Mother Nature Network: “Green stars to shine at Captain Planet Foundation Benefit Gala; Erin Brockovich, David Suzuki, Tom Szaky, and many more to be honored for environmental stewardship and change-making,” Nov. 22, 2013 The Captain Planet Foundation will once again hold its annual benefit gala on December 6th in Atlanta, GA – continuing a tradition of fundraising and … Read more
ArtsATL, “Preview: Johns Creek’s von Grey sisters are much more than the latest teen music sensation,” Dec. 4, 2013 For Mike von Grey, the moment of truth came in 2010 as he watched his four teen-aged daughters — none over the age of 16 — walk onstage at Chastain Park as the opening act at … Read more
Parade Magazine, “America Saves: Recycle, Upcycle, and DIY Style Your Holiday Gifts,” Dec. 5, 2013 Cara Isdell Lee has been collecting Coke cans for a long time and attended the CPF Gala wearing a dress made out of recycled Coca-Cola cans… CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE
Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Captain Planet gala,” Dec. 13, 2013 The Captain Planet Foundation, at its annual gala on Dec. 6, was able to raise $525,000 for the environment that night. The premier sponsor for the event was the Isdell Family Foundation, and Cara Isdell Lee, the daughter of Neville and Pamela Isdell, co-chaired the event along with Natalie … Read more
Atlanta magazine: “Daily Agenda: Ted Turner, Rufus Wainwright, Erin Brockovich, and a stray F bomb; Notes from the annual Captain Planet Foundation Gala,” Dec. 10, 2013Even though pollution functions like Kryptonite for Captain Planet, Atlanta’s dastardly rush-hour exhaust did not stop him from glad-handing eco-celebrities on the green—not red—carpet at his Friday gala at the … Read more
Mother Nature Network: “Miss the Captain Planet Foundation Benefit Gala? No worries. Our photographer was there.” Dec 12, 2013 From fundraising to honoring real-life green heroes, this year’s Gala proved to be a night to remember… Click here to read full article
Associated Press, “Ted Turner wants namesake ballpark as green space,” Dec. 11, 2013 ATLANTA (AP) — When the ballpark named after Ted Turner is demolished in four years, the media mogul hopes the city of Atlanta will convert the vacant area into green space. The Atlanta Braves announced last month that in 2017, they will … Read more
The Northside Neighbor: “Column: Captain Planet Foundation Benefit Gala set for Dec. 6,” Nov. 20, 2013 The annual Captain Planet Foundation Benefit Gala is set for Dec. 6 at the Georgia Aquarium in downtown Atlanta. In the spotlight for this year’s event will be five extraordinary environmental stewards and change-making philanthropists…CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE
Atlanta magazine: “Erin Brockovich, Rufus Wainwright among celebs expected for Captain Planet gala; The Dec. 6 eco benefit at the Georgia Aquarium will also feature one sweet dress,” Nov. 21, 2013 In order for this year’s Captain Planet Foundation gala co-chair Cara Isdell Lee to fit into the chic couture created especially for her for … Read more
The 2013 Captain Planet Foundation Gala was another fantastic night to remember! Four amazing Eco-Heroes were awarded, including: Erin Brockovich, Drs. David Suzuki and Tara Cullis, Terracycle CEO Tom Szaky, and our own Georgia Young Superhero for the Earth, Charles Orgbon III. Our host for the evening was Monica Pearson, and guests were entertained by the incomparable Rufus Wainwright and Georgia Hall … Read more