Danny Thomas-ALSAC Pavilion, Memphis

The survival rate for victims of childhood leukemia has risen dramatically over the past few decades, due largely to the research conducted at St. Jude Hospital . Entertainer Danny Thomas, the driving force behind St. Jude, is buried here in honor of his work. The star-shaped pavilion "symbolizes the far-reaching scope of the American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities and the work of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital." Self-guided tours reveal the stunning architecture of the pavilion, memorabilia from Danny Thomas' career, and the lovely Danny Thomas Memorial Garden.