Now, the 76-year-old singer-songwriter has another $100 million to give to any charity of her choice: On Nov. 12, Amazon founder Jeff Bezosin recognition of her philanthropic efforts over the years.
Bezos began giving out the award in 2021, and the prize includes $100 million to be distributed within 10 years. Past recipients include Jose Andres, chef and founder of the World Central Kitchen nonprofit organization, and Van Jones, host of The Van Jones Show and founder of Dream.Org. Bezos chose Parton this year because "she gives with her heart," he explained in a video posted to his Twitter account.Upon receiving the award,Over the years, Parton has donated money to a number of charitable causes, including education, Covid research and animal preservation.to inspire children in her home county in Tennessee to "achieve educational success." The foundation awards scholarships to high school students both in Tennessee and across the U.S.
MakeIt I don't know of a better person to have been given the ability to decide how this money can be best spent on charitable giving - to help society out of care and not out of ideology. Not a fan of her music, but a huge fan of her! Impeccable
MakeIt Maybe start here....
MakeIt Jeff you lost the plot! giving an already rich person more money making your award a load of trash! Giving it to joe public would of been better in your favour. 100 people could of got 1mill each
MakeIt Dolly Parton knows how to spend money better than others or something?
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