Zac Brown Band’s John Driskell Hopkins has revealed on the band’s social media account that he’s been diagnosed with ALS.

Hopkins, who is a bassist and vocalist in the band, as well as one of its founding members, shared the news alongside his bandmates, sharing, “I have tough news to share and my brothers and sister have gathered to support me.”

“Over the past several years, I’ve noticed some balance issues and some stiffness in my hands. After careful analysis by some of the country’s top neurologists, I have been diagnosed with ALS,” he explained, “Because my symptoms have been slow-progressing from the start, we believe they will continue to be slow progressing going forward.”

He adds, “God willing, I plan to be rocking with these amazing people for many years to come.”

Zac Brown then notes, “the technology and research surrounding ALS research has been advancing, but we still don’t have a cure,” adding, “Thanks so much for your prayers and support in helping us cure ALS.”

The band then offered up a way for fans to help, via text HOP to 345-345 or through this website.

Source: Zac Brown Band