Singer seeks aid after life-saving hip surgery abroad

Prominent singer Jan Keiser, the daughter of renowned songstress Carlyn Leacock, has appealed for public support following costly hip replacement surgery in Lithuania.

The former Spice and Company lead singer who is a central member of the praise team at the First Baptist Church underwent the procedure to address injuries stemming from a near-fatal car accident several decades ago.

Her uncle, Pastor Paul Leacock, told Barbados TODAY that the collision, which involved a lorry overtaking another vehicle and colliding with Keiser’s car, left her with lasting physical trauma that eventually necessitated the operation.

“Not one to remain quiet for long, Jan looks forward to returning to ministering on Sundays at her First Baptist Church and at all the other forums where she performs occasionally,” Pastor Leacock said.

To assist with significant medical expenses and ongoing therapy costs, a benefit concert, For the Love of Jan, will be held on Saturday at 6.30 p.m., at the First Baptist Church on Constitution Road. Admission is free and attendees are encouraged to donate generously.

The event will feature performances from numerous artists, including Tamara Marshall, Paula Hinds, ZigE Walcott, Pastor Leacock, and the First Baptist chorale and liturgical dancers.

The concert organisers hope the community will rally behind Keiser, described as “one of the beloved members of the Leacock clan of singers”, as she recovers and aims to resume her musical activities.

Now back home recuperating, Keiser said she was surprised that several other Barbadians have had surgeries at the same facility she attended in Lithuania.