What Inspires People About St. Jude & Mission to Save Lives

On the grounds of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital sits a lovely pavilion, open to anyone who wants to walk through to discover the history of the hospital, sit in the chapel and say a prayer, or walk in the garden.

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The pavilion pays respect to the founder of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Called the Danny Thomas Pavilion, it holds memorabilia belonging to the late Danny Thomas who believed that "no child should die in the dawn of life."

The Danny Thomas Pavilion is a true work of art. The layout of this unique structure emits a star-like shape which has five alcoves all surrounding the rotunda. The shape represents the world and symbolizes how far the work of St. Jude reaches - literally around the world.

@longpartyof3 Step inside the Danny Thomas Pavilion at #stjudechildrenresearchhospital ♬ Peace - Bethel Music

Inside the pavilion is a chapel, which is a place of beauty and peace and behind which Danny and his wife, Rose Marie Thomas are laid to rest.

Recently, visitors to the Danny Thomas Pavilion were asked to note what inspired them while at St. Jude and the answers were nothing short of heartwarming and humbling. Take a look through the responses and you will have a better understanding of how much St. Jude Children's Research Hospital means to so many.

Visitors to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Share What Inspired Them

Visitors to the Danny Thomas Pavilion on the grounds of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital were recently asked what inspired them during their visit and these were their answers.

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Be a Partner in Hope

You can help save St Jude in its mission to make sure no kids die in the dawn of life by becoming a Partner in Hope during our Country Cares Radiothon, presented by Drain Masters.

Just call the Express Employment hotline at 800-995-5257 or donate online at St Jude.

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Thank You Gifts

To thank you for supporting St Jude Children's Research Hospital and becoming a Partner in Hope with Care Net of Central New York, you'll have the honor of joining the country community with a 'This Shirt Saves Live ' t-shirt and your choice of tickets to see either the Harlem Globetrotters February 15 or FrogFest. A few Partners in Hope will get tickets to see Old Dominion in Albany, Luke Bryan, or Chris Stapleton in Syracuse.

8 Reasons to Support St. Jude in Montana

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is among the most critical organizations we have to fight childhood cancer. From diagnosis and treatment to recovery, St. Jude provides care to children and their families throughout their fight against cancer.

But St. Jude can only operate with the support of donors. For less than the cost of a Netflix subscription, a monthly donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a lifeline to helping win the fight against childhood cancer throughout the world.

Becoming a Partner in Hope is easy, fulfilling, and tax-deductible. Here's why a donation to St. Jude impacts children throughout your community and around the world.

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