"Ever since I've been in a position to do my part, to help others, I have tried to do just that. Especially when children and families need it most. I've always believed that every child deserves a fair chance to grow up healthy, hopeful and surrounded with love."
"This is a generational collaboration that will transform pediatric care in this region. It will positively impact patients and families for decades to come."
"The impact of Parton's philanthropy is already felt across Tennessee and beyond. Her Imagination Library initiative reports to send 3 million free books every month to children whose parents request them. She donated $1 million to Vanderbilt University's Medical Center for research that helped produce Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine."
Dolly Parton has committed her name and resources to East Tennessee Children's Hospital, which will now be called Dolly Parton Children's Hospital. This partnership reflects Parton's long-standing commitment to children's welfare and healthcare. Her philanthropic track record includes the Imagination Library, which distributes 3 million free books monthly to children, a $1 million donation to Vanderbilt University's Medical Center that supported COVID-19 vaccine research, and numerous college scholarships and disaster relief efforts. Hospital leadership emphasizes that this collaboration will transform pediatric care in the region and positively impact patients and families for decades, while maintaining the quality care the community expects.
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