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

By Abny Santicola

Volunteers from kindergarten to adult hold fundraising events that include math-a-thons, marches, dinners and golf tournaments.

Volunteers most often are recruited through phone calls in which ALSAC/St. Jude staff explain the hospital’s mission and its need for donations, and ask people to help by organizing an event in their community. Volunteers then organize the events and recruit people to participate.