Peru Rocks was a concert in 2008, produced by the Love Hope Strength Foundation. Sixty-five musicians, cancer survivors and supporters set out on a twelve day journey, which included a four day trek along the Inca Trail in the Andes. The purpose of all this was to celebrate life, make music at extreme heights, and help the country of Peru in their efforts to fight cancer.

The musical journey symbolizes the “Climb Back from Cancer (TM)” of millions of survivors around the globe, and celebrates the lives of those we lost. Our journey on the trail ended at the ruins of Machu Picchu where we celebrated the power of Love, Hope and Strength. We also brought along one of our fallen members, Otto Schutt, who said from his hospital bed, "I don't care if you have to carry me, I'm going up that mountain." Three of our members fulfilled that wish, and spread his remains atop the new world wonder. Otto lost his battle with the disease just months before the trip began...

Our mission was to raise money and awareness for cancer care in Peru. LHS worked in conjunction with ALINEN to purchase lifesaving equipment for INEN, the main cancer center in Peru. LHS was able to raise enough money to outfit a vehicle with a mammography machine and staff it, so people who live in remote areas of the country can be diagnosed and treated back in Lima. The foundation also set up a Love Hope Strength chapter in Peru which will continue to aid in a national plan to educate, raise awareness and promote early detection of cancer.

A production team, including myself, Alex Coletti Productions and East Pleasant Pictures, traveled along, documenting the music, the culture, the breath taking views, and the story of this truly amazing group of people.

50% of the proceeds from the sale of the "Peru Rocks" book goes back to the Love Hope Strength Foundation to further aid their efforts in fighting cancer on a global stage.