Rock from the Heart

Rock from the Heart Mission and Vision

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.

Our Mission:

Rock from the Heart is dedicated to bridging the gap between aortic disease patients and the support they need.  Our mission is to proactively educate people about aortic and heart valve disease, connect families affected by it to vital resources and inspire all through the healing power of music. 

We are a virtual family of educators, survivors and music fans working to create an inclusive and engaged community of support, encouragement, and awareness.

After a diagnosis of aortic valve disease and an aortic aneurysm in 2015, Pete and Amy Johnson learned firsthand the lack of information, abundant misinformation, and absence of resources about aortic conditions.  The Johnsons were frustrated and disheartened by how much conflicting advice 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.

Rock from the Heart’s mission is to support families from diagnosis to recovery by connecting them with resources and information that is often hard to find. Through concerts and education events, Rock from the Heart uses music to inspire and provide hope to people affected by aortic disease.

Rock from the heart has a unique mission, raising awareness of aortic health through music, information sharing, and community building. The organization was founded by Pete and Amy Johnson, after Pete's successful aortic valve replacement and aneurysm repair surgery. They learned firsthand the lack of information available, and they wanted to help others, raising awareness to lessen fears about aortic conditions. Rock from the Heart hosts an annual symposium and concert each February during Heart Month.