My day began early, as I got ready to catch the train to NYC to spend the day with the amazing people at the AIDS Service Center . Once I arrived, we started out having lunch at Japonica, a cute Japanese restaurant on 12^th and University…where we were seated right next to Pete from 30 Rock! His real name is Scott Adsit, and he was super nice; talked with us, took pics and even took our cards.

Afterward, we headed back to ASC HQ and Sharen (ASC’s Executive Director / CEO) gave me the grand tour – wow, that place is huge, and they utilize every foot of their space. They provide testing, counseling, case workers to help clients receive funding and services, supplies for basic needs including food, clothing, hygiene products, training for their peer counselor program, a cyber lab, mental health services, even wellness treatments like acupuncture – I was just amazed! It was really heartwarming to meet everyone and to hear them speak so passionately. Every office or cubicle was bursting with piles of work, family photos and evidence of long days of dedication.

Sharen and I talked through the afternoon about future plans, and then it was time to head over to Pieces for Porno Bingo! The place was packed and host Will Clark was already getting everyone in the mood for fun as he introduced Sharen and ASC. Then co-host, Savanna Samson , a lovely Vivid porn star, took the stage and welcomed everyone – soon the balls started tumbling and the first of many rounds of bingo began.

The basket that Eden supplied looked lovely – I’d picked quite a few awesome toys to tuck inside it, worth over $250 – and many an admirer had stopped to fawn over it.  Anne and Brooke worked the floor selling raffle tickets and bingo cards, we all handed out Eden / ASC coupon cards, and everyone hung on Will and Savanna’s announcement of the next number.  Including our saucy new SexIs columnist, Rachel Kramer Bussel, who is a bit of a bingo fan herself.

After the auction of a pair of Savanna’s sexy heels, a raffle for a sports gear and porno pack, it was time for the big prize… the basket of sex toys from us! It was so great to see the winner jumping up and down screaming with excitement, and her friends crowding around after she claimed her prize, to take a look inside. Very cool! We love to make people happy.

Another few rounds of bingo ended the night on a high note – from just the auction and sales of raffle tickets and bingo cards, $1,000 was raised for ASCNYC ! That is fabulous!

I was so happy for the hardworking people at ASC to have had such a successful and fun night! They will make the most of that money to provide more community services to people who need it the most.

We all said our farewells, took a few photos together and promised we’d all see each other soon at the Safer Sex in the City party – which EdenFantasys is sponsoring, and we’ll have a table there, as well as another big beautiful basket up for grabs!  Thank you to everyone who came out to Porno Bingo and to Will Clark, AB, and Savanna Samson – you’re helping a truly wonderful organization do such important work!