Already instrumental in 'restoring the shore' with his songwriting with  'Because We Can', Jon Bon Jovi returned to his hometown to give more.....

In an effort to continue the restoration of the Garden State from Superstrom Sandy, Jon Bon Jovi donated one million dollars to New Jersey Superstorm Sandy relief.

 

Joined by Governor Chris Christie, Bon Jovi presented a check to the Governor's wife, Mary Pat, who is overseeing the relief fund.

 

According to ABC News, Bon Jovi used the power of 'we' in making this donation, 'I know that there are people that are still suffering.  But what I like to call the power of ‘we’ coming together -- that means, you, me, us -- we are taking a step today to rebuild lives.”

 

He further explains his reasoning to give:

 

 

 

 

 

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