Events

LA DREAM DATE AUCTION

Are you ready for a luxurious night of cocktails, food, live entertainment,

silent auction and sexy dream dates, all in the name of a great cause?

We did it in DC, and now we're bringing the "Celebrity Dream Date" & Silent Auction to LA!

All proceeds benefiting Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation.

Saturday March 31st, 2012

8:00PM

The Dream Dates up for auction will include:

JILLIAN HARRIS

TV Personality Jillian Harris first charmed audiences with her irrepressible humor and emotional honesty on ABC's "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette." Currently Jillian brings over 10 years of experience in the design industry to "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" and as the host of Canada's "Handyman Challenge" premiering on HGTV Canada in 2012.

A self-proclaimed "polished redneck," from picturesque Peace River Valley in Alberta, she's not afraid to get her hands dirty or climb a ladder with heels on. A down home girl with a bubbly personality. Jillian's focus on being the "Best Single Housewife", and her love of design, food and fashion is now shared with her fans on the newly launched JillianHarris.com.

When not on TV, you can catch Jillian speaking on design and decor topics at various seminars and home shows around the country. Outside of her work in television, Jillian jets between the U.S. and Canada to run her firm Jillian Harris Design, where collaborates and spearhead a number of high profile residential, restaurant, and hotel projects. In her free time, Jillian thrives while traveling, spending quality time with her family, shopping with friends and, of course, cooking some of her favorite family recipes. She is dedicated to charities including Big Brothers and most recently helped with disaster relief in her hometown of Slave Lake in Alberta for the Red Cross.

ROBERTO MARTINEZ

Roberto Martinez is a San Diego based entrepreneur who has first hand experience with our charitable cause. In 2006, Roberto's father was diagnosed with colon cancer and in 2007 with the support of doctors, family and friends was able to beat the disease. In 2011 Roberto was named one of People Magazine's "Most Intriguing People" and one of San Diego Magazine's "50 People To Watch".

In his spare time Roberto enjoys traveling, sports, chocolate chip cookies and spending time with family and friends. He holds a degree in International Business from the University of Tampa. He is most recognized for his television work on Season 6 of ABC's hit reality show "The Bachelorette."

NATALIE GETZ

Natalie Getz is a 29 year old Fashion Stylist, Writer and Television Personality from Chicago, IL. Getz now resides in Los Angeles, CA, where she moved to pursue her career in fashion. She competed for Jason Mesnick's heart on "The Bachelor 13" where her adventure was cut short after Mesnick realized she was nowhere near ready to part with her single ways. In 2011, she returned to the the small screen to compete for $250k on the first season ever of "Bachelor Pad." Ultimately, she won the the game alongside "The Bachelorette" Season 5 contestant, David Good. She most recently worked alongside Melissa Rivers while filming "Style Showdown." Natalie currently styles her clients, comments on celebrity fashion, has several fashion columns and stays busy hosting and starring in several TV shows. Natalie is the official "Bachelor" correspondent this season for Socialite Nation and the host of her own webisode, "Gossip With Getz," which airs LIVE every Tuesday at 5pm PST at www.TheTVSpot.com. She also hosts the websites fashionforwardsingles.com and getzstyle.com. Getz graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Entertainment and Media Management with a focus on Fashion Styling and Writing.

KAREN MCCULLAH

Karen McCullah (www.karenmccullah.com) is a screenwriter and novelist.  Her credits include 10 Things I Hate About You, Legally Blonde, She's the Man, The House Bunny, The Ugly Truth and the upcoming Long Time Gone.Her novel, The Bachelorette Party, will soon be onscreen. Karen McCullah is best known for co-writing the critically acclaimed blockbuster hit Legally Blonde starring Reese Witherspoon. Other movies include 10 Things I Hate About You starring Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger, Ella Enchanted starring Anne Hathaway, She’s the Man starring Amanda Bynes and Channing Tatum, The House Bunny starring Anna Faris, and The Ugly Truth starring Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler. The Bachelorette Party (St. Martin's Press), is McCullah's debut novel and will soon be a film.

Karen is a graduate of James Madison University in Virginia.. Before becoming a screenwriter and novelist, her careers included marketing for an investment firm, public relations for environmental non-profits, painting furniture that she sold in galleries in New Mexico, travel writing, and teaching creative workshops to teen gang members. Karen has lived in the Phillipines, Maryland, Japan, New Jersey, Virginia, New Mexico, and Colorado. She moved to Los Angeles ten years ago after the sale of her first script and currently resides in the Hollywood Hills. When not writing, she hikes, surfs and travels. She also wastes several hours a day checking her email.

