Formerly Homeless Man Raises $54k for Charity

Back in 2024, a formerly homeless English man named Rhys Wynne-Jones stepped inside a church after hours and played the piano. A video of this performance went viral, which led to Rhys getting some amazing opportunities, including performing with music celebrities. Since then, Rhys has enjoyed a stable home life — and has dedicated the last year to paying it forward. While he still does not describe himself as a professional musician or celebrity, he uses his performances to raise money for causes linked to homelessness. Since his big breakthrough, Rhys has raised more than $54,000 and he hopes his performances — and his amazing story — inspire others to help others who might be going through some tough times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.