Entertainer and philanthropist Dolly Parton continues her well-known generosity by donating to the victims of Hurricane Helene. Today, Parton, a native of East Tennessee, announced she is donating $1 million of personal funds to the victims. Parton’s businesses and nonprofit, the Dollywood Foundation, will also match her donation of $1 million.
The actress/singer/songwriter shared the big news at the Walmart Supercenter in Newport, Tennessee. It is part of a charity partnership with Walmart to provide relief to Helene flood victims.
Tennessee native Dolly Parton has pledged a $1 million donation to Hurricane Helene victims, with Parton’s businesses in east Tennessee combining efforts to match the donation with their own $1 million contribution. https://t.co/KTYqXmQu1b pic.twitter.com/2T3oLSeqQu
— ABC News (@ABC) October 4, 2024
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Dolly Parton says she’s donating $1 million “from my own personal bank account,” towards Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.
She adds that her various businesses and foundation are matching her personal donation with another $1 million. pic.twitter.com/Y3kp3QD7tO
— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) October 4, 2024
