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The FOG (Friends of Gary)
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
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| 08/31/10 Guests: Members of the Sandy Springs Fire Department |
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.
To learn more about the CERT program visit our guest's website at: www.sandyspringsga.org/cert
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| 08/24/10 Guest Terrica Oglesby |
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.
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.
For more information visit our guest's website at: www.komen.org
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| 08/17/10 Guest Kelly Nelson |
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.
Visit our guest's website at: LUMINOCITY Atlanta
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| 07/13/10 Host Gary Gross |
Lesley Kelly, CEO of Lil' ol' me.
Visit our guest's website at: www.lilolme.com
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| 06/29/10 Host Gary Gross |
Bob Littell, Chief NetWeaver www.netweaving.com
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| 06/22/10 Host Gary Gross |
Ken Ford, Founder Ken Ford Foundation, www.thekenfordfoundation.org
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| 06/15/10 Host Gary Gross |
DePriest Waddy, CEO of Prevent Child Abuse Georgia www.preventchildabusega.org
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| 06/08/10 Host Gary Gross |
Joe Blumberg, Executive Director Mens Health and Wellness Center www.menshealthandwellness.org
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| 06/01/10 Host Gary Gross |
Pat Sortor, Deputy Director, Georgia Transplant Foundation www.gatransplant.org
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