Friends of Bob Deyan are raising funds to help support the audiobook producer and industry veteran, who was recently diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Their six-week campaign starts August 1. To contribute, click here, and follow Bob's Facebook page or Twitter. To follow his efforts on behalf of ALS patients everywhere.

Deyan and his wife Debra have produced thousands of audiobooks over the years for many publishers. Last last month they were awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Audio Publishers Association.