Visiting Hollywood
Recently, I took a much needed vacation but it wasn’t any ordinary vacation. Why am I telling you this? Simple, really. Some of what I did during my time off actually fits into this blog…sort of. Here, let me explain.
My blog is about movies – not just the films themselves but the actors that portray the roles within, right? Well, I happen to be personally acquainted with an actor in Hollywood but not just any actor, either. That’s where this gets interesting.
In my spare time, besides blogging and writing, I’m also the President of the Official Jason Gerhardt Fan Club. Mind you, I did not set out to be anyone’s fan club president. As a matter of fact, as much of a fan as I am of several actors (and musicians), who would’ve thought I’d even be remotely interested in operating one of their fan clubs! BUT, when Jason joined the cast of General Hospital (yes, I’m a closet Soap fan too) in January 2007, I knew I wanted to help him in any way I could. The long story short of it is…I did my research on fan clubs, submitted a proposal to his personal manager, was interviewed via telephone by him and by Jason, and WA-LA…here I am!
On July 12th, our Club held its first fan event during General Hospital’s annual Fan Club Weekend festivities. Entitled, “An Evening with Jason Gerhardt and Friends – a FUNdraiser for World Vision,” I organized, produced, and co-emceed the event with Jason. The fans enjoyed an intimate evening with Jason and several of his friends including General Hospital castmates Brandon Barash, Ignacio Serrichio, and Kiko Ellsworth as well as several additional special guests that entertained the crowd throughout the evening. Incidentally, Kiko recently wrapped up the NBC webseries, Heroes, as Echo DeMille. (pictured left to right - Jason, Brandon, and Ignacio)
Fan Club members also had the opportunity to have their pictures taken with Jason as well as any of the other celebs in attendance while also obtaining their respective autographs. There was a silent auction with a selection of prizes including the opportunity to perform a scene from a “GH” script with Jason. Proceeds from the silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and admission were split between Jason’s official charity for 2008, World Vision, and a local cause close to his heart, Guide LA. It was a fantastic event and I was so honored to be a part of it! (In the picture to the left is fan club member, Desi with Jason; pictured below are fan club members Shelley and Wendy with yours truly)
So, how does this all fit into my blog, you still ask? Well…Jason’s passion is for movies and he is pursuing film roles. I may be blogging about him for years to come! You never know.
Until next time, see YOU at the movies!
Lisa 
Images courtesy of Shelley Brown, Desiree Lopez, and Wendy Sorg.
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An Evening with Jason Gerhardt & Friends was so much fun! Thank you for all the hard work you put into making this event such a success. It was great to finally meet you !