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The Second Life Relay For Life that was held over the weekend, organized by SL resident Jade Lily working with Randy Mars of the American Cancer Society, was apparently a smashing success. From what I hear, it had raised more than $10,000 before it even started. I wouldn’t be surprised if it raised a total of $50,000 or more, considering that a virtual car at auction took in $2,000, and Electric Sheep Jerry Paffendorf cites a figure of $30,000 from Saturday. For my part, I offered a profile in the Second Life Herald to the highest bidder. That coveted prize went to SL resident Chance Takashi for L$11,525 — just under US$40. I love that a profile in a virtual tabloid is worth $40 to someone. One interesting result of the whole event, though, is that it has more people thinking about how SL could be used effectively for other similar causes. (more…)