SCOTT HOCHSTADT

A Maryland native now living in Manhattan Beach, Scott is an entrepreneur in every sense of the word. A three-time lacrosse All-American at the University of Maryland and a seven-year pro, Scott is a using his entrepreneurial savvy to help grow the sport throughout the country. In 2006, Scott founded the Starz Lacrosse Club, the largest club lacrosse organization in the country. In conjunction with the Starz Lacrosse Club, Scott founded the Starz Lacrosse Foundation, a non-profit committed to the growth of lacrosse in underserved communities across the West Coast.   He is also the founder of Adrenaline Apparel Company which is a premiere line of lacrosse inspired clothing.  

In 2009, Scott co-founded the LXM PRO Tour. The Tour captures the unique cultural and lifestyle components of lacrosse through live events featuring forty of the sports' most elite athletes competing head to head in a full length professional game. Additional interactive elements including clinics, exhibitions, and autographs sessions help make LXM the ultimate lacrosse experience.

DAVID GOLSHAN

David Golshan is a featured stand up comedian who performs across the country. He performs regularly in Los Angeles clubs, The Laugh Factory, Comedy Store, and Lovitz Comedy Club. He has also been featured on Bravo Television's series, "The Millionaire Matchmaker." David has starred in a number of film festival comedies, such as Shahram Shatarang-The Mockumentary. He also has starred in sketch comedy segments for Funnyordie.com as well as his own comedy website, Davidgolshan.com.You can now watch David each and every Sunday evening on Ryan Seacrest's new BRAVO reality series, "Shahs of Sunset."

**NEW DREAM DATE JUST ADDED!!!!**

KACIE BOGUSKI

Kacie is a Tennessee native, who most recently competed for the love of one man on the Bachelor Season 16.  When Ben sent home "America's Sweetheart" of the season after hometown dates, she returned back home ready to see what life had in store.  Kacie appeared on "The Ellen Degeneres Show" and "The Bachelor After Party" to give her positive, spunky, and honest views on the show.  She joined the Rodan & Fields team as a consultant, and has been giving back to the community. Kacie is a graduate of the University of Tennessee as a Communication Studies Major, where she was a Majorette and involved in the football program.




 

WITH SPECIAL GUEST MCs: 

MICHELLE MONEY

DEVIN ALEXANDER

Media Personality, Healthy Comfort Food Chef, Weight Loss Expert, and New York Times Bestselling Author, Devin Alexander, is the Author of 8 cookbooks -- 5 in the “Biggest Loser Cookbook” Series plus “The Most Decadent Diet Ever!”, “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Fattening” and “Fast Food Fix”. Devin’s unique approach to healthy cooking and her motivational personal story have landed her appearances on more weight loss and fitness shows than any other food expert or nutritionist in America. Devin has shared her secrets for unbelievably decadent yet healthy foods through frequent appearances on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Biggest Loser, Dr. Oz, Dr. Phil, The View, Celebrity Fit Club, Discovery Health’s National Body Challenge, FOX, CNN, and others, and through over 300 magazine features including Prevention, Men’s Health and Shape. Having maintained her 70-pound weight loss for over 16 years, she lives and eats her message: you don’t have to deprive yourself to be fit and healthy.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT will include:

THE VENUE:

THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS AND SUPPORT FROM:

SILENT AUCTION ITEMS INCLUDE:

Entertainment: VIP Tickets to the CONAN Show, Bill Maher, Ellen, Celine Dion La Vegas Show with Meet & Greet, Pacific Symphony, and more

Sports: Get up close and personal with the LA DODGERS, LA Kings Tickets, and more

Nightlife/Travel packages: TAO Nightclub in Las Vegas, Ojai Valley and more

Product packages: television/film swag from Lifetime, National Geographic, ABC, high-end coffee and luxury food baskets, fashion baskets (clothing & one-of-a-kind jewelry), and more

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

Click HERE for more information on sponsorships & in-kind donations, or email michael.sapienza@chris4life.org.

*** MEDIA INQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT: MAURISA POTTS, maurisa@spottedmp.com ***

Our Mission:

To find a cure for colon cancer by funding and facilitating cutting edge research programs across the nation.
To improve the lives of patients diagnosed with colon cancer by funding and developing programs to support patients and their caregivers.
To increase awareness of the life-saving importance of early screening for colon cancer by using innovative strategies.

Visit www.chris4life.org for more information.

The Host Committee

Karla Ballard (One Economy)
Parker Bartlett (Canine Rehab Therapist)
Whitney Cole and Byron Paidoussi (FITNESS & FUEL LA)
Will Browning (Gilbert-Krupin)
Lindsay Drewel (National Geographic)
Jerome Gordon (Musician/Celine Dion Band)
Tiiu Leek Jacobson (Actress/Former KTLA News Anchor)
Kristin Martell (Actress/Writer)
Michael Nash (Documentary Filmmaker)
Amy Senger (1X57)
Dr. Paul Song (Oncology, Radiation Oncology)
Pamela Sorensen (Pamela's Punch)
Lindsay Taub (Journalist/Producer)