second Life Join Trader and his Guests: Kaerri Rae - Home & Garden Expo Lead Stingray Raymaker - American Cancer Society Staff Partner Special Guest Patch Linden TP to YOUR Virtual American Cancer Society Office Can't make it in world? Listen on the web T1Radio

Since 2008 the American Cancer Society has had a 'local office' in Second Life Join Us Jan 27 for an Open House and find helpful information, RL and SL Resources for cancer survivors and caregivers, and much much more Information Sessions at 6 - 8am; 10 - 12; 2 - 4pm & 6 - 8pm Live Entertainment 12pm stl Austin Moores, 1pm slt Max Kleene, 4pm Relay Rap Radio Talk Show, 5pm Keeba & The Tiny Maniacs Learn About Cancer Survivor & Caregiver Support Groups Get Information about Preventing Cancer, Current Research and Global Programs Learn more about Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Learn how to volunteer or Join or start a Relay Team Join Us At American Cancer Society Island 🗓 🗓 🗓 SCHEDULE OF THE DAY 🗓🗓🗓 (subject to change without notice.. rl happens) (sessions are repeated through out the day to allow for time-zones and busy days. Come to one, or come to all!) ⏰✸✸ 6;00am slt ✸✸⏰ ➛ Connecting Second Life to Real Life American Cancer Society Services Location: American Cancer Society Building ➛ Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Second Life - General Info, ways to volunteer Location Strides Office ➛ Relay For Life of Second Life - Come Meet our Teams and Find Out How You Can Join one, Start Your own or Become a Relay Volunteer Location: Relay Building ⏰✸✸ 6:30am slt ✸✸⏰ ➛ Survivors Support Group 411 - Intro to American Cancer Society Cancer Survivors Network with Sandi Location: Hope Haven ➛ Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Second Life - General Info, ways to volunteer, support services in SL and RL Location Strides Office ➛ Relay For Life of Second Life - Come Meet our Teams and Find Out How You Can Join one, Start Your own or Become a Relay Volunteer Location: Relay Building ⏰✸✸ 7:00am slt ✸✸⏰ ➛ Relay For Life of Second Life - What Is Relay For Life? Learn about the American Cancer Society's Signature Fundraising Event Location: Relay For Life Building ➛ Caregivers Support Group 411 - Intro to American Cancer Society Cancer Caregivers Network with Annakari Location: Hope Haven ➛ Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Second Life - Out Shop Cancer & Parade Of Homes Fundrasing Events - Information & how to help Location Strides Office ➛ Relay For Life of Second Life - Come Meet our Teams and Find Out How You Can Join one, Start Your own or Become a Relay Volunteer Location: Relay Building ⏰✸✸ 7:30am slt ✸✸⏰ ➛ Relay For Life of Second Life - Come Meet our Teams and Find Out How You Can Join one, Start Your own or Become a Relay Volunteer Location: Relay Building ➛ Voices of Hope - Speaking with Survivors & Caregivers about the American Cancer Support Groups in Second Life with Sandie Location: Hope Haven ➛ Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Second Life - Become A Booster: The Different Ways To Support Making Strides Location Strides Office ➛ Relay For Life of Second Life - Come Meet our Teams and Find Out How You Can Join one, Start Your own or Become a Relay Volunteer Location: Relay Building ⏰✸✸ 8:00am slt ✸✸⏰ ➛ Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Second Life - Real Men Wear Pink with Nevar Lobo Location Strides Office ⏰✸✸ 10:00am slt ✸✸⏰ ➛ Survivors Support Group 411 - Intro to American Cancer Society Cancer Survivors Network with Sandie Location: Hope Haven ➛ Relay For Life of Second Life - 24 Hour Event in June...what is it? why is it? can we participate as volunteers? Can we just go and look around? all kinds of info! Location: Relay Building ➛ Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Second Life - Out Shop Cancer & Parade Of Homes Fundrasing Events - Information & how to help Location Strides Office ➛ Relay For Life of Second Life - Come Meet our Teams and Find Out How You Can Join one, Start Your own or Become a Relay Volunteer Location: Relay Building ⏰✸✸ 10:30am slt ✸✸⏰ ➛ Voices of Hope - Speaking with Survivors & Caregivers about the American Cancer Support Groups in Second Life with Sandie Location: Hope Haven ➛ Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Second Life - Become A Booster: The Different Ways To Support Making Strides Location Strides Office ➛ Relay For Life of Second Life - Come Meet our Teams and Find Out How You Can Join one, Start Your own or Become a Relay Volunteer Location: Relay Building ➛ Relay For Life of Second Life - 24 Hour Event in June...what is it? why is it? can we participate as volunteers? Can we just go and look around? all kinds of info! Location: Relay Building ⏰✸✸ 11:00am slt ✸✸⏰ ➛ Relay For Life of Second Life - Funding The Mission - How can you help fundraise to support the American Cancer Society. Various fundraising ideas / opportunities. Location: Relay For Life of Second Life Building ➛ Connecting SL to RL American Cancer Society Services with Kaiila Mahoney Location: American Cancer Society Building ➛ Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Second