9/27/2023 0 Comments Captin planet foundationThe spirit of Captain Planet was reflected in the opening video played during the Gala, which provided much nostalgia to the critically-acclaimed animated series “ Captain Planet and the Planeteers,” and showcased the tireless efforts of the Foundation to transform the lives of young people around the world since its inception. In addition to the in-person event, there was a virtual presentation of the Gala that viewers participated in from around the globe. Captain Planet’s slogan is ‘The Power is Yours’, but the one that I like the most is ‘By Your Powers Combined’ because of the climate crisis. “I was privy to see all of this come together over the years and watch the Captain Planet animated series educate so many kids around the world. “This is such a great honor,” said Jane Fonda. The event also featured exciting live and silent auctions, dancing to the sounds of DJ Princess Cut, and a Q&A presentation led by Christi Paul with each of the honorees. Many attendees had unique takes on their “black tie” attire, with some donning the famous “Bill Nye” tie. Attendees represented across philanthropy, business, and celebrity with notable guests Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, actor Grant Show (“Dynasty,” “Melrose Place”) and wife Katherine LaNasa (“Truth Be Told”), “Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan” actors Dylan Gilmer and Hero Hunter, Former Mayor Shirley Franklin, and Former Falcons Player Ovie Mughelli. More than 500 guests were in attendance to celebrate each of the honorees and Captain Planet Foundation’s 30 years of impact around the globe. The Gala was also hosted by Christi Paul, Weekend Morning Anchor at “CNN New Day” and HLN’s “The Daily Share,” and Hannah Testa, a sustainability advocate, author, international speaker, founder of Hannah4Change, CNN’s ‘Teen Earth Day Hero’ honoree, and one of People Magazine's ‘10 Girls Changing the World’. Two-time Academy Award-winning actor Jane Fonda received the Exemplar award, Bill Nye, the creator and host of the Emmy Award-winning television series “Bill Nye the Science Guy,” was honored with the Superhero for the Earth Award, and Jerome Foster II, the youngest White House Advisor in history, accepted the Young Hero for the Earth Award. The event recognized the environmental stewardship of the 2022 honorees Jane Fonda, Bill Nye, and Jerome Foster II and raised more than $750,000 to support the Foundation’s educational programming and grant-making initiatives.Ĭaptain Planet Foundation highlighted the extraordinary sustainability efforts of each of the three honorees during the program. (John Amis/AP Images for the Captain Planet Foundation)ĭownload photos HERE (John Amis/AP Images for the Captain Planet Foundation)ĪTLANTA, Ma(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Captain Planet Foundation, a global non-profit working to empower young people to be problem solvers for the planet, celebrated 30 years of impact at their annual Gala on Saturday, March 19 at Flourish Atlanta. This year’s gala hosted by CNN’s Christi Paul and sustainability advocate Hannah Testa is honoring Jane Fonda, Bill Nye, and Jerome Foster II for their contributions to help save the environment through activism and education, and raise funds for the non-profit organization to support its mission to help young people be change-makers for the planet. The Seydels’ home, EcoManor, was the first LEED-certified Gold residence in the southeastern United States.Bill Nye, left, Jerome Foster ll, and Christi Paul, right, along with Jane Fonda who is attending virtually, during the Captain Planet Foundation 30th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, Mar. Two of their children also live in Atlanta and continue their family’s work in sustainability their youngest attends college in Los Angeles. Anderson Foundation and board of directors of the Rotary Club of Downtown Atlanta. She serves on the national boards of the League of Conservation Voters, Waterkeeper Alliance, and the Carter Center Board of Councilors she also serves on the advisory board for the Ray C. Laura serves on the boards of her family’s foundations and business: the Turner Foundation, Jane Smith Turner Foundation, the Turner Endangered Species Fund and Ted’s Montana Grill. In 1994, she and her husband co-founded Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. In 2004, she co-founded and is board chair of Mothers and Others for Clean Air, an official program of the American Lung Association Southeastern Region. She is a director of and works with the Environmental Working Group to limit the toxic chemicals in food, air, water, and consumer products. Laura is chairperson of the Captain Planet Foundation, which has worked worldwide for 25 years to activate generations of environmentally literate children empowered to protect and sustain the natural systems upon which all life depends. Laura Turner Seydel is an international environmental advocate and eco-living expert dedicated to creating a healthy and sustainable future for our children.
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