. >> reporter: today a new generation of thomases are stepping up.ordon, who bears a striking resemblance to his grandfather and who himself is an entertainer started music ins to st. jude focusing on patients like jody robert. >> he got to listen to my grandfather's music and my band's music and see what he liked better and he couldn't stand either one of us. >> reporter: older sister dion kirschner started yoga gifts to st. jude. >> we just achieved the $1 million mark. >> reporter: now her teenage sons, ryan and jake, are carrying the torch. >> a young man had a dream that was going to change the world. that man was our great grandfather, danny thomas. it's in our blood, we have to start giving back. >> i couldn't wait to do my part. >> what do you think your father would say if he could see you all now together participating in this same effort, this same dream. >> he would say lebanese for goy bless. >> reporter: for "today," natalie morales, los angeles >> wow >> marlo, always good to have you. happy thanksgiving. >> thank you i'm sorry you did