Showing posts with label heart of camden. Show all posts
Showing posts with label heart of camden. Show all posts

Sunday, December 4, 2011

JBJ at Heart of Camden Gala

Jon's philanthropic endeavours were honoured at the Heart of Camden Gala this week:
CHERRY HILL — Rocker Jon Bon Jovi came to town Friday night to accept the “Small Things, Great Love” Award at the second annual Heart of Camden Gala. And during his remarks — contrary to the egotistical image one might conjure of an international superstar — the New Jersey native barely used the pronoun “I.”

“We are big believers in the power of we,” said the singer, founder of the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation. “Tonight we’re here to shine a light. We’re coming together to take control and make a difference.

“Government can’t do it alone. Residents or rock stars can’t do it alone. This award is not about me, it’s about us.”
Read the full article here.

And here's a nice ABC Action News video about the cause: