Dolly Parton Donates $1M to Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts

Country icon Dolly Parton pledges $1 million to aid Hurricane Helene victims, inspiring many to contribute. Learn more about her heartfelt donation and relief efforts.

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1. Dolly Parton donates $1M for Hurricane Helene relief Dolly Parton announced a $1 million donation to support relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Helene through the Mountain Ways Foundation.

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2. Supporting the Mountain Ways Foundation Dolly's donation goes to the Mountain Ways Foundation, a nonprofit helping flood victims in the Appalachia region affected by Hurricane Helene.

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3. “These are my people,” says Dolly Parton During her announcement in Newport, Tennessee, Dolly expressed her deep connection to Appalachia, saying the people there were "her people."

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4. Walmart joins the relief effort Walmart, along with Sam’s Club and the Walmart Foundation, matched Dolly's contribution by donating $10 million to hurricane relief across affected states.

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5. Dollywood businesses join the cause Dollywood Parks & Resorts and the Dollywood Foundation also pledged $1 million to match Dolly’s donation for Hurricane Helene relief.

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6. Over 225 lives lost in the disaster Hurricane Helene claimed over 225 lives across the Southeast. Recovery efforts continue as the death toll is expected to rise.

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7. President Biden on the rebuilding efforts President Biden addressed the severity of the hurricane's impact, stating that rebuilding efforts could cost billions of dollars.

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8. Parton hopes to inspire others Dolly hopes her donation will inspire others to give back and help in the recovery process during this dark time.

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9. Bringing light in dark times Dolly encouraged everyone to be a “little bit of light” for friends, neighbors, and strangers during the challenging times after the hurricane.

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10. Dolly’s legacy of philanthropy Dolly Parton has always been a strong advocate for helping those in need, continuing her legacy of giving through this heartfelt donation.

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