John Driskell Hopkins (Hop), famed guitarist for 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 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 slow the progression of ALS and ultimate find a cure. “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.
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, and Kristian Bush, with each artist delivering personal, memorable performances honoring the work of Hop on a Cure.
ALS is such an underfunded and under-researched disease, yet so many know someone who's been impacted.