Life - General Info, ways to volunteer, support services in SL and RL Location Strides Office ➛ Relay For Life of Second Life - Come Meet our Teams and Find Out How You Can Join one, Start Your own or Become a Relay Volunteer Location: Relay Building ⏰✸✸ 11:30am slt ✸✸⏰ ➛ Relay For Life of Second Life - Funding The Mission - How can you help fundraise to support the American Cancer Society. Various fundraising ideas / opportunities. Location: Relay For Life of Second Life Building ➛ Caregivers Support Group 411 - Intro to American Cancer Society Cancer Caregivers Network with Kaiila Location: Hope Haven ➛ Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Second Life - General Info, ways to volunteer, support services in SL and RL Location Strides Office ➛ Relay For Life of Second Life - Come Meet our Teams and Find Out How You Can Join one, Start Your own or Become a Relay Volunteer Location: Relay Building 🎤♫ ♪ ♬ 12:00pm slt ♬ ♪ ♫ 🎤 ➤ Austin Moore - Live Entertainment Location: ACS Courtyard 🎤♫ ♪ ♬ 1:00pm slt ♬ ♪ ♫ 🎤 ➤ Max Kleene - Live Entertainment Location: ACS Courtyard ⏰✸✸ 2:00pm slt ✸✸⏰ ➛ Voices of Hope - Speaking with Survivors & Caregivers about the American Cancer Support Groups in Second Life with Sandie Location: Hope Haven ➛ Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Second Life - General Info, ways to volunteer, support services in SL and RL Location Strides Office ➛ Connecting SL to RL American Cancer Society Services with Sandie Location: American Cancer Society Building ➛ Relay For Life of Second Life - Come Meet our Teams and Find Out How You Can Join one, Start Your own or Become a Relay Volunteer Location: Relay Building ⏰✸✸ 2:30pm slt ✸✸⏰ ➛ Connecting SL to RL American Cancer Society Services with Sandie Location: American Cancer Society Building ➛ Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Second Life - General Info, ways to volunteer, support services in SL and RL Location Strides Office ➛ Relay For Life of Second Life - Come Meet our Teams and Find Out How You Can Join one, Start Your own or Become a Relay Volunteer Location: Relay Building ⏰✸✸ 3:00pm slt ✸✸⏰ ➛ Caregivers Support Group 411 - Intro to American Cancer Society Cancer Caregivers Network with Sandie Location: Hope Haven ➛ Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Second Life - Out Shop Cancer & Parade Of Homes Fundrasing Events - Information & how to help Location Strides Office ➛ Relay For Life of Second Life - Come Meet our Teams and Find Out How You Can Join one, Start Your own or Become a Relay Volunteer Location: Relay Building ⏰✸✸ 3:30pm slt ✸✸⏰ ➛ Survivors Support Group 411 - Intro to American Cancer Society Cancer Survivors Network with Ari Spark Location: Hope Haven ➛ Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Second Life - Become A Booster: The Different Ways To Support Making Strides Location Strides Office ➛ Relay For Life of Second Life - Come Meet our Teams and Find Out How You Can Join one, Start Your own or Become a Relay Volunteer Location: Relay Building 📻 ⫷⫷ 4:00pm slt ⫸⫸📻 ➤ Relay Rap: - Live Radio Show with guests from all areas of the American Cancer Society Location: ACS Courtyard 🎤♫ ♪ ♬ 5:00pm slt ♬ ♪ ♫ 🎤 ➤ Keeba & The Tiny Maniacs - Live Entertainment Location: ACS Courtyard ⏰✸✸ 6:00pm slt ✸✸⏰ ➛ Connecting SL to RL American Cancer Society Services with Sandie Location: American Cancer Society Building ➛ Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Second Life - Out Shop Cancer & Parade Of Homes Fundrasing Events - Information & how to help Location Strides Office ➛ Relay For Life of Second Life - Come Meet our Teams and Find Out How You Can Join one, Start Your own or Become a Relay Volunteer Location: Relay Building ⏰✸✸ 6:30pm slt ✸✸⏰ ➛ Voices of Hope - Speaking with Survivors & Caregivers about the American Cancer Support Groups in Second Life with Sandie Location: Hope Haven ➛ Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Second Life - Become A Booster: The Different Ways To Support Making Strides Location Strides Office ➛ Relay For Life of Second Life - Come Meet our Teams and Find Out How You Can Join one, Start Your own or Become a Relay Volunteer Location: Relay Building ⏰✸✸ 7:00pm slt ✸✸⏰ ➛ Survivors Support Group 411 - Intro to American Cancer Society Cancer Survivors Network with Sandie Location: Hope Haven ➛ Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Second Life - General Info, ways to volunteer, support services in SL and RL Location Strides Office ➛ Relay For Life of Second Life - Come Meet our Teams and Find Out How You Can Join one, Start Your own or Become a Relay Volunteer Location: Relay Building ⏰✸✸ 7:30pm slt ✸✸⏰ ➛ Caregivers Support Group 411 - Intro to American Cancer Society Cancer Caregivers Network with Sandie Location: Hope Haven ➛ Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Second Life - Out Shop Cancer & Parade Of Homes Fundrasing Events - Information & how to help Location Strides Office ➛ Relay For Life of Second Life - Come Meet our Teams and Find Out How You Can Join one, Start Your own or Become a Relay Volunteer Location: Relay Building