Visions of Hope - Silent Auction in Benefit of RFL of SL

From a press release

Ziki Questi, Tomais Ashdene, Em Larsson, Hills, Trinity Yazimoto, Boudicca Amat, Pusher, Bijou, Morgan Kincess, Dru G. Eiren-Milneaux and other great photographers and visual artists are joining forces on behalf of Relay For Life of SL (RFL of SL). Some of their original and unique works will be part of Visions of Hope, a silent auction starting on May 3, 2015.

Yes, that's it, an auction with some of the most renowned photograph artists in Second Life - and you can take one of them, or more, home with you (I mean their work, of course).

All the money raised with the activity will go to RFL of SL, which helps gather funds for the American Cancer Society's programs to improve cancer survival, decrease the incidence of cancer and improve the quality of life for cancer patients and their caretakers.

Visions of Hope will be held at Hope Haven Heroes Gallery (SLurl) during the whole month of May. 

DJ Cupric will be responsible for the tunes during the opening party, on May 3rd, at 1 PM SLT, and everyone is invited to join.

The Silent Auction
For the auction, one just has to click on the title boards and make an offer. The minimum bid is just L$ 400 and the amounts can be increased by at least L$ 100 each time. At the end of May, we will learn who acquired what.

So, if you'd like to check the works of some amazing photographers in SL, and maybe acquire some of them and help the efforts of RFL of SL, go visit Hope Haven Heroes Gallery during this May, and join us for the opening party.

Visions of Hope is hosted by Hope Haven Heroes. Hope Haven is where the survivors and caregivers support groups meet. Hope Haven Heroes is the Relay For Life of SL team that represents it (more info on Hope Haven support groups at the gallery).

Summarizing:
Event: Visions of Hope, Hope Haven Heroes' silent auction on behalf of Relay For Life of SL

Date: From May 3rd (official opening) until May 31. Soft opening for the press on May 1st.

Artists already confirmed:

• Bijou
• Boudicca Amat
• Dru G. Eiren-Milneaux
• Em Larsson
• Hills
• Morgan Kincess
• Pusher
• Randy Firebrand
• Ricco Saenz
• Tomais Ashdene
• Trinity Yazimoto
• Ziki Questi

(Others will possibly join the list soon)

Opening party: May 3rd, 1 SLT, with DJ Cupric.

About RFL of SL:
- The first Relay For Life of SL was held in 2005. It was attended by a few hundred avatars and raised about US$ 5,000.
- In 2014, RFL of SL raised US$ 415,000.
- 2015 marks the 10th anniversary of RFL of SL.
- This year the Relay weekend will be held on July 17th and 18th. Other activities, such as the silent auction, will also be organized during the year for raising funds.
- The theme for RFL of SL 2015: The future is now.

About Hope Haven Heroes:
- The RFL of SL team that represents Hope Haven, where the survivors and caregivers support groups meet.

Contacts for further information:
- Randy Firebrand (in world) and Ricco Saenz (in world and via email ricco.saenz@gmail.com).

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"Shine and be a light to yourself" by Floriana Tyler-Thor

If you wish to see more of Floriana's photography, please visit her Flickr photostream here.

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"The moustache is a lie" by Alex Griffin

If you wish to see more of Alex's photography, please visit his Flickr photostream here.

Fair Winds and Following Seas

The past Sunday I got an unexpected message from an old friend in the Swedish camp of SecondLife. It was an invitation from Ix Heron to attend the christening of a vessel of the SecondLife Coast Guard (SLCG). 

Left to right: Donatella Mitchell, Titti Anatine, Ix Heron & Deej Kasshiki

This was a special occasion for Ix because it was the first occasion that he would be a part of the honor guard. To become a part of the honor guard is - as I understand it - no small feat. To even be considered for this honor the candidate must pass both the practical and theoretical tests as first of his class and also be known as a good, supportive and helpful companion. 

Well, I must say that the SLCG has chosen well in honoring Ix. He is absolutely one of the most reliable and honorable men in SecondLife and one of the kindest and most supportive too. I know this from cooperating with him several times through the years at different events in Swedish SL. 

The ceremony at the christening of the vessel was very formal and followed age-old traditions. The SLCG Commandant Thorn Blackflag opened the ceremonies by welcoming us to the event. He was followed by Pier Cukor, who had built the ship, telling us about its particulars. After which we saw Allian Blackwell step up and christening the vessel "Potomac" with a pleasant speech and a bottle of champagne crushed on the stern of the vessel while we all toasted the Potomac and wished her fair winds and following seas in her service to the people of SecondLife.

A squadron of the helicopter force do a fly over in honor of the Potomac

,,,and the honor guard performed beautifully throughout the ceremony

This was another first in SL, I wouldn't have missed it for the world. Thanks for inviting me Ix, you made me proud to know you!

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"The Summerlands at Catalpa_003" by Nikolai Warden

If you wish to see more of Nikolai's photography, please visit his Flickr photostream here.

Second Pride Wants YOU!

I would throw my hat in the ring if I believed that I could do a good job for the organization and the membership and if I had the spare time to do it. As things stand at the moment I have come to the conclusion that I would not be able to serve the community as it deserves.

I hope that some of you who read this are in a better place in your lives and have the time to do the job and the stamina to stay at it despite daHaters.

From a group notice in the Second Pride Festival Group:

"The board of Directors of Second Pride is making a call to fill vacant seats on the board.
 If you are interested in any of the positions below please send a notecard indicating the position you want to fill and qualifications to any Second Pride Board member. Please remember to indicate your permission to share the notecard so that we can distribute it.

Positions we need to fill:
a) Secretary / Co-Chair
b) Marketing Director
c) IT Director - Experience with Joomla

Ezziedq Mirabella - Chair of Second Pride"