Jon Bon Jovi Saves Woman From Jumping off a Bridge

Celebrities often use their fame and fortune to make impactful contributions to those in need. One such example is Jon Bon Jovi. The rockstar founded an organization dedicated to helping those suffering from homelessness, addiction, or mental health disorders and opened the JBJ Soul Kitchen, with 3 locations. The restaurant offers meals in exchange for volunteer hours for those who can’t afford to pay for their food. Recently, he’s made headlines again, for saving a life.

Jon Bon Jovi Films on the Bridge

Purportedly, Jon Bon Jovi was filming a music video in Nashville, Tennessee on September 10, 2024. The rock star was on the Seigenthaler bridge with his camera crew when they spotted a woman holding onto the ledge and facing the river. He quickly intervened and a video of the rockstar surfaced, highlighting another example of his kindness and compassion toward others.

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Jon Bon Jovi Saves a Life

The video shows the musician and another person speaking with a woman, whose identity hasn’t been made public. After some time, the woman returns to the other side of the bridge, and he is seen hugging her moments later.

Police Commend the Rockstar

Police explained that the woman was taken to the hospital for evaluation and treatment in a statement posted on the Nashville Metro Police Department’s social media page. Jon Bon Jovi “helped persuade her to come off the ledge over the Cumberland River to safety,” according to the post. “It takes all of us to help keep each other safe.”

Early Days

Jon Bon Jovi was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey on March 2, 1962. His birth name was John Francis Bongiovi Jr. but he later adopted his stage name. The musician was raised by his parents and is the oldest of 3 boys.

Jon Bon Jovi’s Musical Career

He began playing in local clubs at 16 and by the 1980s had formed the band Bon Jovi. He recorded his first single in 1980, and the band’s debut album came out four years later on January 21st. Since then, the band has recorded around 100 albums and music videos, and in 2018, was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Charitable Acts Since 2006

Although Jon Bon Jovi has an impressive musical career and tried his hand at acting, his good deeds speak volumes about who he is and what his core values are. In 2006, he started the JBJ Soul Foundation, an organization that partners with several non-profits and outreach programs“to break the cycle of hunger, poverty, and homelessness.” The foundation started with a collective effort from Jon Bon Jovi, other celebrity owners, and the Philadelphia Soul Arena Football Team.

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Offering Nationwide Support

Incredibly, the foundation has partnered with organizations nationwide, including Habitat for Humanity and the Veteran’s Canter of Hoboken, extending support and funding to other U.S. states including Nevada and Georgia.

Jon Bon Jovi’s Community Restaurant

Later, Jon Bon Jovi opened The JBJ Soul Kitchen, a community restaurant that serves meals free to those with limited funds in exchange for volunteer service. The rock star has since opened two more locations, three of which are on a University campus, offering a fresh three-course meal to struggling students. Amazingly, his wife shares his sentiments about giving back.

Marrying Dorothea Hurley

Dorothea Hurley married her high school sweetheart, Jon Bon Jovi, in 1989. The pair have 4 children together. “That was such a miracle,” he said of being a parent. “The birth of a human that you’ve helped create — that’s probably the biggest, most unbelievable thing that I could ever want. To touch the hand of God, that’s as close as you ever come to that.”

Support for Crisis and Mental Health Distress

Many people suffer from depression or other mental health challenges. Moreover, everyday stresses and costly living expenses can pile on, worsening symptoms of said mental health challenges. Fortunately, most healthcare plans include options for counseling and similar treatments, including doctor-prescribed mood stabilizers. Meanwhile, nationwide services are available 24/7 to offer support and resources. You can text HOME to 741741, or go online to the Crisis Text line. They can also be reached on WhatsApp any time of day or night.

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