Event Details

July 17, 2010
Second Life
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The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe (and in Second Life) a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. At the Relay in Second Life, teams of people camp out in a designated "camsite" located on a set of designated, connected sims 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. Because cancer never sleeps, the Relay For Life of Second Life event is overnight and lasts at least 24 hours in length.

Although every Relay For Life is different, there are certain traditions at all Relays, no matter where they are held. These traditions help participants celebrate, remember, and fight back.

Celebrate - The Survivors Lap
The Survivors Lap is an inspirational time when survivors are invited to circle the track together and help everyone celebrate the victories we’ve achieved over cancer. The Survivors Lap is an emotional example of how Relay participants are creating a world with more birthdays like those of each individual on the track.

Remember - The Luminaria Ceremony
Set at night, we honor people who have been touched by cancer and remember loved ones lost to the disease during the Luminaria Ceremony. Glowing bags line the entire track, each one bearing the name of a person touched by cancer, and participants often walk a lap in silence.  In Second Life, anyone can make a donation by clicking on a bag and then dedicating the bag in memory of or in honor of someone who has been affected by cancer.  All donations support the Relay For Life of Second Life.

Fight Back - The Fight Back Ceremony
There is a Fight Back Ceremony, where we make a personal commitment to save lives by taking up the fight against cancer.

No matter where you are, there’s a place for you at Relay and you can make a difference today by signing up online to start your own team or by simply making a donation.

Thanks to Relay participants, we are creating a world with more birthdays a world where cancer can’t claim another year of anyone’s life.

For more information about Relay For Life, visit our Relay For Life information page.