St. Jude Part 2: Danny Thomas, Elvis, a $1M Monopoly Ticket & the $7 Legacy
How did Danny Thomas's $7 promise grow into one of the most recognized charitable organizations in America?
In Part 2 of our look at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, we dig deeper into the remarkable history, people, donations and unexpected stories that helped build the St. Jude legacy.
We discuss Danny Thomas's surprising connection to the Miami Dolphins, his influence in television, St. Jude's integration from the day it opened in 1962, Chili's $50 million commitment, the Inspiration4 space mission, Ryan Trahan's fundraising campaign, Elvis Presley's unusual donation of the USS…
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