Richie Sambora Lands Charity Honor

From Contact Music:

Richie Sambora performs at the Bikers Bash in the Seminole 

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Hollywood, Florida - 09.12.11. 

Rocker Richie Sambora is to be honoured for his philanthropy at an upcoming charity gala.

The Bon Jovi guitarist has long supported The Midnight Mission, a Los Angeles organisation which offers help to the homeless, and he will be celebrated for his dedication at the 12th Annual Golden Heart Awards next month (May12).

He says, "I have a profound respect for the Midnight Mission. I'm inspired by the work they do day in and day out. I'm proud to be affiliated with such a solution-minded outreach program.

"For the betterment of our community, I gladly contribute whenever I'm able to lend my support to the cause in any way I can. To have the Midnight Mission recognise me with this award is humbling and an incredible honour."

The ceremony will take place at L.A.'s Beverly Wilshire Hotel on 7 May (12).

~ Hath