Posted by Zoica on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 to Spread the Word

“Superheroes for Earth” was this year’s annual Christmas party held by Captain Planet Foundation, in Atlanta, Georgia. The event’s message, summarized by chairperson Laura Turner Seydel and Co-Chairs Rick Baker and Sacha Taylor, was “that each of us, in our own ways, can be Superheroes for Earth by protecting our very fragile environment and natural resources”.

From live entertainment and superhero chic outfits to live and silent auction, the event was a memorable one.

Based on a critically acclaimed cartoon series, Captain Planet and the Planeteers, the Captain Planet Foundation (CPF) was founded in 1991 by Ted Turner. The mission of this organization is to support hands-on, environmental projects for children and youths in grades K-12. With a history of over 2,000 projects in United States and around the world, CPF objective is to encourage innovative endeavors that empower today’s children to be environmental stewards.

Proceeds raised from this year’s event will support the environmental educational projects for youth around the globe that are funded year-round in the form of grants. In particular, donations this year will help launch CPF’s newest initiative, called “organic gardens as outdoors classrooms”. The objective is to create numerous outdoor classrooms in the Atlanta area, in which students will learn a variety of core subjects integrated with environmental education curriculum. The final goal is to help youth develop a stronger connection with nature and empower them to make healthy decisions.

Other beneficiaries from this year Christmas Party include the Atlanta Children’s Shelter, Our House and Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper.

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