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Thursday, October 25, 2007
Francouer, McCann share a pet project
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Jeff Francoeur and Brody, a King Cavalier Charles Spaniel. Photo courtesy of the Atlanta Braves.
Braves players Jeff Francoeur and Brian McCann are on deck for the upcoming third annual “Bets for Pets” event, benefiting the Homeless Pets Foundation.
The casino-themed event, planned for 8 p.m. to midnight Nov. 17 at the 755 Club at Turner Field, is hosted by Atlanta Braves Manager Bobby Cox and his wife, Pam.
Guests will enjoy black jack, dice and roulette and a silent auction and a live auction of memorabilia from Francoeur, John Smoltz, Chipper Jones and others.
Tickets cost $100 and can be purchased online at www.949thebull.com. For more details, e-mail coxpawsbecause@yahoo.com or call 404-274-1651.
Brian McCann and Jeff Francoeur and their best friends. Photo courtesy of the Atlanta Braves.
Braves Manager Bobby Cox and his four-legged pals. Photo by Colby Kidd
Crystal Ball a Smash
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
From left, Leslie McLeod, Mayor Shirley Franklin and Kristen Gibbs at Saturday’s Crystal Ball. (credit: Jim Fitts)
Oh, that clever Kristen Gibbs.
A few years ago, to celebrate a special birthday, her husband, Duncan, arranged for a video tribute that combined photos, music and remembrances from friends.
This year, the couple signed on as chairs of the Crystal Ball, benefiting the Arthritis Foundation’s Georgia chapter.
The ball honored Dr. Hugh McLeod and wife Leslie for their years of dedicated support, and Kristen knew just the special touch to highlight the evening. She arranged for the same videographer to compile a tribute to the McLeods as a surprise.
The ball, by the way, set a fund-raising record, bringing in $535,000 to help fund research efforts, community awareness, education, programs and services for people with arthritis. The black-tie affair, held Saturday at the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead, included a seated dinner and live and silent auctions.
Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin was among the luminaries in the sell-out crowd.
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