Healing Hands Worldwide, Inc. (HHW) invites the community to an evening of inspiration, hope, and healing at the “Healing Psalms: A Conversation with God” Gospel Jazz Benefit Concert. Taking place on Sunday, March 23, at Wesley Methodist Church in St. Thomas, at 4 p.m., this extraordinary musical experience will feature the soulful sounds of Jeannette Rhymer & Friends in a powerful blend of gospel and jazz.
For beloved community figure Jeannette Rhymer, this special event is not only designed to uplift spirits while raising crucial funds to support Healing Hands Worldwide, Inc. a St. Thomas-based, non-profit organization dedicated to providing medical care, to underserved communities, but is also a personal testimony of faith following her years long battle with cancer.
“Being diagnosed with Colon cancer not once but twice in both 2020 and 2023, I have much to give God thanks for,” shares Rhymer. “To be able to sing and play music after going through especially this second cancer journey, which included surgery on my right lung and 12 rounds of chemo, I have a testimony that I want to share of Gods goodness and mercy towards me. This is my offering of thanksgiving unto him while also bringing an awareness of colorectal cancer.”
Held in recognition of Colon Cancer Awareness Month, this special concert will bring together some of the USVI’s most accomplished artists as it uplifts spirits while raising crucial funds to support Healing Hands Worldwide, Inc.
Founded in 2017 by well-known St. Thomas oncologist, Dr. Erole McLean Hobdy, led by longtime St. Thomas community figure, Karen Nelson-Hughes, and supported by an expert board of local physicians, entrepreneurs, lawyers and professionals from various fields, HHW offers support to both women diagnosed with early-stage cancer with no means to finance their care, as well as academic scholarships to high-achieving high school students in under-served communities in the Caribbean and Africa.
“There are so many uninsured cancer patients worldwide who are dying due to the lack of insurance and the inability to pay for their care,” explains Dr. Erole McLean Hobdy, HHW Founder adding: “It doesn’t take much to help these patients who could have a potentially curable disease and a chance to come home to their families.”
A Mission of Healing and Hope
“We are deeply moved by Jeannette’s commitment to using her talents as a blessing to others. Despite her personal challenges, she is unselfishly giving back to those in need, and we are honored to support her in this benefit concert.”
A testament to Rhymer’s abounding faith and journey, her desire for this highly anticipated event is simple. “
With an amazing line-up planned for attendees, Healing Hands Worldwide Executive Director Karen Nelson-Hughes highlights the event’s significance. “Music is a universal language that has a unique way of healing the heart, mind, and soul,” says Nelson- Hughes. “What a wonderful way to celebrate both music and faith, while also shining a light on the good work of HHW as it continues saving lives one patient at a time.”
Tickets & Event Details
• Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025
• Location: Wesley Methodist Church, St. Thomas
• General Admission: $30 Adults | $15 Children (under 12)
• Early Bird Discount: $5 off tickets purchased by February 28, 2025
• Tickets Available online via the following link:
