For Immediate Release - Rock Your Rack 2016 - October 1 - October 16

--FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE--

ROCK YOUR RACK 2016
October 1 - October 16, 2016

Breast cancer is one of the leading health crises for women. 1 in 8 women, and an every increasing percentage of men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. There is currently no known cure for breast cancer, and its early diagnosis is critical to survival.

Models Giving Back is pleased to present Rock Your Rack, an annual fundraising event combining the best of SL Music, Art and Fashion to support the work of breast cancer charities and raise awareness for early detection which is critical to a positive outcome for this devastating disease.

This year's event will support the National Breast Cancer Foundation which provides free mammograms, education, support and early detection services to anyone in need.

The 2016 event involved 63 designers including Gold Sponsors: AlaFolie, Athena Couture, Dulce Secrets, Emerald Couture, Empyrean Forge, LaVian & Co, Phedora, Prism and Kultivate Magazine. In addition, this year's event will feature 2D and 3D artists for the first time with an Art show sponsored by Kultivate Magazine.  Add to that the 4 Tribute concerts, 12 DJ Dance Parties, 7 Live Music Artist Shows, 9 Fashion Shows, the 10L Hunt, Silent Auctions, Art Auction and you have one must-visit event.

Designers will be providing exclusive creations with 100% of the sales of those items going to the National Breast Cancer Foundation along with a fine selection of the newest and most popular designs donating a percentage as well.

For a complete listing of events and more details on this year's event, please visit the website:  http://rockyourrack.wordpress.com

This year's event officially opens to the public on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 12:00 am SLT and will close at 11:59 pm SLT on Sunday, October 16, 2016.

Together we can make a difference!

Those who are unable to attend but wish to support the cause, may visit the Model's Giving Back official donation page at https://fundraise.nbcf.org/mgb2016 where donations can be made directly using a variety of means.

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About Models Giving Back

Models Giving Back is an agency of professional, certified SecondLife models who give of their time and talents to raise funds for legitimate and verified SL and RL charities. 

Models Giving Back was founded in October of 2012 by Jamee Sandalwood after a previous agency dedicated to charity work was forced to close due to the owner leaving SecondLife.  Jamee felt the work that was being done needed to be continued and set out to lead the models that were already a part of the former agency into new and bigger endeavors at the newly created Models Giving Back.

To date the agency has partnered with dozens of designers and provided models for runway, print and other functions that support charities around SL.

Rock Your Rack is the creation of Jamee Sandalwood and is owned exclusively by Models Giving Back in SecondLife.

Models Giving Back CEO:  Jamee Sandalwood

Models Giving Back Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/ModelsGivingBack

Models Giving Back Flickr:http://www.flickr.com/photos/94469096@N04/ 

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About the National Breast Cancer Foundation

The National Breast Cancer Foundation was founded in 1991 by breast cancer survivor, Janelle Hail.  She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1980 at the age of 34.  At the time of her diagnosis, there was little information about the disease, and she was forced to make a decision about her health with few options.  After her treatment, Janelle made a commitment to help women around the world by educating them about breast cancer and the importance of early detection.  NBCF’s mission is to save lives through early detection and to provide mammograms for those in need.  This mission includes increasing awareness through education, providing diagnostic breast care services for those in need, and providing nurturing support services. 

www.nationalbreastcancer.org

Create the perfect backyard oasis at The Home and Garden Expo!

I am burning the midnight oil, so to speak, tonight to make sure I have shown off all of the amazing creations available at the The Home and Garden Expo, which ends in just over 24 hours!  You have until midnight tomorrow to head over to this fantastic event, where you can feel good about doing a little home and garden shopping because with every purchase of donation items you are giving to the American Cancer Society!  What could be a better reason?  The Expo has officially raised almost 4 million Linden and they are hoping to make that incredible mark by the end of the expo, so hit those kiosks while out shopping and get us to that final goal.  I have spent evening creating a beautiful background oasis, with every piece, other than a couple trees coming from The Home and Garden Expo.  I think it's important to be able to relax when at home, whether in your favorite corner in your home, or if you are like me, I love being outdoors, whether in Second Life or in real life, meaning anywhere I reside you will find a hidden oasis.

Potomac Signature Homes has several incredible releases for the event including the Brookside Home, not pictured, that comes with a curving, stone path which accompanied The Wishing Well release, also from Potomac, quite well.  I love trees, and Dixie Dandelion has made my heart quite happy with their Spring Tree Grouping release for the event that come with and without daisies; and they made the perfect backdrop for my oasis.  Over in the gacha area at The Home and Garden Expo you will find a gacha from Enigma Designs for their Seasons Tree release, with the RARE having all the seasons.  Each one is gorgeous in its own right, so make sure to stop by if you are looking for great landscaping pieces for your home or photo sim.  What backyard oasis would be complete without a sparkling pool and deck?

Dragons are Too Seldom, Inc., otherwise known as DATSI Mesh has some amazing releases at the event bu I have fallen in love with this pool with deck, hot tub and chair, leaving enough room to add your own patio decor items as well.  DATSI has several pool chairs, inflatable toys and chairs to accompany your pool, and an inflatable kiddy pool too, making this the penultimate family backyard playground!  And if you are planning on doing any entertaining, then check out the magnificent releases from beYou World, who also happen to be a sponsor of The Home and Garden Expo.

beYou World has two patio tables available at the event, one is square and the other is round, offering you two different choice for your backyard oasis.  I loved the contrasting fabric design and dark metal of the Seabreeze set and thought it looked gorgeous with beYou's Freesia Dessert Plater/Plate and Chockberry Cake collection also exclusively available at the event.  Once you have decorated your new retreat, invite some friends over for a pool party and enjoy your oasis in the woods.

The Garden Details

Pool and Deck - Dragons are Too Seldom, Inc. (DATSI) - Pool Setting Display @ Home and Garden Expo - Hope3

Deck Chair (light wood) - Good Furniture - Beach Lounger - Gold Wood @ Home and Garden Expo - Hope7

Pool Toys - Dragons are Too Seldom, Inc. (DATSI) - Submarine, 2 Inflatable Child's Chairs @ Home and Garden Expo - Hope3

Pool Deck Plants - Mirage - Potted Croton, Potted Palm @ Home and Garden Expo - Hope7

Patio Set - beYou World - Seabreeze Patio Table - Square @ Home and Garden Expo - Hope6

Table Setting - beYou World - Freesia Dessert Platter/Plate Set @ Home and Garden Expo - Hope6

Dessert - beYou World - Frosty Chockberry Cake Crate @ Home and Garden Expo - Hope6

Trees - Dixie Dandelion - Spring Trees Grouping (with and w/out daisies) @ Home and Garden Expo - Hope6

Stones - Potomac Signature Homes - Brookside Stone Path (part of the Brookside Home) @ Home and Garden Expo - Hope9

Wishing Well - Potomac Signature Homes - The Wishing Well @ Home and Garden Expo - Hope9

Pink Flowering Tree - Enigma Designs - Seasons Tree - RARE @ Home and Garden Expo - Hope5

Tree w/Lights - HPMD - Garden Tree 08 - Green A - Lit

All other trees - Little Branch @ Home and Garden Expo - Hope1

Some are previous releases as well but check the event first then the store!

Make sure to stay up to date with all the closing activities at the event and to check out the posts from all the fabulous bloggers on the In the Press page!

https://slhomeandgardenexpo.wordpress.com/2016/02/27/the-expo-in-the-press/