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Learn how Danny Thomas, a struggling entertainer, made a promise to St. Jude Thaddeus and fulfilled his dream of building a hospital for children with catastrophic diseases in Memphis. Discover how he raised funds, formed ALSAC and left a legacy of hope for the world.
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Danny Thomas había comenzó a recaudar fondos a comienzos de...
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A bust of Danny Thomas on the St. Jude campus . Success in...
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Danny used his fame to fulfill his vow and to change the...
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After an answered prayer from St. Jude Thaddeus, Danny...
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Danny used his fame to fulfill his vow and to change the lives of thousands of children and families. In 1962, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital opened in front of a crowd of 9,000 in Memphis, Tenn.
Danny Thomas (born Amos Muzyad Yaqoob Kairouz; January 6, 1912 – February 6, 1991) was an American actor, singer, nightclub comedian, producer, and philanthropist. He created and starred in the Danny Thomas Show.
Learn how Danny Thomas, a famous entertainer, made a vow to St. Jude Thaddeus and founded a hospital for children with cancer in Memphis, Tennessee. Discover how St. Jude became a leader in childhood cancer research and treatment.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a pediatric treatment and research facility located in Memphis, Tennessee. Founded by entertainer Danny Thomas in 1962, it is a 501(c)(3) designated nonprofit medical corporation which focuses on children's catastrophic diseases, particularly leukemia and other cancers.
The lasting legacy of Danny Thomas in Memphis. Danny Thomas speaks during the opening of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which eventually became his final resting place....
14 de mar. de 2012 · Learn how Danny Thomas, a struggling entertainer, made a promise to St. Jude and built a hospital for children in Memphis. Discover the history, achievements, and challenges of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in its 50th anniversary.
