Congratulations to the Infomaniac Racers in Relay For Life!
Dateline: Info Island, Second LIfe Metaverse (Written by HollyJean Allen)
The Infomaniac Racers, a Relay for Life team who’s sole purpose is to raise funds for the American Cancer Society, was recognized for its work in the category of Cancer Awareness. The third place award was given based on a special build that featured links to American Cancer Society web sites, and dispensed information on cancer, its detection and prevention. The build, a ‘campsite’ on the track of the relay, featured oversize books that honored family and friends who have been affected by cancer.
The books were placed in a park-like setting surrounding a lake fed by a waterfall. A winding path guided visitors to the books and the information dispensers. Each of six books were written by members of the Infomaniac Racers. Georgette Whitfield, Amalia Broome, Sinner Sleeper, Waldron Rhino, Buddhistlibrarian Ballyhoo, and Hollyjean Allen. Amalia Broome also wrote poetry to recognize cancer survivors and caregivers everywhere. The site was fully terra-formed by Krull Aeon, and landscaped by Amalia Broome, Judi Newall, and Hollyjean Allen. It was a very moving place to visit.
The team was formed last January, 2008. For the last six months team members worked to generate funds for the Relay for Life campaign. They were one of 89 teams with a common goal. The combined fund raising efforts collected over $200,000 in United States Dollars! Many members of the InfoGroupies made many large donations of Lindens, and gave a great deal of their time walking the Relay track so that the team was represented for a full twenty four hours. This is done to help us all remember that cancer does not sleep.
The team was comprised of Alacrity Lorefield, Amalia Broome, Beliria Lumley, BuddhistLibrarian Ballyhoo, Forelle Broek, Haldin Koba, Honor Reiderer, Judi Newall, Leeorie Alter, Lorin Tone, Lourdes Denimore, Sinner Sleeper, Waldron Rhino, and Hollyjean Allen.