It was all fun for a good cause at Pacha club Saturday night when cast members from Millionaire Matchmaker Season 4: New York, took the time to help raise funds for the Cardiovascular Research Center (CRF). The event was hosted in Pachita, Pacha's VIP Room, by comedian Mike Baez. This exlusive lounge made for the perfect venue, as it kept the guests far enough away from Pacha's wild crowd on the lower levels of the club. The season favorites mingled with eachother and with viewers from the hit Bravo television show. These wanna-be reality stars may have only been in one episode each, but they feel like celebs. If you're not a fan of The Millionaire Matchmaker, you won't recogize these personalities, but if you've got a guilty pleasure for Patti Stanger and her show, this event would have made your night. It was a total blast watching former cast members like Andrea Correale of Elegant Affairs be auctioned off. PJ Marks told NearSay, "it's always fun hanging out with everyone from the show. And it was all for a good cause and we are fortunate we can give back, especially to the CRF."
The evening proceeded with an introduction from funnyman Mike Baez and Si TV's Latina Model winner Jessica Caban. The always joyful Robin Kassner, from Haute PR, told NearSay, "I had a fun time reuniting with the guys from my episode like Anthony, Luke, and my good friend Michael Wachs (from event security company Royale Security) and the lovely Cindy Guyer, who is the female Fabio." Later that night Kassner stepped up to the stage for her turn to be auctioned and made one gentleman happy; as to where the date will take place she says, with joy, "I don't know, but I'm excited."
Later, Luke Morganstern took the stage and he riled up plenty of women who wanted a chance to go out with "the situation plumber." He finished off the night helping raise $325 for the Cardiovascular Research Center. He personally felt a connection with CRF, since his uncle passed away at the age of 57 by a heart condition. "The night was fun and for a good cause, I was happy I can help out."
The final person to take stage was the man who for the first time ever on the show was chosen by both millionairesses, Kevin Witt. Kevin took the stage with ladies bidding up to $375, the highest bid of the night. Although that's not a surprise, "I get stopped plenty of times by fans of the show and women from the ages of 18-49 always ask about my double date and about my career." You can catch Kevin's latest work for the Head n' Shoulders commercial alongside NFL Pro-Star Troy Polumalu. Kevin's was glad to help fundraise CRF, since not too long ago his stepfather just had quadruple bypass heart surgery.
Of course, we'd be remiss to not ask our fellow New Yorkers their favorite romantic spots in the city, be it on Valentine's Day or any other night.
Robin Kassner's: "Daniel (60 East 65th Street.) or any other candle-lit atmosphere."
Kevin Witt's spot is LandMarc Restaurant at Columbus Circle (Time Warner Center, 3rd floor); 'the food is great, the martinis, and the wine list."
PJ Mark's answer to this question, "I like to be out of the ordinary, but the most important thing is who you're with; the romance follows."
The Cardiovascular Research Center Foundation is an independent, academically focused nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the survival and quality of life for people with cardiovascular disease through research and education. Since 1991, CRF has played a major role in realizing major improvements in the lives of numerous patients by establishing safe use of new technologies and therapies.
For more information on Cardiovascular Research Foundation visit them online.
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