Reality Star Michelle Money To Co-Host LA Dream Date Auction

Online, March 22, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Former Bachelor contestant Michelle Money is set to co-host the 1st Annual LA Dream Date Auction to benefit "Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation" on March 31, 2012 at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. A full line-up of celebrities will be auctioned off in hopes to raise money for continued colon cancer research.

The event will commence at 8:00pm with cocktails, food, and live entertainment presented by DJ Gomes. Michelle Money will proceed to kick off the silent auction portion of the evening with opening remarks and by showing her appreciation for all supporters in attendance. The list of personalities for the celebrity auction includes past contestants from ABC's hit series The Bachelor season 15, The Bachelorette, and The Bachelor Pad as well as other notable celebrities. The attendees will compete in a bidding war to win dream dates with celebrities such as Jillian Harris from Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Karen McCullah acclaimed screenwriter most famous for co-writing "Legally Blonde," Roberto Martinez who was recently named one of People's "Most Intriguing People," Natalie Getz a noteworthy stylist, writer, and TV personality and, of course, Michelle Money.

In honor of her father who recently passed away from the disease in 2011, Michelle Money has become dedicated to supporting colon cancer research. She works relentlessly to raise funds and has become an advocate for awareness in efforts to find a cure. Michelle collaborates with organizations such as Chris4Life and 46NYC to improve the lives of those diagnosed with cancer.

Working in conjunction with Michael Sapienza, Chairman and Founder of Chris4Life, Pamela Sorenson, networking genius from pamelaspunch.com, and Lindsay Taub, award-winning lifestyle journalist, Michelle has helped orchestrate this influential event. "As a mother whose life has directly been impacted by colon cancer, I am passionately committed to raising awareness about cancer and organizations like Chris4Life that continue to provide tremendous support for those affected," says Michelle Money.

Additional information and advance tickets are available at www.chris4life.org/dreamdate from now until March 15, 2012 for $100, or can be purchased at the door for $150. All proceeds will benefit the Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation.

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About Michelle Money
Michelle turned heads as the outspoken hairstylist on ABC's hit reality dating show "The Bachelor" season 15 and the Bachelor Pad season 2. Since the seasons in which she appeared ended, Michelle has been one of the most recognized cast members from the show. But for Michelle, day to day life consists of the one true love of her life, her daughter Brielle, and living an active and healthy lifestyle while empowering others. In honor of Michelle's father who passed of colon cancer in 2011,

Michelle has been dedicated to raising funds and awareness for causes related to colon cancer with organizations such as Chris 4 Life and 46 NYC. Michelle's message of "empowering beauty from
within" has translated in her devoting time to provide easy to do makeup tips for women and teens on YouTube, which will be highlighted on her new website www.MichelleMoney.com.

About Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation
The principal goal of Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation is to permanently eliminate the threat of colon cancer through discovery of a cure. To this end, we will fund cutting-edge research so that the brightest minds and best institutions are empowered to cure colon cancer for good. Until then, Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation is committed to significantly improving the treatment experience for patients and caregivers, and to dramatically raising awareness about colon cancer in general. Working together we will build a culture of care and foster relationships with research institutions, advocacy groups, the health care community, and the general public. Chris4Life's four core values are Compassion, Empowerment, Perseverance, and Life. For more information, call 1-855-610-1733 or visit www.chris4life.org.