Jon Bon Jovi Donates $1M For Sandy Relief

Bon Jovi, Gov. Christie

Jon Bon Jovi has donated $1million to the Governor’s Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund.

During an appearance in Bon Jovi’s hometown of Sayreville at Borough Hall,  the rock singer made a presentation to Governor Chris Christie, Sayreville Mayor Kennedy O’Brien and the Fund’s chair, First Lady Mary Pat Christie, according to the WKXW NJ101-5 website.

“Natural disasters spare no one. But you can’t imagine the devastation, destruction and despair until Mother Nature takes aim at your hometown,” said Bon Jovi, whose Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation has worked with local and state officials in helping Sayreville residents recover from the Superstorm.

“This incredibly generous donation from Bon Jovi to the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund will go a long way in the rebuilding process,” said Governor Christie. “From day one, Jon has been one of the most visible faces for Sandy recovery here in his hometown of Sayreville and throughout the entire state. On behalf of a grateful people, I thank Jon and Bon Jovi for all of the great work they’ve done for New Jersey.”