According to billboard.com, Dolly Parton made a rather large donation to help fund the coronavirus vaccine research back in 2020 and is amongst this year’s Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy recipients. The award will be presented by the international family of Carnegie institutions to honor innovative philanthropists an debuted in 2001 and is awarded every two years. The award was not given in 2021 due to the pandemic. The 2022 recipients will receive their medals in a private ceremony in New York on October 13th. Parton is quoted in saying, “I’ve always believed that if you are in a position to help, you should help, and I truly hope that I can be an inspiration for others to lift up those around them, Whether through my Imagination Library or giving to COVID-19 research, I try to support things that have a special meaning for me. I hope everyone can find something they’re passionate about supporting and do what they can to help make this world a better place.” This year another award will be launched by the Carnegie institutions titled, the Carnegie Catalyst award to “celebrate the transformative power of human kindness,” that will be going to World Central Kitchen an anti-hunger nonprofit that was founded by chef Jose Andres.
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Dolly Parton Receives The Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy
