Dolly Parton has made yet another incredible donation to pediatric infectious disease research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Just yesterday, Nashville’s Vanderbilt University Medical Center announced that Dolly Parton, world-renowned artist and philanthropist, gifted another $1 million to their organisation, following her 2020 contribution.
Researchers at the center are currently performing tests on a myriad of drugs formulated to reduce the life-threatening side-effects caused by contracting COVID-19. Additionally, they’re researching new therapies that may treat, and even prevent, the disease.
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That’s not all, however. Parton’s latest contribution will also support other ongoing research efforts, including the treatment and diagnosis of infections in children who have cancer.
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Since launching the Dollywood Foundation in 1988 to help young people “achieve educational success,” the award-winning starlet has participated in countless initiatives, including reducing the percentage of high school dropouts in Tennessee by offering them $500 graduation grants. What a legend. We love your work, Dolly!