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The hospital was named after St. Jude Thaddeus, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. St. Jude is known as the patron saint of hopeless causes and desperate situations, making him a fitting namesake for a hospital dedicated to treating children with serious illnesses. The hospital's founder, entertainer Danny Thomas, had a deep devotion to St. Jude and promised to build a shrine in his honor if his prayers were answered, leading to the establishment of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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