![How Danny Thomas Founded St Jude](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2014/01/3317160.jpg?w=980&q=75)
How Danny Thomas Founded St Jude
On February 4th, 1962, the beloved movie and TV actor Danny Thomas opened the doors to St Jude Children's Research Hospital. The world has never been the same since, and it is the reason that for the next two days we celebrate the 30th(!) year of the St Jude Radiothon!
If you ever wonder how and why Danny Thomas went from 'Make Room for Daddy' to goodwill ambassador around the world for kids with cancer, then watch the video, and become a Partner in Hope for St Jude kids by calling 1-800-372-4999 or text LIVE to the number 626262 and click the link from St. Jude.
Read about Danny Thomas' journey to the doors of St Jude - Thank you, and God Bless, Danny Thomas!
Watch the Danny Thomas video here.
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