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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
3-2-2004

CLIFTON, NJ (MARCH 2, 2004) – The New York Giants have endorsed the award winning non-profit organization D.A.D. (Drums and Disabilities).

“We are proud to offer our support to D.A.D., such an important and worthwhile program,” said the NY Giants..

“Helping children is a major priority for the New York Giants,” said D.A.D. Founder/CEO Pat Gesualdo.” “It’s a great privilege to work with the team to help even more special needs children and their families.”

The NY Giants enjoy one of the richest histories in pro football that dates to their birth in 1925.  The Giants became a significant part of the NFL as a team in New York, the nation’s largest city, helped the young league gain national media attention and a huge fan base.  Over the years, the Giants have won eight NFL championships that include victories in Super Bowls XXI, XXV, XLII and XLVI.

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
1-28-09

CLIFTON, NJ (January 28, 2009) Some of the top drummersincluding Liberty DeVitto, (Billy Joel) Rod Morgenstein (Winger), AJ Pero (Twisted Sister), and drum virtuoso/D.A.D. Founder Pat Gesualdo, were the celebrity judges for the Music School’s New York drum event, held on Sunday January 25, 2009.

Spectators throughout the tri-state area attended the popular event to see some of the world’s best drummers, and to watch the brightest local drummers battle each other to win various prizes. DeVitto, Gesualdo, and Pero then battled each other in drum solos, and played together on stage to close the show.

In addition to the event, Pat Gesualdo gave a fantastic drum clinic, and described how his revolutionary D.A.D. Program is helping children throughout the world fight disabilities. His clinic and lecture were sponsored by Zildjian Cymbals and Pro-Mark Drumsticks.

“We are thrilled to have Pat Gesualdo as part of our event this year,” said Music School’s Jared Feldman. “What he is doing with the D.A.D. Program is just amazing, and he is truly helping people with disabilities everywhere.”

“This event is a great outlet to showcase some of the best local drummers,” said D.A.D. Founder/CEO Pat Gesualdo. “It is a positive event to help drummers support each other.”

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 theMetal 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.