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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
3-17-2014
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NEW YORK CITY (March 17, 2014) – Drummers Collective is proud to offer a very special lecture with celebrated drum virtuoso/drum therapy pioneer Pat Gesualdo, on March 25, 2014, 7:00 PM,  541 Ave. of the Americas, NY, NY, 10011. Pat will discuss his pioneering techniques of Drum Therapy, how to become a certified drum therapist, starting the famed organization D.A.D. (Drums and Disabilities), training top doctors and teachers in over 15 countries, and much more!!

“It is extremely exciting to work with Pat Gesualdo in our facility, and to help him further his mission to do what he does best,” says The Collective. “This is one way The Collective is “giving back” to the drum community, and to help people with disabilities experience the joy of drumming.”

“It is a privilege to join with The Collective,” says Pat Gesualdo. “Together we are assisting drummers to help the special needs population lead happier, healthier lives with drumming.”

Drums and Disabilities (D.A.D.),is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit research program. Psychologists, neuroscientists, law enforcement agencies, special needs therapists, child protective service agencies, and teachers in over 15 countries use the D.A.D. Program to help special needs children develop physical and cognitive functioning.

Numerous celebrities, sports stars, major corporations, and parents join with D.A.D. to help children fight disabilities on a Global basis.

D.A.D. is also the parent company of the Metal Hall of Fame, which holds the Annual Metal Hall of Fame Celebrity Charity Gala. It is dedicated to forever enshrining the Iconic musicians and music industry executives responsible for making hard rock and heavy metal music what it is today. Their contribution to the genre is invaluable, and they continue to inspire fans throughout the world, from generation to generation. The Metal Hall of Fame helps to raise funds for D.A.D., which provides free therapy programs for special needs children, adults, and wounded veterans throughout the United States.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
1-4-2012

CLIFTON, N.J. (January 4, 2012) –  Celebrated drum virtuoso / Founder of the non-profit organization D.A.D (Drums and Disabilities) Pat Gesualdo, was featured in the LA Times, for his role as lead advocate to help Cooper Veloudis, a little boy in Kentucky with special needs.

In what has ignited a huge international outcry, PatGesualdo has been asked by local Senators and family members in Kentucky to help them represent a 9 year old boy with Cerebral Palsy. The child’s neighborhood Home Owners Association are demanding they remove the playhouse and his necessary therapy equipment from his backyard, which was prescribed by his therapist.

Kentucky State Legislators Richard Henderson (D-Jeffersonville) and Keith Hall (D-Phelps) Gesualdo to help them write new Legislation for House Bill 160. State Representative Henderson, Hall, and Gesualdo, held a news conference in the Kentucky State Capitol to announce the law making campaign. In addition, the group announced that D.A.D. has filed a Civil Rights violation with the United States Department of Justice.

“Mr. Gesualdo and his D.A.D. Organization will direct the National campaign for this Legislation,” said Kentucky State Legislator Richard Henderson (D-Jeffersonville). “I wrote several key provisions in this law” said D.A.D. President/CEO Pat Gesualdo. “As a result, the D.A.D. Program is the perfect outlet to help enact this vital Legislation on a National basis. This issue started because a special needs little boy and his family were being threatened, harassed, and discriminated against by their neighborhood Home Owners Association. This is a major violation of this little boy’s civil rights. I will pursue this vigorously in an effort to protect this little boy’s civil rights, and for the protection of all disabled children throughout the world,” Gesualdo said in the International news conference.

Gesualdo has been asked by Senators and Congressman throughout the United States to assist them in writing laws to help protect the rights of disabled children and their parents from neighborhood Home Owners Associations, as well. State and Federal lawmakers through the country consider Gesualdo’s advocacy as Groundbreaking legal protection for disabled children throughout the United States.

Drums and Disabilities (D.A.D.),is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit research program. Psychologists, neuroscientists, law enforcement agencies, special needs therapists, child protective service agencies, and teachers in over 15 countries use the D.A.D. Program to help special needs children develop physical and cognitive functioning.

Numerous celebrities, sports stars, major corporations, and parents join with D.A.D. to help children fight disabilities on a Global basis.

