Cary man’s Christmas light display helps raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital [Video]

CARY, N.C. (WTVD) — A Cary man is getting a lot of attention for his dazzling display of lights all for a good cause.

For 17 years, Rick Grandinetti has lit up his home to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. He began the long work of setting up his magical display in September, and his large setup covers 270,000 lights. It is a reminder of the Christmas magic Rick Grandinetti learned from his dad.

Growing up, they didn’t have much, but his dad always made the holiday special for his family.

“Every year we got two sets of lights more each year, and he made it fun for us,” Grandinetti said.

His dad also loved helping others. As a devout Catholic, Grandinetti’s dad was inspired by Saint Jude and their work helping kids in need.

“He loved Saint Jude’s and he loved the story of Danny Thomas with Saint Jude’s to …