St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a leading pediatric treatment and research facility focused on children's catastrophic diseases. It is located in Memphis, Tennessee.

History

St. Jude was founded in 1962 by entertainer Danny Thomas on the promise that no child should die in the dawn of life, although the idea for the hospital was brought into light in the late 1950s. Thomas named the hospital for Saint Jude, the Catholic patron saint of desperate cases and lost causes. In 1957, Thomas gained financial support from the American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities (ALSAC), which helped him realize his dream. St. Jude is still financially supported by that organization, which is now America's third largest health-care charity.

Related Topics:
Danny Thomas - 1950s - Saint Jude - American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities

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