Atlanta resident and entrepreneur Gary Gross has been part of the city's fundraising and charity communities for over 20 years. As Event Chair for the 2001 Cystic Fibrosis "Single Greatest Night." Mr. Gross coordinated with dozens of vendors and contributors to entertain nearly 2,200 attendees and raise funds in excess of $100,000. He also was the narrator for the events webcast.

Contributing as both Chairperson and Steering Committee Member, he has touched dozens of local and national organizations including just to name a few: Atlanta for America's Children black tie event, (raising over $150,000 for children of the 9/11 victims); Prevent Child Abuse, Treasure Hunt Gala (2003 March of Dimes (Walk/Run); The Foundation for Medically Fragile Children "Fragile Hearts Ball", American Cancer Society - Cattle Barons Ball, The Shepherd Center Cup, the Policeman's Ball, Childkind, The Cluck-Off for Georgia Transplant Foundation, and Toys for Tots. For the American Cancer Society, he co-chaired the group's largest event, 3,200 people -- "Party with a Purpose" in 1999, featuring singer Melissa Etheridge.

In addition to hosting "Champagne & Polo", a fundraising event, Mr. Gross has acted as Executive Producer, writer, and narrator of a corporate video for The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. As a Host for the North Atlanta Towne Club, he helped produce 5 Black Tie fundraising events. He continues to dedicate energy towards fundraising and promotion of charity events, stretching to reach over $3 million in raised contributions since 1974. As an entrepreneur, Mr. Gross has been published in Who's Who of American Inventors for his patent on a wheelchair accessory.

