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Parton personally donated millions to medical research and disaster relief.
The singer also lead several major disaster-relief efforts, most notably creating the My People Fund after the 2016 Great Smoky Mountains wildfires which distributed about $10m to families who lost homes.
She lined up an all-star list of performers for a three-hour telethon to raise money.
In 2024, she pledged $2m for Hurricane Helene relief in East Tennessee and Appalachia, combining a personal donation with matching support from her businesses and foundation.
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