John Driskell Hopkins (Hop), founding and active member of the Zac Brown Band, was diagnosed with ALS, in December of 2021. ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease impacting nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Progression of the disease can vary from person to person, affecting movement, speech, and breathing. ALS is 100% fatal.
In response to his life-altering diagnosis, Hop and his wife Jen were called to activism, and in May of 2022, this unstoppable duo launched the Hop On A Cure Foundation. Their personal mission is to bring a new voice to the fight, empowering others to join the cause. They are doing everything in their power to secure critical funding for research to ultimately find a cure for ALS. “Help us envision a future free of ALS,” has become their mantra, truly inspiring others.
The mission of Hop On A Cure, “to support research to prevent, reverse, and cure ALS while raising awareness, building a compassionate community, and unleashing the healing power of hope,” is only achievable with your help. This is a tangible goal. ALS isn’t incurable. It’s underfunded. Through community-empowered, grassroots fundraising initiatives, there have been more than 150 events held across the country. Hop On A Cure has granted in excess of $1.6 million, all directed toward finding a cure and defeating ALS.
Harmony for Hope: Defeating ALS is Hop On A Cure’s newest fundraiser and it promises to be an incredible evening. Exquisite cuisine and exceptional wines set the tone for spirited bidding as guests vie for incredible, once-in-a-lifetime live auction prizes.
The finale of the evening is an intimate, curated concert showcasing individual performances by Zac Brown, Clay Cook, Coy Bowles, Daniel de los Reyes, Kristian Bush, Bobby Yang and other special guests. Each artist will deliver a personal, performance through camaraderie and storytelling honoring their friend Hop and his fight against ALS.
Can’t join the gala? You can host your own fundraising event to benefit Hop On A Cure's mission. We can’t do this alone. We need your help to end ALS.
For more information about Hop On A Cure or to purchase tickets for Harmony for Hope: Defeating ALS: HopOnACure.org/events