A Hopeful Cause: Holy Donors Volume 1: Danny Thomas

Thanks to the incredible generosity of numerous Catholic philanthropists, humanity has received many blessings. These stories of goodness, virtue, kindness, and humility are truly inspirational. Stories of eradicating diseases, constructing cathedrals and universities, founding communities and educational institutions, nourishing the underprivileged, and aiding the impoverished offer hope to a world that craves it.In our new podcast series, Holy Donors, we share stories with the goal of motivating new generations to embrace radical generosity and create meaningful change.This volume delves into the remarkable life of Danny Thomas, an extraordinary success story, and the visionary behind the creation of St. Jude Children's Hospital.The idea for researching and expounding on the life of Danny Thomas—and the Holy Donors podcast itself—came from a love of history, faith, and fundraising. St. Jude Thaddeus came up one night at a family get together. Shortly thereafter, we came across an article that delved into Danny Thomas's strong Catholic faith and his pivotal role as the founder of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. We learned about his pledge to St. Jude. We decided he would be a good candidate for Holy Donors.We hope you have an appreciation for stories of underdogs, because Danny Thomas was precisely that.We trust you'll find it enjoyable and that it will ignite inspiration within you.-The Holy Donors team Read more