Dolly Parton generously donated a significant amount of her $450 million fortune to the East Tennessee Children’s Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee. The donation was so large that the hospital has been renamed Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital in her honor.
According to president and CEO Matt Schaefer, she’s made a truly significant, long-lasting commitment to Children’s and its work, as he told Chief Healthcare Executive on Monday.
We are incredibly grateful for this extraordinary commitment, which far exceeds anything we could have hoped for. It’s a remarkably generous gift that will be vital to our mission, both now and in the future, and we are deeply honored by her willingness to support us.
Schaefer is thrilled to put the generous donation from the country music icon towards expanding the hospital’s team of doctors and nurses, boosting fundraising efforts, and improving its programs, technology, and overall care for the 89-year-old pediatric hospital.
In a recent video released on February 26th, Dolly Parton shared that she’s always tried to help people, particularly children and families in need.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve felt strongly that every child needs a loving, supportive environment where they can thrive. That’s why I’m so proud to be working with the amazing team at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital – they share that same belief, and it’s truly inspiring.
This celebrated performer, needing only a Tony Award to achieve EGOT status, had a childhood in the mountains of East Tennessee. They fondly remember being raised ‘surrounded by family and a community built on love, faith, music, and mutual support.’
Parton explained that these experiences have been fundamental in forming her personality and values, lessons she learned young and continues to carry with her today.
Beyond excellent medical treatment, children need encouragement, comfort, and the feeling that they matter. We’re dedicated to providing both exceptional care and genuine compassion to children throughout East Tennessee and surrounding areas.
Dolly Parton also asked for everyone’s help with this important work, explaining that she couldn’t do it alone. She believes that by working together, we can achieve amazing things for children.
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Dolly Parton recently appeared publicly for the first time in several months at Dollywood’s 41st season opening. She told WLOS News 13 that she’s been dealing with some minor health concerns and is receiving appropriate care.
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‘I just kind of got worn down and worn out, grieving over Carl and a lot of other little things going on,’ Parton continued.
I recently focused on rebuilding my strength and well-being – mentally, emotionally, and physically. Thankfully, everything is back on track, and it didn’t hinder my progress.
The recipient of the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award was just 18 years old when she first met her future husband in 1964. They met at a laundromat in Nashville the day after she moved from Sevierville to pursue her career.
Dolly Parton had to delay her Las Vegas residency, “Dolly: Live in Las Vegas” at the Caesars Palace Colosseum, until September 17th due to health concerns.
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I’ve been a huge Dolly Parton fan for years, and it’s no surprise she’s a legend! With over 100 million records sold and a whopping 16 million monthly listeners on Spotify, she’s clearly still incredibly popular. Plus, she’s broken ten Guinness World Records – talk about an icon!
The artist behind “Light of a Clear Blue Morning” was honored with inductions into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (in 2022) and the Country Music Hall of Fame (in 1999).
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