D.A.D. is also the parent company of the Metal Hall of Fame, which holds the Annual Metal Hall of Fame Celebrity Charity Gala. It is dedicated to forever enshrining the Iconic musicians and music industry executives responsible for making hard rock and heavy metal music what it is today. Their contribution to the genre is invaluable, and they continue to inspire fans throughout the world, from generation to generation. The Metal Hall of Fame helps to raise funds for D.A.D., which provides free therapy programs for special needs children, adults, and wounded veterans throughout the United States.

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8-7- 2008

CLIFTON, NJ (August 7, 2008) – The Legendary Stone Pony Nightclub will hold a benefit concert for the celebrated non-profit organization D.A.D. (Drums and Disabilities), on August 30, 2008, 7:00PM. All proceeds go to helping children fight Autism in schools and communities throughout New Jersey. Ticket Prices are $10.00. Top New Jersey Bands will be performing at the event, including Keith Kenny, Almost There, Smokin’ Aces, Lunar Electric, and the Amber Blues Band.

The benefit concert is sponsored by Pepsi-Cola, Frank’s Pontiac-GMC, The Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Zildjian Cymbals. All donations are 100% tax deductible, and will be used for implementing special needs programs for autistic children in schools and communities throughout New Jersey.

“We are very proud and excited to team up with D.A.D., and help children fight disabilities throughout New Jersey,” says Danni Challender, manager for the Amber Blues Band, and the promoter for the benefit concert.

“The National autism epidemic has increased 172% over the past ten years,” said D.A.D. President-CEO Pat Gesualdo. “New Jersey has the highest autism rate in the country, and the Stone Pony and the Amber Blues Band are great partners in helping us bring our therapy program to as many of these children in New Jersey as possible.”

Drums and Disabilities (D.A.D.),is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit research program. Psychologists, neuroscientists, law enforcement agencies, special needs therapists, child protective service agencies, and teachers in over 15 countries use the D.A.D. Program to help special needs children develop physical and cognitive functioning.

Numerous celebrities, sports stars, major corporations, and parents join with D.A.D. to help children fight disabilities on a Global basis.

D.A.D. is also the parent company of the Metal Hall of Fame, which holds the Annual Metal Hall of Fame Celebrity Charity Gala. It is dedicated to forever enshrining the Iconic musicians and music industry executives responsible for making hard rock and heavy metal music what it is today. Their contribution to the genre is invaluable, and they continue to inspire fans throughout the world, from generation to generation. The Metal Hall of Fame helps to raise funds for D.A.D., which provides free therapy programs for special needs children, adults, and wounded veterans throughout the United States.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
7-27-2010

Clifton, N.J. (July 27, 2010) – Modern Drummer, the world’s most popular drum magazine,has joined forces with celebrated drum virtuoso Pat Gesualdo. Gesualdo has performed / recorded with legendary musicians, and worked on major music industry projects. He also beat a severe battle with a disability as a child, and went on to pioneer the groundbreaking techniques of “The Healing Art of Drum Therapy.” The venture calls for Gesualdo to write a Monthly Drum Therapy column at ModernDrummer.Com.

“We at Modern Drummer magazine are thrilled to be working with Pat Gesualdo on this new series,” says Modern Drummer magazine editorial director Adam Budofsky. “The D.A.D. Program is unique, but more importantly, it’s effective, and we believe there’s a significant number of drummers and drum instructors who will find great inspiration and useful information in these articles.”

“It is a great honor to join forces with Modern Drummer,” says Pat Gesualdo. “The column will help even more Doctors, Parents, Teachers, and Drum Instructors to implement the techniques of Drum Therapy.As a result, even more special needs children and adults will be able fight the effects of disabilities, via the art form of drumming.”

Drums and Disabilities (D.A.D.),is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit research program. Psychologists, neuroscientists, law enforcement agencies, special needs therapists, child protective service agencies, and teachers in over 15 countries use the D.A.D. Program to help special needs children develop physical and cognitive functioning.

Numerous celebrities, sports stars, major corporations, and parents join with D.A.D. to help children fight disabilities on a Global basis.

D.A.D. is also the parent company of the Metal Hall of Fame, which holds the Annual Metal Hall of Fame Celebrity Charity Gala. It is dedicated to forever enshrining the Iconic musicians and music industry executives responsible for making hard rock and heavy metal music what it is today. Their contribution to the genre is invaluable, and they continue to inspire fans throughout the world, from generation to generation. The Metal Hall of Fame helps to raise funds for D.A.D., which provides free therapy programs for special needs children, adults, and wounded veterans throughout the United States.