Dolly Parton Receives $100 Million From Jeff Bezos To Distribute To Her Favorite Charities

Dolly Parton has been awarded $100 million by Jeff Bezos over the weekend.

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The singer was given the Jeff Bezos Courage & Civility award due to her philanthropic deeds.

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Parton is to distribute the money to any charity of her choice.

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Bezos shared news of the award on social media.

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The billionaire presented the award alongside his partner, Lauren Sanchez.

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Parton promised to do her best with the money.

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The country star once donated $1 million to the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 2020 to a COVID-19 vaccine research.

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She has a foundation aimed at inspiring children to get an education.

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The Courage & Civility award was previously won by Chef Jose Andres who used his cash award to help feed people in Ukraine.

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