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Who founded St. Jude Children's Research Hospital?

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Danny Thomas, an American actor, comedian, and producer, founded St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in 1962. Driven by the loss of his infant daughter to leukemia, Thomas envisioned a hospital solely dedicated to understanding and treating catastrophic childhood diseases. With unwavering determination and philanthropic efforts, he brought his dream to fruition, establishing St. Jude as a global leader in pediatric cancer research and treatment.
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