One of the founding members of the zacbrownband sang the National Anthem at the Arizona Diamondbacks game on May 30 in hopes of raising awareness about an illness he has been diagnosed with.
51-year-old John Driskell Hopkins sang the National Anthem at Chase Field on May 30 as part of his efforts to raise awareness about ALS. The singer was diagnosed with the illness, which is also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, and went public with the diagnosis in May.One of the founding members of the Zac Brown Band sang the National Anthem at the Arizona Diamondbacks game on May 30., and he hopes to raise awareness about the illness.
"Going forward will be difficult for me. I have been diagnosed with ALS, and I have a very slow progressive form of that," said Hopkins. "I am starting to notice a little slur of that, and my digits aren't as quick as they should be, and I am praying for a slow progressio.nPperhaps one that can stall.
The disease, according to the website, is also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, after a baseball player who was diagnosed with it. Doctors do not usually know why ALS occurs. Hopkins said over the past several years, he has noticed balance issues and stiffness. He announced his diagnosis in May.Hopkins said his work is far from done, as there is no cure for ALS yet. That is why he has founded hop on a cure -- to help in that mission.
"We have decided to hit it head on and find a cure, and we believe we are close to finding a cure," said Hopkins.The Zac Brown Band will be playing a concert at Chase Field on Nov. 19, on what will be their final tour stop. Hopkins said he wanted to come to Phoenix beforehand to say hello to Dbacks fans.
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