Prior to the opening of the Relay for Life Home & Garden Expo 2021, I had the opportunity meet Journey Texan. Below, I have copied the information he shared about an extraordinary woman and fellow Second Lifer.
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The Ertina Loopen Memorial Foundation supports the American Cancer Society (ACS) as a tribute to Ertina Loopen, a Second Life resident from 2010-2020.
Tina was a Relay For Life (RFL) volunteer for seven years before being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019. Months before she would be diagnosed with breast cancer, she had expressed an interest to do more by taking on additional volunteer responsibilities at RFL fundraising events.
Unfortunately, Tina's cancer illness and death from the chemotherapy that was used to treat her single, small breast cancer cut her aspirations short.
After her death, the Foundation was created to both remind us of Tina's gentle friendship while with us, as well as to help fulfill her desire to "do more" for others.
RFL TEAM WEB PAGE
The Foundation's RFL team has a web page for joining in the effort to raise awareness and support for the ACS through events that help benefit caregivers, survivors, those in treatment, as well as to pay tribute to all of those who we have lost along the way.
If you would like to consider making a donation to the American Cancer Society as a tribute to Ertina Loopen, please visit: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/ErtinaLoopenMemorialFoundation.
ERTINA LOOPEN MEMORIAL HOME & GARDEN
After Tina's death, her Second Life (SL) premium account was closed due to non-payment. Surprisingly, some of her belongings remained at her inworld skybox residence. Her landlord generously allowed the residence to be converted into the Ertina Loopen Memorial Home & Garden to honor Tina's memory. It remains open and available to the public 24/7 at the SLurl / landmark below. An ACS / RFL donation kiosk is available there for anyone who may wish to make even the smallest of contributions.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Winddragon%20Isle/172/205/1251
TEAM EVENTS
In 2021, the Foundation will host its second "Walk the Loop[en]"commemorative event during the first weekend of August. The 2-hour couple's walk will enable participants to enjoy lovely views of the Ville de Coeur regions that include a quaint village and surrounding countryside inspired by the real life French Riviera. It was a meaningful anniversary celebration walk that Tina looked forward to sharing with her partner every year. Now, it can be shared with you.
The walking event offers an opportunity for participants to make a charitable donation to the ACS. But more importantly, it emphasizes the importance of taking time to celebrate the relationships that they have. Walk together with your special someone. Or use it as a way to introduce yourself and get to know someone new. Take time out from your usual activities to see and do something that can be rewarding in a unique and memorable way.
PHOTOS FROM THE 2020 WALK THE LOOP[EN] EVENT
https://www.flickr.com/photos/138805757@N04/albums/72157715329206472
ALL FOUNDATION PHOTOS ON FLICKR
https://www.flickr.com/photos/138805757@N04/albums/with/72157716013224098
Visit the Foundation at the Expo HERE
Hello Laura. Thank you so much for your generous blog entry about the Ertina Loopen Memorial Foundation at the Home & Garden Expo! You are very kind to let people know about it and the Expo.
ReplyDeleteVery much appreciated,
Journey Texan for the Ertina Loopen Memorial Foundation