Wear Gray For A Day ...

Well this was an unexpected project, but one that couldn't have come at a more meaningful time for me. You may have seen posters around some of the shops in SL for the "Wear Gray For A Day" campaign, where residents are being asked to wear gray on Sept. 18 to show their awareness of the need for more research for a cure for brain cancer. Many designers are offering exclusive items for sale, with proceeds of the sales of the items going to the American Cancer Society. While the sale of exclusive items is officially slated to begin Sept. 1, many designers, including myself, have already set out gray or brain-themed items for sales. Proceeds of the sales go directly to The American Cancer Society. RGK's items are set for 100% proceeds to go to this cause.

I just learned the other day about this campaign, and created a unisex chain necklace for the fundraiser. A picture of it is here, the ad pretty much says it all so I won't retype it LOL.

All of us have been touched by the devastation of cancer in one form or another. I can come up with a lengthy list of names of friends, family members and acquaintances who have been diagnosed with cancer. Some won the fight, and all too many have lost. Very unfortunately, I recently learned that a friend of mine was diagnosed with brain cancer. She is the mother of two teenage children, a former newspaper reporter and she just finished her licensing to become a nurse. This news has been devastating to her family, of course, and has staggered all of us, her friends. So, this campaign is one that I grabbed on to with the hope that it will give me a sense of well ... control I guess ... over the situation.

Whether it is this necklace you decide to purchase, or other items from any of the many designers who are also participating in this event, please consider supporting this campaign. Their Wear Gray For A Day blog has a list of images of exclusive items offered and slurls so you can go grab them. Show the world that this is a cause we all need to pay attention to, wear your gray on Sept. 18th! And I thank you in advance for your support of this very important effort on the part of those organizing it.