It’s been just over 20 years since internationally renowned local jazz diva Denise Thimes lost her mother to Pancreatic Cancer.
The family was told that Mildred Thimes had six months to live in 1996. In 11 months, Ms. Thimes was gone. But before she left earth, she was able to hear her daughter sing one more time when Denise established her annual Mother’s Day Concert.
With the success of the Mother’s Day Concert, Denise established another annual show several years later to raise awareness about the disease that claimed her mother’s life.
“We had just never heard of it. I cannot begin to tell you how foreign it was to our ears,” Denise Thimes told the American last year. “I was trying to figure out what is it, how do you get it and why is it so fatal. When you’re diagnosed, that’s it.”
In the years since, the show has raised thousands for families who faced similar circumstances – and on Thursday (Nov. 2) The Mildred Thimes Foundation’s 13th Annual Pancreatic Cancer Benefit Concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. at The Sheldon Concert Hall.
At this year’s show, Denise Thimes will pay tribute to the one and only Phyllis Hyman.
Her rich contralto voice will suit the signature selections from the late R&B legend.
“I can’t wait,” Denise Thimes said. “The show is going to be so much fun.”
The concert will also feature L.A. based comedienne Monique Marvez.
A VIP package is available that includes a reception, auction with complimentary food and wine with a performance by Adrienne Felton-King.
The Mildred Thimes Foundation’s 13th Annual Pancreatic Cancer Benefit Concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. at The Sheldon Concert Hall. Tickets Available at Afro-World, 7276 Natural Bridge Road, STL MO 63121 or at Metrotix by phone at 314.534.1111 or online at www.metrotix.com. For additional information, call 314.773.0337
