CPF Benefit Gala Exemplar Award Winner and Ocean Elder Sylvia Earle speaks to “I Am Eco-Warrior”
Upworthy.com- “She’s Here With A Warning, And I’m Seriously Scared Of What Might Happen If We Don’t Listen” Click here to see video from Sylvia Earle.
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Great story in The Huffington Post about the CPF Benefit Gala
Great story in The Huffington Post about Ted Turner, Rufus Wainwright, Erin Brockovich, Dr. David Suzuki, Dr. Tara Cullis, Tom Szaky, and Charles Orgbon ΙΙΙ at the Captain Planet Foundation’s annual Gala. Billionaires are eccentric, but Ted Turner may be the only one who hosts an annual fundraiser in honor of a cartoon character. Each … Read more
Leesa Carter named to Georgia Trend’s “Notable Georgians 2014”
Executive Director of the Captain Planet Foundation, Leesa Carter is named one of Georgia Trend Magazine’s Notable Georgians 2014. CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE
Rufus Wainwright's beautiful rendition of Hallelujah Live at CPF Benefit Gala
https://www.youtube.com/embed/SNcpL0-TxVkRufus Wainwright performs Hallelujah live December 6, 2013 at the Captain Planet Foundation Benefit Gala in Atlanta, GA
WABE – Erin Brockovich CPF “Protector of the Earth” honoree
WABE “Weekend Edition” with Jim Burress – about Erin Brockovich CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
WSB-TV on Learning Gardens at Centennial Place Elementary School
WSB-TV and WSBTV.com feature, which gave great coverage to the Captain Planet Foundation, Georgia Organics, Councilman Hall, Centennial Place Elementary School, and the Atlanta Public Schools Farm to School Program.
Metro Atlanta Teen Honored for Motivating Youth Environmentalists at the 2013 CPF Benefit Gala
Listen to WABE-FM, “Weekend Edition” with Jim Burress – interview with Charles Orgbon III, “Metro Atlanta Teen Honored for Motivating Youth Environmentalists,”Dec. 8, 2013 CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
Mother Nature Network features CPF’s 2013 Benefit Gala
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 – von Grey performs at CPF 2013 Benefit Gala
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 covers Gala Co-Chair Cara Isdell’s recycled Coke can dress
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