Pop legend Dolly Parton, who has been hailed for her music, today said she would personally give a million dollars-or 762 thousand pounds-to relief efforts following Hurricane Helene.
78-year-old woman said that the money would come “from my own bank account” while addressing a speech that she delivered on Friday in the state of Tennessee, where she hails from.
The same amount would also be contributed by the local business initiatives of Dolly Parton, such as the Dollywood amusement park, to the Mountain Ways Foundation, which is providing assistance to those who have been affected by the flooding in the region.
During her address, Dolly Parton performed the song “Helene, Helene” to the tune of her hit song Jolene, which was released in 1973.
Hurricane Helene slammed across the southeast region of the United States in late September, resulting in the deaths of at least 225 people.
With the arrival of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Hurricane Helene has become the most lethal hurricane to strike the mainland.
Upon making landfall as a category four storm, storm Helene caused the destruction of structures, the occurrence of flash floods, and the termination of power to millions of homes. Up until Saturday, more than half a million homes and businesses were still without access to energy.
According to the authorities in the United States, the cleanup process could take years to complete.
In spite of the fact that North Carolina was responsible for a sizeable portion of the fatalities, other states such as Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia have also reported deaths.
Dolly Parton made the statement during the press conference that was conducted on Friday in front of a Walmart in Newport, Tennessee. “This is my home,” she said.
Both the general public and God have been very kind to me, and I really think that I am always willing to lend a helping hand if there is anything that I can do to repay the favor that they have shown me. I want to be able to believe that I am making a progress.
In accordance with the singer’s statement, “I was heartbroken just like everybody else, and I was just amazed and devastated by it.” In addition, she mentioned that a significant number of her family lived in the vicinity.
“All those people feel like my people,” she said. “I see them as my people.”
Storm Impact Total The latest official count indicates that the storm has claimed the lives of eleven people in the state of Tennessee and more people are yet to be accounted for.
At least two manufacturing workers were washed away by floodwaters in Erwin, in the northeastern part of the state. About her message to victims, Parton said it is very hard for her to say: “I know it’s easy for us to say, ‘oh, things are going to get better’ when things are still really bad.” Parton was answering a question about her message to victims.
All we can say is that we are with you, that we love you, we hope that things get better real soon – and we’re going to do our part to try and make that possible.”
Meanwhile, during the same news conference, Walmart stated that the amount of money it was going to dedicate toward recovery efforts would be increased to $10 million, or £7.6 million.
“These aren’t just places where we have stores,” John Furner, chief executive officer of the grocery store and supermarket chain, said.It is in these communities that we both live and work.
He also noted Dolly Parton as “a true American legend, and not just for the music, the art, or the business, but because of her heart.”
Substantial donations have been made by country music singer-songwriter over the past on matters that have had a profound impact on their life.
Her charity organization justified the way her households in Tennessee would get a monthly payment of $1,000 that was associated with people who were affected by wildfires in the year 2016.
She also gave one million dollars in 2020 in the development of one of the vaccines against the Covid-19 virus.
FAQs
Why did Dolly Parton donate $1 million to Hurricane Helene recovery?
Dolly Parton has long donated, especially in emergencies. The Hurricane Helene recovery donation is part of her larger commitment to helping natural disaster victims. This donation helps rebuild and aid hurricane victims.
How would Dolly Parton’s $1 million donation help recovery?
The $1 million donation can restore homes, give food, water, and essentials, and help local groups. The money may also be used for infrastructure repair and community support.
Which organizations will distribute Dolly Parton’s donation?
Dolly Parton usually collaborates with respectable charities and local organizations to use her donations wisely. She has donated to the Red Cross and local disaster relief charities.
How can others help Hurricane Helene recovery?
Donate to the Red Cross, FEMA, or local disaster relief agencies to aid recovery. They can also do community work, volunteer, or organize fundraisers for disaster victims.