One of the most meaningful parts of Light of Day’s work is putting funds back into organizations and programs that directly support patients, families, education, and research. We are proud to share several recent grants that reflect that commitment.   Parkinson's Foundation — $150,000 Light of Day is proud to support the Parkinson’s Foundation with $150,000 for Par...

The Light of Day Foundation recently purchased and donated a Philips HeartStart Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to Gladiator Gym, where owner Shawn Darling accepted it from LOD Executive Director Tony Pallagrosi.   Dedicated to our founder Bob Benjamin, Boxing for Bob is a full-body, non-contact boxing workout for people living with Parkinson’s disease. The program was designed...

Renaissance at Manchester Community Raises More Than $24,000 Members of the Men’s and Women’s Clubs at Renaissance at Manchester came together for a private community fundraiser benefiting the Light of Day Foundation and raised more than $24,000.   The event was supported with help from Light of Day Executive Director and Co-Founder Tony Pallagrosi and Light of Day board ...

Axelrod Performing Arts Center Event Supports Aaron Lazar On August 31th, Light of Day provided a $5,000 grant in support of Extraordinary: Broadway Sings for Aaron Lazar, presented through the Axelrod Performing Arts Center. Tony nominees Kate Baldwin (Hello, Dolly, Finian's Rainbow) and Michael Minarik hosted the event, directed by Hunter Foster with music direction by Nate Patten, and produc...

LOD Woodbridge Benefit Concert Raises $4,000 A special thank you to LOD past president and board member Joe D'Urso and Woodbridge talent booker Bill Brandenburg, who spearheaded the August 26 Woodbridge Benefit Concert and brought together an outstanding group of artists.   Williams Honor, Joe D'Urso/Seth Saltzman, Matt & Eryn O'Ree, Miss Emily/Van Romaine, and the Allie Kenny Duo to...

The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music will open to the public on June 13, 2026. The region’s newest cultural venue, located on the campus of Monmouth University, has evolved from the home of the Bruce Springsteen archives into a national hub for programs, exhibits, concerts, scholarship, and education initiatives on all aspects of American music. “The Springsteen Center ...

  In support of the Light of Day Foundation, the Transparent Clinch Gallery will be selling fine art photography prints of Bruce Springsteen and Joe Grushecky from the Light of Day WinterFest 25th Anniversary Show. A portion of the proceeds will be donated directly to the Light of Day Foundation. The fundraiser will run now through January 19th. These prints will be available as an 8" by ...

Light of Day WinterFest 26 FestPass Package Pick-up Dates, Times and Locations and some general information: COUNT BASIE CENTER FOR THE ARTS BOX OFFICE, 99 MONMOUTH ST., RED BANK, NJTues. Jan. 13 & Wed. Jan. 14: 10 am-7 pmThurs. Jan. 15: 10 am-3:30 pmSat. Jan. 17: 10 am-7 pmASBURY LANES, 209 4TH AVE., ASBURY PARK, NJThurs. Jan. 15: 5:30 pm - 9 pmSTONE PONY, 913 OCEAN AVE., ASBURY PARK, NJFri., Ja...

For Immediate Release LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST 2026 OFFICIAL SCHEDULE & LINEUPS Adam Weiner aka Low Cut Connie Joining Music Festival Lineup Taking Place January 4-24 for the Continuing Quest To End Parkinson’s Disease, ALS and PSP ASBURY PARK, NJ (January 1, 2026) – The 26th annual Light of Day WinterFest will take place January 4-24 in Asbury...

For Immediate Release LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST 2026 MAIN EVENT RETURNS TO THE COUNT BASIE CENTER ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 John Rzeznik joins Willie Nile, Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers W/ Gary U.S. Bonds,  Dramarama, Fantastic Cat, James Maddock, Joe D'Urso plus very special guests  Tickets On Sale for Main Event on Friday, December 5 ASBURY PARK, NJ (December 3, ...