{"id":2358412,"date":"2026-04-04T14:26:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T14:26:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2358412"},"modified":"2026-04-04T14:26:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T14:26:25","slug":"dolly-parton-makes-generational-and-transformational-donation-to-childrens-hospital-named-after-her","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/dolly-parton-makes-generational-and-transformational-donation-to-childrens-hospital-named-after-her\/","title":{"rendered":"Dolly Parton makes ‘generational and transformational’ donation to children\u2019s hospital named after her"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Dolly Parton has made a ‘beyond generous’ donation to a children’s hospital in Tennessee, ultimately providing it with a ‘lifeline’. <\/p>\n

Earlier this year, the East Tennessee Children’s Hospital<\/a> was renamed as the Dolly Parton<\/a> Children’s Hospital, after the legendary musician, 80, made a contribution. <\/p>\n

While the amount of Parton’s donation<\/a> has not been disclosed, the hospital’s president and CEO, Matt Schaefer, said the money “positions this organisation and the community around us in a really enviable and exciting place.\u201d<\/p>\n

Split across numerous projects, the funding will ultimately benefit children receiving treatment and those who are providing the services. <\/p>\n

\u201cWhat I can tell you is that she has made a generational and transformational commitment to Children\u2019s and its mission,\u201d Schaefer said<\/a> in an interview with the Chief Healthcare Executive.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThat commitment is something that goes beyond our wildest expectations, that is beyond generous, and will be a lifeline for this mission for now and for years to come. <\/p>\n

\u201cAnd we\u2019re excited about and humbled by her willingness to do so,” he added. <\/p>\n

The news comes after Parton made her first public appearance<\/a> of 2026 in March, following some time away from the spotlight. <\/p>\n

Her sister<\/a> had unintentionally started rumours about Parton’s health last year after asking for ‘prayers’, and after she cancelled her Las Vegas residency, fans had grown concerned <\/a>about the star. <\/p>\n

She explained how she’d faced ‘health challenges’ lately and opened up about grieving her husband Carl Dean, who passed away last year. <\/p>\n

“I’ve been up to a lot. I’ve not been touring, as you know. I’ve had a few little health issues, and we’re taking good care of them. <\/p>\n

\u201cI just kind of got worn down and worn out, grieving over Carl and a lot of other little things going on. <\/p>\n

\u201cI just got myself kind of where I needed to build myself back up spiritually, emotionally, and physically. But, all is good. It didn\u2019t slow me down,” Parton, who was married to Dean for 58 years, said. <\/p>\n

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The 80-year-old singer has been open about her grief since her husband passed away<\/a> at the age of 82, previously admitting she was ‘doing better than I thought I would’. <\/p>\n

Despite her short break from the spotlight, Parton has insisted she has no plans to quit the music industry just yet. <\/p>\n

She said: “And don’t worry about me quittin’ the business because God hasn’t said anything about stopping yet.<\/p>\n

“But, I believe He is telling me to slow down right now so I can be ready for more big adventures with all of you. I love you and thank you for understanding.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.ladbible.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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