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

By Abny Santicola

“Up ’til Dawn” is a student-run program hosted by colleges and universities nationwide that unites students, faculty and staff in awareness- and fundraising events. It culminates with an all-night celebration where students stay “up ’til dawn” in honor of St. Jude patients. Since the program’s creation in 1998, more than 185 campuses have participated and raised more than $16 million.