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John Driskell Hopkins Defies ALS | Huntsville News
John Driskell Hopkins, once a star of the Zac Brown Band, was handed a devastating ALS diagnosis in 2021—given just 2 to 5 years to live. But at 55, he’s still here, still playing music, still fighting with fierce resilience. After a shocking Christmas diagnosis, he and his wife launched “Hop on a Cure,” raising over $5 million for ALS research. From college bands to Grammy stages, Hopkins reflects on life’s joys and the unexpected beauty of living fully in the face of an incurable disease. His story is a raw, powerful reminder: cherish every moment—tomorrow’s not promised. Listen in…
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