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Dolly Parton’s Legacy of Giving | Washington DC News
Dolly Parton’s legacy lives on through her boundless generosity and transformative impact on education. Beyond her iconic music, she revolutionized childhood literacy with the Imagination Library, sending millions of free books to kids worldwide — a dream born from her father’s illiteracy. Her early Buddy Program slashed dropout rates in her hometown, proving her drive to change lives. From donating to COVID-19 research to receiving the prestigious Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy, Dolly’s selfless giving never slowed. Even in death, she asked for donations to her library — a final, beautiful…
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