I’m a couple of days late on this, but… what the hell, right?
As I’m sure most of you have read by now, SHINE is a seasonal Second Life fashion fundraiser for Medecins Sans Frontieres (or Doctors Without Borders). Similar to Relay for Life, SHINE will be accepting donations within Second Life until January 1, 2008. How do you donate, you ask? Well… in one of the best ways possible, of course!
The above *positively stunning* dress, made by Nicky Ree, is one of what should prove to be several Second Life fashion designer products put up for grabs in the name of SHINE. All proceeds (that is, 100%) made from these releases will go toward the SHINE fundraiser. Like Nicky’s dress, I’m sure many of these products will be limited editions as well — there are only about 30 of this dress left for grabs at Nicky’s main store! At $1500L, it can be yours for a good cause. And it’s AWFULLY pretty, too. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the SHINE logo! I can’t wait to see what other fashion designers from around the grid will come up with.
A little more about SHINE and Doctors Without Borders:
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters, or exclusion from health care in more than 70 countries.
In addition to purchasing special limited editions of apparel from the grid and/or donating to the scattered donation boxes you will find, you may also send lindens directly to Shine Dreamscape in order to make a donation to the SHINE fundraiser. Designers that would like to contribute or are in need of a donation box may IM Alaska Metropolitan.
Again, this spectacular donation opportunity will be over with by January 8, 2007. Let’s all pitch in and help make the world shine a little brighter for the less fortunate this holiday season.
