Lou Gehrig’s disease

Asbury Park

Jersey Shore Drummer Tommy Mastro Has Died

Diagnosed in 2011 at age 47 with ALS, Mastro helped champion for a cure

By Michelle Gladden


Tommy Mastro [nee Mastrodicasa], a Jersey Shore drummer who grew up in Long Branch has died. His brother Mike Mastro posted the news via social media, saying: This is Mike, Tommy’s brother writing to you. It’s with deep sadness and a broken heart that I have to let you know that Tommy passed away this morning. […]

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May 09, 2017
Asbury Park

Concert at Wonder Bar to benefit Joan Dancy & PALS

Organizers hope to raise $75,000 to help people with Lou Gehrig's disease

By Jill Bartlett


On March 1, 2014, The Wonder  Bar in Asbury Park will host the inaugural Sinderella’s Ball concert to benefit Joan Dancy and PALS (People With ALS) Foundation. Joan Dancy and PALS is an all-volunteer grassroots organization that helps provide services and medical equipment to assist people in Monmouth and Ocean County who suffer from ALS […]

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Feb 17, 2014