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The Green Vision Foundation’s third
annual Footprint of Life Gala brought
together an international community of
leaders across philanthropy, sport,
business, entertainment, fashion and
conservation for an intimate evening
dedicated to protecting our planet and
creating a better future for generations
to come.
Held in New York City during Climate
Week, this year’s Footprint of Life Gala
was held in collaboration with Laureus
Sport for Good, Sally Ranney and Global
Choices, and Planet Reimagined, bringing
together the power of sport,
philanthropy, environmental leadership
and collective action.
Worth Magazine served as the evening’s
media partner.
Adam Met, musician of AJR and founder of
Planet Reimagined,
was honored for his work at the
intersection of climate action,
policy and culture.
Garrett McNamara, world-renowned
big-wave surfer and surfing
record-holder, was honored for his
commitment to ocean conservation and for
using his global platform to advocate
for the natural world.
Guests included Dr. Sylvia Alice Earle,
renowned marine biologist and ocean
conservationist; Eric Adams, former
Mayor of New York City; Kely Nascimento,
daughter of legendary soccer icon Pelé
and Laureus Sport for Good ambassador;
JJ Watt, three-time NFL Defensive Player
of the Year; Joey Votto, six-time MLB
All-Star and former National League MVP;
Nicole McNamara, professional surfer;
Linnae Harper, professional basketball
player and former WNBA player; Markus
Kuhn, former New York Giants defensive
tackle; Julian Mylchreest, Bank of
America executive vice chairman; Joanne
Chong, philanthropy advisor at Temasek;
Tom Ricketts, chairman of the Chicago
Cubs and co-founder of Incapital;
Melissa Gorga, The Real Housewives of
New Jersey; Meera Gandhi, philanthropist
and founder of The Giving Back
Foundation; Natalie De’Banco, founder
and creative director of Bronx and Banco;
designer Andrew Kwon; singer-songwriter
Louis B. Middleton; former Boston Celtic
Michael Leon “M.L.” Carr; Karen Polle (@karenpolle);
David Xavier Sanchez, known as David
Daxsen (@thediplomat); Hector Sulaiman
(@hector.sulaiman);
and Melissa Polo Landau.
Founded by Amy Green, The Green Vision
Foundation and its Footprint of
Lifeplatform are rooted in the belief
that collaboration, connection and
collective action can create lasting
change. The evening underscored a shared
commitment to conservation,
biodiversity, ocean and wildlife
protection, climate action, and
inspiring future generations to become
custodians
of our Earth.
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