Danny Thomas’ ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Has a Hollywood/Fundraising Connection That Still Shines 50 Years Later

By Abny Santicola

For a while, St. Jude’s only fundraisers were volunteers across the country who held small events in their local communities — mainly fans inspired by the celebrities they saw supporting the organization. As it grew, the hospital began to add professional fundraising staff, but it never stopped relying on volunteers.