Entertainer Danny Thomas founded St. Jude in 1962. Since then, our researchers and doctors have worked to turn laboratory breakthroughs into lifesaving treatments for children in the United States and around the world. St. Jude specializes in care for some of the toughest pediatric cases, all while investing in resources and technologies for cutting-edge scientific research. And families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — so they can focus on helping their child live. Unlike other hospitals, the majority of funding for St. Jude comes from generous donors.