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Atlanta resident and entrepreneur Gary Gross has been part of the city’s fundraising and charity communities for nearly 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:  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 & 2004); March of Dimes (Walk/Run); and The Foundation for Medically Fragile Children “Fragile Hearts Ball”. 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 the 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 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.