Richard Bedlack, MD, PhD has been named as the inaugural recipient of the Accelerate a Miracle Project (or AMP) Award by the Hop on a Cure Foundation.
Hop on a Cure was established in 2022 by Jennifer and John Driskell "Hop" Hopkins, a founding member and vocalist of the Grammy award-winning Zac Brown Band after his ALS diagnosis in 2021. The foundation aims to "support research to prevent, reverse, and cure ALS while raising awareness, building a compassionate community, and unleashing the healing power of hope."
AMP Award Description from the Hop on a Cure Foundation:
Every year, researchers worldwide spend precious time, energy, and financial resources in the search for a cure for ALS. Hop On A Cure presents The Accelerate a Miracle Project Award (or AMP Award) to recognize those making a major impact in the world of ALS research and to raise further awareness for the disease. The first AMP Award recipient to be honored at this year’s Harmony for Hope gala (September 2024) has been selected for their significant contribution toward research in ALS.