Dolly Partonhas made a donation so significant that the CEO of a children's hospital is struggling to find words big enough to describe it.
Matt Schaefer, president and CEO of what is now officially Dolly Parton Children's Hospital in East Tennessee, sat down with Chief Healthcare Executive on Monday, March 30, to speak about Parton's contribution to the institution.
While he declined to reveal the exact figure, his description of it left little to the imagination. "What I can tell you is that she has made 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," he said.
Schaefer described meeting the 80-year-old country legend as a "surreal moment," praising her "incredibly disarming personality" and the genuine passion she brought to the conversation. "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," he said.
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The donation is expected to fund an expanded roster of doctors, new programs and technology, and increased fundraising efforts. Schaefer also spoke about the impact Parton's name and legacy brings to the table. "To have the halo effect of everything she stood for in her life, including her love for children in particular, it just is fantastic for the future of our mission," he said.
The hospital's renaming was announced in February, when Parton shared the news via Instagram in a characteristically warm video message. "I've always believed that every child deserves a fair chance to grow up healthy, hopeful and surrounded with love," she said, before encouraging the public to get involved.
Those wishing to support the hospital can visit DollyChildrens.org.
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