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About our Mission
About our Mission
About our Mission
Read more about the Rock from the Heart Mission and find links to more information HERE.
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Our Story
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After a diagnosis of aortic valve disease and an aortic aneurysm, Pete and Amy Johnson learned firsthand the lack of information and resources available.
Pete and and decided that once he recovered, they would find a way to help others. When Pete’s condition was discovered, he had no symptoms. He felt fine.
They founded Rock from the Heart to raise awareness and lessen fears about aortic conditions.
Rock from the Heart hosts an annual patient education symposium, dinner, VIP party and concert. Through concerts and education events, Rock from the Heart uses music to inspire and provide hope to people affected by aortic disease.
"Knowledge is power when it comes to your health, and aortic conditions are not exception. We want to share the details of our journey so people aren't left searching for answers." --Pete and Amy Johnson, Rock from the Heart founders
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Aortic Awareness
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Aortic Disease information and resources
Our Mission
To provide accurate information about thoracic aortic aneurysms, aortic dissection, and aortic valve disease by reaching out to the community through music.
- Up to 47,000 people die each year from all types of aortic disease, making aortic disease a silent epidemic.
- Thoracic aortic aneurysms affect approximately 15,000 people in the United States each year.
- An estimated 25,000 people in the U.S. die each year from heart valve disease. If diagnosed in time, aortic disease can usually be successfully treated in patients of all ages.
- Because aortic disease is rare, there is limited information available to those at risk and to those diagnosed with the condition.
Rock from the Heart events help bring the condition into the forefront. We are committed to increasing public awareness and to improving the diagnosis and management of these life-threatening conditions.
Our goals
- Provide accurate information about thoracic aortic aneurysms, aortic dissection, and aortic valve disease by reaching out to the community through music.
- Organize events that connect survivors, caregivers, medical professionals, researchers, and others affected by thoracic aortic disease.
- Support organizations working to bring high quality cardiac care to out-state and rural communities.
- Ensure events remain affordable and accessible to people at all income levels.
Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day - February 22nd
As many as 11 million Americans have heart valve disease (HVD)—a potentially disabling and deadly disease—yet 3 out of 4 Americans know little to nothing about HVD.
Join the movement to raise awareness about heart valve disease and protect patient lives.
Learn more about the campaign HERE
Aortic Disease Awareness Day - September 19
Aortic Disease Awareness Day is September 19. It is a focused effort by physicians, researchers, patients, family members, and many organizations to raise awareness about aortic disease around the world. It is a day to create community for people who care about aortic disease, celebrate survivors, and share information that can be life-saving for people who are at risk.
Learn more HERE