Gary Gross websiteGarygross.com/fog

]]> http://www.radiosandysprings.com/showpages/fog.php Non-profit Radio Sandy Springs http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us Wed, 8 Sep 2010 16:37:58 -0400 david@radiosandysprings.com Wed, 8 Sep 2010 16:31:20 -0400 david@radiosandysprings.com FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.3) http://www.feedforall.com The Fog with Gary Gross The FOG, with host Gary Gross, will provide you with insights into upcoming charity events around Sandy Springs and Atlanta. We'll also talk with many of the executives from the non-profit organizations and foundations in Atlanta. America's Web Radio America's Web Radio john@radiosandysprings.com Gary Gross, America's Web Radio, AWR, Radio Sandy Springs, Non-profit, charity, entertainment, fundraising, atlanta, georgia no no http://radiosandysprings.com/content/images/showheadshots/GaryGross.jpg http://www.radiosandysprings.com/showpages/fog.php 150 175 Host Gary Gross speaks with Keith Lynch, President of the Atlanta chapter of the Organization for Rehabilitation and Training (ORT). Join us as they discuss the organization's global reach and its local fund raising efforts to educate students and uplift communities. <br /> <p>To learn more about ORT Atlanta and their efforts both here and around the world, visit our guest's website at: <a style="font-family:arial;color:white;font-size:12px; href="http://www.ortatlanta.org/">"www.ortatlanta.org/"</a> </p> http://www.radiosandysprings.com/podcasts/TheFogSept07.2010.mp3 David@AmericasWebRadio.com Non-profit 7A480CE0-DB0A-4C45-98FE-60FC27F73424 Wed, 8 Sep 2010 16:02:01 -0400 57:37 Garry Gross Garry Gross, America's Web Radio, AWR, Radio Sandy Springs, Non-profit, charity, entertainment, fundraising, atlanta, georgia no no Host Gary Gross speaks with the Deputy Chief Fire Marshal of the Sandy Springs Fire & Rescue Department as well as two of its Captains and several of if Firefighters. Today's discussion focuses on civilian emergency response and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program. <br /> <p>To learn more about the CERT program visit our guest's website at: <a style="font-family:arial;color:white;font-size:12px; href="http://www.sandyspringsga.org/cert/">"www.sandyspringsga.org/cert"</a> </p> http://www.radiosandysprings.com/podcasts/TheFogAug31.2010.mp3 David@AmericasWebRadio.com Non-profit D443C6E6-12BD-472D-8F06-7278471FB781 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 14:14:03 -0400 58:27 Garry Gross Garry Gross, America's Web Radio, AWR, Radio Sandy Springs, Non-profit, charity, entertainment, fundraising, atlanta, georgia no no Host Gary Gross speaks with Terrica Oglesby, the Marketing and Development Coordinator for the Susan G. Komen For The Cure, Greater Atlanta Affiliate. Today Terrica talks about the role of the organization as well as the programs and events they support in the greater Atlanta area.<br /> <br /> Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, is the global leader of the breast cancer movement, having invested nearly $1.5 billion since inception in 1982. As the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, they are working together to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures.<br /> <br /> For more information visit our guest's website at: <a style="font-family:arial;color:white;font-size:12px; href="http://ww5.komen.org/">"www.komen.org"</a> </p> http://www.radiosandysprings.com/podcasts/TheFogAug24.2010.mp3 David@AmericasWebRadio.com Non-profit 8A204650-CFED-4CD6-B239-20BA46EE6F29 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:05:06 -0400 Host Gary Gross speaks with Terrica Oglesby, the Marketing and Development Coordinator for the Susan G. Komen For The Cure, Greater Atlanta Affiliate. Gary speaks with Terrica Oglesby, the Marketing and Development Coordinator for the Susan G. Komen For The Cure, Greater Atlanta Affiliate. Today Terrica talks about role of the organization as well as the programs and events they support in the greater Atlanta area. Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, is the global leader of the breast cancer movement, having invested nearly $1.5 billion since inception in 1982. As the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, they are working together to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures 57:00 Garry Gross Garry Gross, America's Web Radio, AWR, Radio Sandy Springs, Non-profit, charity, entertainment, fundraising, atlanta, georgia no no Host Gary Gross speaks with Kelly Nelson, founder of Luminocity Atlanta, an organization providing Atlanta with a unique 360 degree Performing Art Light Parade Experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> Visit our guest's website at: <a style="font-family:arial;color:white;font-size:12px; href="http://luminocityatlanta.com/Luminocity_Atlanta/LUMINOCITY.html">"LUMINOCITY Atlanta</a> </p> http://www.radiosandysprings.com/podcasts/TheFogAug17.2010.mp3 david@AmericasWebRadio.com Non-profit 215FAA8F-07D4-4591-BAEA-BA67428E3761 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:10:06 -0400 Guest Kelly Nelson founder of Luminocity Atlanta Host Gary Gross speaks with Kelly Nelson, founder of Luminocity Atlanta, an organization providing Atlanta with a unique 360 degree Performing Art Light Parade Experience. Garry Gross Gary Gross, America's Web Radio, AWR, Radio Sandy Springs, Non-profit, charity, entertainment, fundraising, atlanta, georgia no no Lesley Kelly, CEO of Lil' ol' me.<br /> <br /> Visit our guest's website at: <a style="font-family:arial;color:white;font-size:12px; href="http://www.lilolme.com">"www.lilolme.com</a> </p> http://www.radiosandysprings.com/podcasts/TheFogJul13.2010.mp3 BA371CB6-5DCF-43AE-8A9C-FD0BB9F283F4 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:51:13 -0400 Bob Littell, Chief NetWeaver www.netweaving.com http://www.radiosandysprings.com/podcasts/TheFogJun29.2010.mp3 E5D732A5-36B2-4681-86CB-104ED9332570 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:35:35 -0400 Ken Ford, Founder Ken Ford Foundation, www.thekenfordfoundation.org http://www.radiosandysprings.com/podcasts/TheFogJun22.2010.mp3 C8DF9A06-A78A-4BC1-9586-C6810E104EE1 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:44:43 -0400 DePriest Waddy, CEO of Prevent Child Abuse Georgia www.preventchildabusega.org http://www.radiosandysprings.com/podcasts/TheFogJun15.2010.mp3 9E344866-DCDC-42B0-B209-3D89641B1C21 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:36:48 -0400