Let's hug it out, Bitch!

I was somewhat reluctant to post about this because it feels a little like I'm using the blog to pimp for something. And when I started this site, I swore to myself that I would never do that.  However, it's for a good cause that's very close to my heart so, after considerable debate, I decided that I'm going to cross over the line.  Anyone got a problem with that, you know what you can do to yourself. 

As some of you may know, I lost one of my best friends on 9/11.  I've written about Andy before and though it's been more than 4 years since he passed away, I still think about him all the time.  To remember his spirit and honor his memory, a few of us have started a charity in his name.  The sole purpose of the charity is to provide mentoring and scholarships to numerous New York City public-school kids.  So far, the charity has proven to be a remarkable success and we've been able to help many kids extend their horizons and imagine possibilities beyond their wildest dreams.

I mention all of this now for two reasons.  One, because as the year comes to an end, many people may be looking for non-profit charities to donate to for tax purposes.  Many of you may also have companies who match charitable contributions.  If you are feeling so inclined, I ask only that you read about the Andrew Golkin Memorial Fund and consider making a donation.

Second, for any of you that are in NYC, we're holding our annual benefit cocktail party tonight at Diane von Furstenberg's private studio.  Tickets are available at the door from 7-10 pm.   We've collected some very cool items for our auction this year.  So if you're interested, come downtown tonight, get really drunk and bid on some of the following items:

• A walk-on role in an episode of HBO's "ENTOURAGE"
• Two tickets to the 2006 Grammys and private after-party.
• Front-row seats to various film premieres, fashion shows and concerts.
  
• Original artwork by Charles Gwathmey, Julie Mehretu, and Oscar de la Renta.
• Season tickets to the Jets, Giants, Rangers and Knicks.

Those are just a few of the many cool items we're auctioning off.  If you want to know what else is available, you're going to have to come down to the event! 

Thanks for your support. 

MetroDad will return to its normally scheduled programming of poop jokes, brain farts, rants and raves later this week.   This message has  been brought to you by the fine folks at Johnnie Walker. 

Comments

[Brent]

MD-pimping for a charity close to your heart hardly counts as shilling. Don't be so silly. My condolences on your loss. Sorry I won't be able to attend but I made a small donation to the charity. Hope it helps.

[JKA]

Holy fuck! I would give my left nut for a walk-on role in Entourage! That's the coolest thing I've ever heard of. Me and Piven and the boys? I'd love to bid on it. You guys take food stamps?

[enygma]

What a great charity! I hope you guys have an excellent turn out.

[Melissa]

MD-
My thinking is that a good charity is always better than a fart joke, but maybe that is just me. I wish I could come. Have a great time.

[crazyvirgo]

i would spend all of the money i don't have on a-a party at diane von furstenburg's studio b-a walk on role on entourage c-get a small glimpse at some celebrity whores (MD excluded, of course) d-get drunk with celebs e-possiblty charm myself into a new job. here's another side charity for anyone that wants to donate: Fly CrazyVirgo to NYC for Rubbing Elbows with Hot People.

Great job, MD. Nice work on a great charity. Ya done good this year. Santa or Hannukah Harry or Kwanza Klaus will most certainly be coming through your loft door.

[Mr. Big Dubya]

Best of luck tonight. Had I known, I might have tried to find an excuse to be in the city - maybe next year. I loves me a good fundraiser.

[girls gone child]

good luck, MD. Sounds wonderful.

[Stephen]

Having lost one of my oldest friends on 9/11 also, I think it's truly great what you and your friends are doing to honor Andrew's memory. Good luck, MD. I hope you guys raise a lot of money for what sounds like a truly great cause.

[Anne Glamore]

I wish you great success tonight-- the location and auction items sound great. maybe I'll get my little sister to stop by...

[Meg]

That is a beautiful cause. And Diane! Get me a dress!!

[Wendy B.]

I might have to come to the party so I can bid on the Entourage role. I don't really want to be on the show. I just wants me some Piven!

[bitemycookie]

don't tell virgo about the entourage thing. she would go nuts! hey, my aunt and uncle run an alternative public school in nyc for at-risk kids with talents in the sciences and arts. e me if this appeals. i don't know how it could help, but maybe. i dunno. and i think it is DUMB of you to disclaim a cause or championing a cause of your own making. this is metro's house. do what you do.

[Marty]

It's probably a good thing for me that I can't make it to the benefit. I'd give my left nut or at least my entire life savings to get a walk-on role in Entourage. It would definitely be one of the highlights of my life... Just like the time I toilet papered Jerry Springer's house or the time Toby Keith gave me a high five. Anyways, I hope the benefit does well.

[landismom]

MD, can you really say that you're pimping a charity? I mean, shit, if you can't do something good on your own blog, where can you do it?

I think it's great.

[Pattie]

I don't think it counts as pimping when it's something with as much meaning as Andy's foundation. If I were in NYC, I would so go to the auction. Good luck with it!

[bill]

Keep the pimp hand strong for such a good cause.

[Chris]

That? Is awesome. Not your loss of course but the post. That's the good kind of pimpin' too.

[misfithausfrau]

I hope it was successful! You just keep pimpin'.