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Dolly Parton to Receive $100 Million Donation from Jeff Bezos
Parton will utilize the funds to support her continuous charitable initiatives.
Recently, Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, revealed his intention to give away the majority of his $124 billion net worth during his lifetime. Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, his partner, kicked off this philanthropic initiative by generously donating $100 million to the renowned singer and songwriter, Dolly Parton.
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Parton was honored with the Courage and Civility Award this year, marking the third recipient of this prestigious award since its inception. In a shared Instagram video, Bezos remarked, “The next Courage and Civility Award recipient is right here in this room. The individual you are about to meet epitomizes these values wholeheartedly.”
Bezos further expressed, “Her contributions are heartfelt. The impact she has made on children, combating illiteracy, and various other causes is truly remarkable. It is with the utmost privilege that I introduce Dolly Parton, the 2022 Courage and Civility honoree, onto this stage.”
During the exchange with Bezos and Sanchez, Parton expressed, “When one has the ability to offer assistance, it is essential to do so. I have always maintained that aligning actions with one’s beliefs is vital, and I see that you share this ethos.”
Jeff Bezos grants Dolly Parton $100 million to allocate to her selected charitable causes.
Parton has been chosen by Bezos as the recipient of the Courage and Charities Award for 2022, recognizing her as a person who “embodies compassion.”
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“I will endeavor to utilize this money for honorable causes,” Parton assured, expressing gratitude to Jeff.
Parton intends to channel this monetary gift towards sustaining her ongoing philanthropic endeavors, which include supporting the Imagination Library and research related to pediatric infectious diseases.
