The FOG (Friends of Gary)

Atlanta resident and entrepreneur Gary Gross has been part of the city's fund raising 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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01/24/12 Guest Angie Clawson

Gary discusses the Atlanta Community Food Bank with Public Relations Manager Angie Clawson and its ability to distribute over 30 million pounds of food and other donated grocery items each year.

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01/17/12 Guest Sylvia Wright

Gary chats with Sylvia Wright the founder of The Little Red Math and Grammar School.

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01/10/12 Guests Max Leventhal and Rabbi Brad Levenberg

Host Gary Gross discusses the coming Atlanta Jewish Film Festival with his guest their part in putting it all together for 2012.

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12/20/11 Guest Meryl Comer

Gary chats with Emmy Award Winner, Meryl Comer, President of Geoffrey Beene Foundation supporting pertinent civic and societal causes.

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12/13/11 Guest Hilary C. LaMotte

Gary interviews Hilary LaMotte, MSW Director of the Georgia Chapter of the National MS Society regard what the state chapter does through out the year.

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12/06/11 Guest Jeffrey W. Caudill

Join Gary and his guest Jeffrey Caudill, Founder and President of Witherwoods Homes Foundation that has created as its cornerstone, a luxurious antique log and timer frame home near Atlanta that features antique timbers rescued from barns and log cabins of the pioneer era that wre originally from an Amish farm in Pennsylvania.

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11/22/11 Guest Normand Latourelle

Gary talks with Narmand Latrourelle, the founder of Cavalia about artistic direction. They speak about the new production which celebrates the beauty of the meeting of horse and man.

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11/15/11 Guest Rebecca Guinn

Gary goes to the dogs and chats with Rebecca Guinn LifeLine co-founder and Executive Director of LifeLine Animal Project an Atlanta non-profit animal rescue and advocacy group.

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11/08/11 Guest Don Pingaro

Gary visits with Don about his non-profit organization Sailors for the Sea that educates and engages the boating community in the worldwide protection of the oceans.

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11/01/11 Guest Stewart Williams and Christopher Robinson

Gary interviews Stewart and Christopher about the organization YES (Youth Experiencing Success on Atlanta)

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10/25/11 Guest Jaime Robtison

Gary and guest Jaime Robtison, Artistic and Marketing Director of Gwinnett Ballet Theater discuss classes, performance opportunities, and special ticketing incentives to underserved audiences as well as its Scholarship Program and adoption of Shiloh Elementary School.

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10/18/11 Guest Debbie Fuse

Gary and Debbie Fuse, Executive Director of Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce, discuss how the Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to the ongoing economic growth and success of Dunwoody business to create a vibrant place to do business, work, and play.

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