Joel Thomas has been a great friend to many of us, a cherished loved one for others, a band mate, hunting partner and source of endless knowledge about wildlife for still others.

There's one thing though about Joel we all share in common:

He's always been there for us. Now he could use our help.

In April of 2010, Joel was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), which is also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. While Joel is determined to beat this, he could really use our prayers and support.

Here's How You Can Help: