Dolly Parton Did Some Amazing Things For This Children's Hospital

Dolly Parton now has a children's hospital named after her (the former East Tennessee Children's Hospital). While it would certainly be fitting to name a hospital (or any other building) after the country icon, Dolly gave the folks at the hospital some added incentive. During a recent conversation with Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital CEO Matt Schaefer, he recalled hearing of the massive cash donation Dolly made to the facility combined with her pledging all of the money her newest release makes will go directly to the hospital. "It was truly humbling, and to hear her, in her own words, talk about the importance of this to her, to her community, to this organization, and to children, was super affirming." And while he declined to reveal the exact dollar amount Parton donated he did say the bequest was "a generational and transformational commitment to Children’s and its mission, and that commitment is something that goes beyond our wildest expectations, that is beyond generous, and will be a lifeline for this mission for now and for years to come."