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Flashback – Danny Thomas Dedicates St Jude in 1962 [VIDEO]
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 today we celebrate our 28th year as a radio partner for St Jude!
Danny Thomas went from 'Make Room for Daddy' to goodwill ambassador around the world for kids with cancer, and you can carry on his dream by becoming a Partner in Hope for St Jude kids by calling 1-800-372-4999, or texting FIGHT to 785833. Read about Danny Thomas' journey to the doors of St Jude. And thank you for helping kids fight cancer!
Watch Danny Thomas as he dedicates St Jude Children's Research Hospital above.
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