Dolly Parton has announced a $1 million donation to aid victims of Hurricane Helene , partnering with Walmart. Speaking at a Walmart in Newport, Tennessee, Parton , who recently found out she was related to Miley Cyrus , addressed her recent absence from the public eye. "I'm sure a lot of you wondering where I've been," Parton said, following the singer defending the CMAs over a brutal Beyonce snub .
Chilling final warning by Florida Sheriff so he can ID bodies after Helene Hurricane Helene claims first life of driver after sign fell on car on I-4 "Everybody's saying, 'Where's Dolly?' Well, I've been like everybody else trying to absorb everything going on, trying to figure out all the best ways to do this." The Sevierville, Tennessee native emphasized her connection to the affected area. "I look around, and think these are my mountains, these are my valleys.
These are my rivers flowing like a stream...
These are my people and this is my home," Parton stated. Recalling past community responses to disasters, Parton announced her personal contribution. "Today, I wanted to announce that from myself personally just from my own bank account, I'm donating a million dollars today, but there's a lot to be done, and we're trying to find other ways to even raise more funds," she stated.
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