OUr mission
Rock from the Heart's mission is to proactively educate people about aortic and heart valve disease, bridge the gap between impacted families and the support they need, connect those diagnosed with vital resources, and inspire all through the healing power of music.
Support Rock from the Heart's Mission
At Rock from the Heart, we're not just changing lives; we're saving them with the power of music. Our mission is to transform the landscape of aortic disease awareness, advocacy, and patient support. We believe in the healing power of music and the strength of community. Now, we're asking you to join us in this life-saving symphony.
Why It Matters:
Aortic diseases, including aortic aneurysms and dissections, are silent killers. They often strike without warning, and early diagnosis is critical. Patients need support, education, and advocacy to navigate this complex healthcare landscape and receive life-saving treatment. Rock from the Heart is their lifeline.
What We Do
Support and Education: We offer support groups, resources, and educational programs for patients and their families. Knowledge is power, and we empower them with information to make informed decisions.
How You Can Help:
Donate: Your donation can directly impact the lives of aortic disease patients. It can provide critical support for patient advocacy, educational programs, and music therapy sessions.
Volunteer: Join our team and contribute your skills and passion to support our mission. Whether you're a musician, a healthcare professional, professional, or caring individual, we welcome your support.
Spread the Word: Share our cause on social media, talk to your friends and family, and help us raise awareness about aortic diseases and the vital role Rock from the Heart plays in supporting those affected.
Aortic disease patients need your help, and together we can make a profound impact.
Let's change lives, save lives, and turn the power of music into a lifeline for those affected by aortic diseases. With your support, we can create a world where no one faces this challenge alone. Rock from the Heart - where music meets compassion, and lives are transformed.
The Rock from the Heart Story
After a diagnosis of aortic valve disease and an aortic aneurysm in 2015, Pete and Amy Johnson learned firsthand the lack of information and lack of resources available regarding aortic conditions. The Johnsons were frustrated and disheartened by how much conflicting advice and misinformation they received from different doctors and online resources.
Living through the experience, they realized all the doom and gloom on the internet was not the true story for most patients with aortic disease. The Johnsons embarked on a journey to share the details of their experience— and the hope they eventually found-- so others faced with a similar diagnosis are not left searching for answers.
The Johnsons founded Rock from the Heart after Pete’s open-heart surgery in 2017 to raise awareness and lessen fears about aortic conditions.
Knowledge is powerful when it comes to your health.
· Rock from the Heart supports families from diagnosis to recovery by connecting them with resources and information that is often hard to find.
· When families know the basics surrounding aortic disease, they will know how to be the best possible advocate for themselves when it comes to making medical decisions.
Awareness is key to survival. Rock from the Heart events help bring the condition to the forefront.
Through concerts and education events, Rock from the Heart uses music to inspire and provide hope to people affected by aortic disease
