<p class="has-drop-cap">The <strong>St. Jude Hope and Heritage Gala</strong> honors the philanthropic legacy of <strong>Danny Thomas</strong>, the Lebanese American entertainer whose determination to establish a children's hospital led to the founding of <strong>St. Jude Children's Research Hospital</strong>.</p><p>Now in its 11th edition, the gala celebrates the Middle Eastern American community's longstanding contribution to the hospital's mission. That connection dates to 1957, when Thomas established the <strong>American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities (ALSAC)</strong> to support the hospital's development and fundraising.</p><p>The black-tie evening features a cocktail reception, seated dinner, live auction, and the <em>Give to Live</em> fundraising appeal, followed by dancing.</p><p>Proceeds support St. Jude's research and treatment programs, which ensure families are never billed for their child's treatment, travel, housing, or food.</p>
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