Relay for Life Fundraiser Raises over 12,000Ls!!

Today London held a Relay for Life Fundraiser in Hyde Park.  The fundraiser was a success and raised over 12,000L for Relay for Life, the official charity of the American Cancer Society!  This event was part of our April Awareness month of events, as we held fundraisers for Japan Disaster Relief and Second Pride.  In May we will have a fundraiser for War Child, a charity for children affected by wars.  Our event kicked off at 10am with DJ Anakin filling the park with 77 avis, followed by DJ Sweetdizzy who kept the crowd going with her awesome tunage!  A special appearance by the Second Life Cheerleading Squad capped a day of fun and fundraising for a great cause.  Below are photos of this event:





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London's Charity Auctions!

Check out the items we have on auction from some of your favorite merchants in London:

 

K-Code

Fenwitch & Co

Pear’s Computers

Body & Soul

Sa Rolig!

And a special giveaway from the Second Life Cheerleading Squad!

All proceeds will benefit Second Pride (Gay & LBGT), Japan Disaster Relief, War Child (Children displayed by war), and Relay for Life (American Cancer Society).  Most bids start at 20L, so tp to our special Auction area and start bidding (**All bids are final!**):

http://slurl.com/secondlife/London%20England%20UK/174/81/21

Find information about our fundraisers and April Awareness (a FEATURED Second Life Destination, on our special London Awareness Blog. Click here to access the blog).

Raising Awareness

The London Sims has always been a place that strives to help others since its first appeared on the grid.  From the days of the Hyde Park Gateway to its friendly staff helping to point people to freebies or explaining viewer information to new residents.  With this helpful manner in mind, London has decided to help residents in and out of SL even more.

We have designated April as Awareness Month and will hold a variety of fundraisers for the following charities and causes:  Second Pride (Gay & LBGT), Japanese Disaster Relief, Relay for Life (Cancer Research and Awareness), and in May we will hold a fundraisers for War Child (Child affected by war). 

To find out information about these charities and about our fundraisers, we have created a special blog, where you can find information about the charities and our fundraiser efforts and events.  You can find the blog at this link:

London Awareness Blog

Please contact jessii2009 Warrhol in world if you would like to volunteer or help with any of these fundraising events. 

Thoughts, Prayers, and Condolences to Japan

We in London are terribly saddened by the tragic events of the earthquake and tsunami which has affected Japan. Such tragedies do not go unnoticed in the virtual world, as many guests and London regular were talking about the tragedy today.

Even Linden Lab’s, owner of Second Life, is helping out, by creating special Linden Bears. All proceeds from the Linden Bears will go to Japanese relief efforts. You can read more about the special Linden Bears at this link:

Linden Labs Donation Bears Story

You can purchase the bears, on the Marketplace at this link:

Linden Labs Donation Bears on the Marketplace

You can also donate by contacting the Red Cross:

American Red Cross Donation Link for Victims of the Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami

International Red Cross Link

If you wish to send a message of condolence, please contact your nearest Japanese Embassy or Consulate. You can find a listing here:

List of Japanese Embassies and Consulates

In London we are working hard to have a fundraiser, where proceeds will go to the Japanese victims. Please watch this blog or join London Gossip for further information.