Rocker Jon Bon Jovi has made good on his promise of a big donation to a local charity after guitarist Ritchie Sambora was a no show at the concert on Tuesday.
One hour before hitting the stage, Bon Jovi announced his longtime guitarist Richie Sambora was bowing out of the tour.
In front of the sold-out crowd, Bon Jovi announced that they would donate $100,000 to the Calgary Homeless Foundation to make up for it.
On Thursday morning, the cheque was delivered to the foundation.
“It was pretty exciting. I mean it just gives everybody a lift and reminds you that ya what we are doing is important and there are many, many, many individuals who are also committed to see if we can do something to end homelessness and poverty,” said Louise Gallagher from the Calgary Homeless Foundation
The homeless foundation is connected to about 140 other agencies and the donation could help as many as two dozen people over the next year.
