Dolly Parton is donating $1 million to Vanderbilt University for medical research on the treatment and cure of the coronavirus.
“My longtime friend Dr. Naji Abumrad, who’s been involved in research at Vanderbilt for many years, informed me that they were making some exciting advancements towards research of the coronavirus for a cure,” she wrote in a statement posted to Instagram.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center released a statement, thanking Parton for her generosity.
“We are incredibly grateful to Dolly (@DollyParton) for believing in our doctors and researchers as we work hard to fight COVID-19,” Vanderbilt University Medical Center said.
During the coronavirus pandemic, Parton is also reading children’s books live on her YouTube channel once a week. She previously said the hope is that the readings “give kids and families a welcome distraction during a time of unrest and also inspire a love of reading and books.”
The readings are in conjunction with her Imagination Library project, an effort that delivers monthly books to children.
“Goodnight with Dolly” live readings are streamed Thursdays at 7 p.m. ET.
Parton is one of many celebrities making donations toward helping slow the global pandemic.
Rihanna’s The Clara Lionel Foundation and Jay-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation each gave $1 million to coronavirus response efforts, while Kylie Jenner also donated $1…
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