Strictly Business Daily Variety – Marlo Thomas on the St. Jude Story and Advancing Her Father’s Mission to Save Children’s Lives
Nov 27, 2025
Marlo Thomas, an acclaimed actress and lifelong advocate for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, shares the inspiring story of her father, Danny Thomas. She discusses the emotional journey of founding St. Jude, emphasizing its mission to combat racial medical neglect. Marlo outlines the Thanks and Giving campaign's goals, personal anecdotes from families affected by St. Jude, and the hospital's groundbreaking $12 billion expansion in research and care. She also highlights efforts to engage younger generations in philanthropy.
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Give Through Seasonal Campaigns
- Do donate during seasonal campaigns like St. Jude's Thanks and Giving to amplify impact through corporate partners.
- Add small donations at checkout to join a collective funding effort that supports all patient costs.
Nobody Pays At St. Jude
- St. Jude covers all costs so families never pay for treatment, travel, housing, or food.
- This removes financial barriers and ensures equal, first-class care regardless of background.
Family Sacrifice For The Mission
- Marlo Thomas recalls St. Jude coming first in family life and her father missing milestones for fundraisers.
- The hospital became a family tradition akin to holiday observances for them.
