“God willing, I plan to be rocking with these amazing people for many years to come,” said Hopkins, who has also launched the ALS research foundation, Hop On A Cure.
The video also appeared to serve as a launch for Hopkin's ALS research foundation, Hop On A Cure, with the clip telling fans who want to help to"Text 'HOP' to 345-345 to make a donation.", Hop On A Cure"is committed to supporting research to prevent, reverse, and cure ALS while raising awareness, building a compassionate community, and unleashing the healing power of hope.
"ALS, which is also commonly called Lou Gehrig's disease, is a"progressive nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing loss of muscle control," per. While signs and symptoms of ALS"vary greatly from person to person," the disease commonly starts with muscle weakness that progressively spreads and worsens. Hopkins has been a member of Zac Brown Band since 2005. Along with being the bassist and a vocalist for the band, Hopkins also plays the guitar, ukulele and banjo. Per the Zac Brown Band's
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