Posted on 11/12/2022 11:25:46 PM PST by dennisw
Dolly Parton, 76, was awarded $100million to 'direct to the charities that they see fit' by Jeff Bezos for giving children access to books globally
The Jolene singer foundation - Dolly Parton's Imagination Library - has gotten books into the hands of 1 in 10 children in the US Parton also donated $1million to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which helped develop the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine The award 'recognizes leaders that aim high, find solutions, and who always do it with civility,' Bezos' longtime girlfriend Lauren Sanchez said at the award show
Dolly Parton was awarded $100million by Jeff Bezos for giving children access to books globally.
Parton, 76, has become the latest recipient of the Courage and Civility award at the Bezos Awards on Friday. The recipient is given $100million to 'direct to the charities that they see fit.'
The beloved singer seemed shocked when she was awarded the mammoth sum of money - adding: 'Did you say $100million?'
'I’ve always said: I try to put my money where my heart is,' the country music legend said as she accepted her award. 'I will do my best to do good things with this money.
'When people are in a position to help, they should help,' the millionaire said, as she accepted her award in true Dolly-fashion: lace, skintight black dress and her iconic blonde wig.
The award 'recognizes leaders that aim high, find solutions, and who always do it with civility,' Bezos' longtime girlfriend Lauren Sanchez said at the award show.
The Jolene singer foundation - Dolly Parton's Imagination Library - has gotten books into the hands of 1 in 10 children in the US. It also serves the UK, Ireland, Australia, and Canada.
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What would you do with 100 million dollars that you must donate within one year? I know that for me, at least half would go to Ukrainian farmers impacted by dumbass Putin’s war.
Printed off the Amason library.
I’m sure Bezos picks the titles, “Bobby has two vagina endowed parental units”.
wow. just wow.
how about homeless American vets?
poor American families?
disabled vets?
etc etc
All the rich people in the world are liberals and democrats. ALL the rich people in the world are liberals and democrats.
Dolly Parton is taller lying on her back than standing up.
Q: Do you know what size of shoe Dolly Parton wears?
A: Neither does she.
Why is Dolly’s waist so small? Nothing grows good in the shade.
Dolly Parton with a chest cold just lasts and lasts....
Dolly Parton : “I wanted to be the first woman to burn her bra, but it would have taken the fire department four days to put it out.”
“It takes a lot of time and money to look this cheap.”
“I’m not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes, because I know I’m not dumb ... and I also know that I’m not blonde.”
“I am a self-made woman, and I have the doctor bills to prove it.”
“A peacock that rests on its feathers is just another turkey.”
“People say how you stay looking so young?” said Parton. “I say, well, good lighting, good doctors, and good makeup.”
“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain!”
all the ones you’ve heard of in the news.
real money stays quiet and doesn’t draw attention.
Yup,every damn book would be required to feature perverts of every description as heroes.
Well, that worked out real swell, didn't it?
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