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Peru Rocks was the latest concert from the Love Hope Strength Foundation. 65 musicians, cancer survivors and supporters set out on a 4 day trek along the Inca Trail in the Andes.

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. The foundation is also moving forward, setting up a Love Hope Strength chapter in Peru in order to continue a national plan to educate, raise awareness and promote early detection of cancer.

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