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PERU ROCKS!
October 8th - 17th 2008
We invite you along on a monumental journey with approximately 100 cancer survivors, musicians, mountaineers and supporters to, once again, celebrate our “Climb Back From Cancer(TM)”.
This event will bring Love Hope and Strength to the people of Peru and to the world. Machu Picchu is probably the most famous archaeological site in all of the Americas. It is certainly one of the most amazing places anywhere on earth and was recently voted one of the 'Seven New Wonders of the World'. The Love Hope Strength Foundation has selected Peru as a destination because of its natural beauty and wonderment.
Our trip starts and finishes in the Peruvian capital, Lima. The challenging 4-day trek from Mollepata follows an ancient and remote Inca footpath through the high mountains of the Cordillera Vilcanota to the lost Inca city of Llactapata from where there are the first views of the amazing condor-like shape of the Machu Picchu citadel. You will visit the Inca cities of Llactapata and Machu Picchu and the city of Cusco, situated at 11,150 feet, in the foothills of the Andes. Cusco was the capital of the Inca Civilization and is now a World Heritage Site.
Total duration - 10 days
- 1 day acclimatization and sightseeing in Cusco
- 4 day high Andes trek from Mollepata to Llactapata
- Train and trek to Machu Picchu for acoustic performance
- Return to Cusco
- Fly to Lima
- Finale Concert Celebration in Lima
- Return home
LEARN MORE!
Download the full
PERU ROCKS Trekker/Fundraiser Package and Itinerary.
A limited number of spots are available on this trek. All applications will be reviewed and accepted in the order that they are received. You will be notified by email or phone if your spot on the trek has been secured. This application is not a binding agreement. Once you have been notified that you will be one of the participants of Peru Rocks you will be given a registration form and deposit information. A valid passport is required to participate in Peru Rocks.
MUSICIANS and SPONSORS
To learn more about becoming a participating musician or sponsor, please contact Shannon Foley at
shannon@lovehopestrength.org.
Last year's media coverage reached over 500 million people around the globe.
Inquiries about Peru Rocks and other LHS Events contact info@lovehopestrength.org
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LA ROCKS
April 21, 2008
The Cat Club
8911 West Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
LA Rocks is going to be one of those nights legends are made of! Some of the best names in music history will unite for an evening of historic jam sessions, libations and fun, all in the name of charity. The evening will be an exclusive event benefiting The Love Hope Strength Foundation and Life Straw.
This will be a very intimate VIP affair with only 100 tickets available. Join the LHS ARMY to be the first notified when the line up is announced and tickets go on sale.
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The Gathering 2008
January 25th and 26th, 2008
The Gathering 2008 was held on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th January 2008 and took place in The Arena at Venue Cymru, Llandudno, North Wales.
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EVEREST ROCKS
October 9-31, 2007.
Our most momentous climb and concert benefiting The Nepal Cancer Relief Society (NCRS). Cancer survivors and co-founders of the Love Hope Strength Foundation (LHSF) Mike Peters and James Chippendale lead 40 musicians, cancer survivors and mountaineers to Base Camp to perform an acoustic concert to help the Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital build the infrastructure of its clinic, NCRS, by providing them with much needed equipment and funding. In a country where the average annual income is $300 a year, our donation and support is going a long way to save lives NOW.
"Everest Rocks" is a fourteen day trek and acoustic concert at the base camp of Mt Everest, with a grand finale rock concert in Kathmandu. The entire journey was captured by a documentary team headed by Alex Coletti (the acclaimed producer of MTV's 'Unplugged' series). The list of performers included: Mike Peters (The Alarm), Slim Jim Phantom (The Stray Cats), Glenn Tillbrook (Squeeze), Nick Harper (legendary UK folk artist), Cy Curnin and Jamie West-Oram (The Fixx) and local Nepalese artists.
The goal of LHSF is to provide clinics in need all over the world, like NCRS, with the necessary funding and support to provide patients with the treatment that they deserve. www.everestrocks.com
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UNION COUNTY MUSICFEST
September 15th, 2007
Union County New Jersey hosted a Walkathon, Family Day and MusicFest benefiting the Love Hope Strength Foundation. Over 25,000 gathered for MusicFest ’07, a free outdoor concert entering its tenth year (and fourth as MusicFest). Performers will include The Alarm, Chuck Berry, English Beat, The Smithereens and The Old Ceremony. www.ucnj.org
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SNOWDON ROCKS
Saturday, June 23rd, 2007
LHSF led a procession of doctors, nurses, cancer survivors and those whose lives have been affected by cancer on a sponsored walk to the summit of Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa (the highest point in England & Wales), to perform a very special acoustic set at the summit. Snowdon Rocks benefited the North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, Bodelwyddan where Mike Peters was first diagnosed with Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma back in 1995/96. The event brought in over $80,000 in donations.
See video from the event
See photos from the event
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EMPIRE ROCKS
April 16th, 2007
Love Hope Strength officially launched the foundation with Empire Rocks! The ceremonial climb up the 1600 steps and first ever concert atop the Empire State Building symbolized the first LHSF “Climb Back From Cancer”*. We were honored to have some of the world's top musicians and music and video producers supporting our cause and the Love Hope Strength Foundation. The event created a serious buzz among the press, current and future sponsors, music industry, celebrities, and fans. The all-star Everest Rocks band included: Mike Peters (The Alarm), Billy Duffy (The Cult), Slim Jim Phantom (The Stray Cats) and Dave Wakeling (The English Beat). The acoustic set was overseen by famed music producer Tony Visconti (David Bowie, Morrissey, Thin Lizzy) and video producer Alex Coletti (the acclaimed producer of MTV's 'Unplugged' series) for a documentary that is being produced about the foundation and events.
The evening closed with a charity concert at Terra Blues in the East Village with performances by Mike Peters (The Alarm), Billy Duffy (The Cult), Slim Jim Phantom (The Stray Cats), Dave Wakeling (The English Beat), Karl Dietel (The Samples) and Braddigan.
See video from the event
See photos from the event
To purchase the recorded song, “Strength”, visit the itunes store and search “Love Hope Strength”. All proceeds go to the foundation.
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OUTDOOR RETAILER SUMMER MARKET
With nearly 30,000 industry professionals in attendance, Outdoor Retailer is where orders are written, new accounts are found, connections are made and brands are launched. From small shops and regional chains to the largest national and international retailers -- OR attracts thousands of buyers and senior level decision makers who are looking for outdoor-specific products, services, brands, fresh ideas, apparel launches, and outdoor innovation. LHSF has been invited by Highgear, an Everest Rocks sponsor, to showcase our initiatives and promote the brands that support us. A Highgear-sponsored press conference and concert have been arranged to give our sponsors an opportunity to announce their involvement in our global cause to the outdoor community and media. www.outdoorretailer.com |
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