Country music icon: Dolly Parton thanks Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for their USD 2 million donation to his Imagination Library. The couple, who are set to get married today, July 3, made headlines on Thursday after news spread that they had donated a whopping USD 26 million to various charities before their bug day.One of the charities is Parton’s literacy initiative, which provides free books to children from birth until they start school. Parton shared a heartfelt video message on social media on Friday, expressing her gratitude to the couple while also giving a playful joke about their future family.
Dolly Parton thank you Taylor Swift and: Travis Kelce for their donation
Sharing the video, she wrote, “Thank you @taylorswift13 and @tkelce for the generous gift to @dollyslibrary! I wish you both well, and know that I will always love you.”In the clip, the 80-year-old singer and philanthropist said, “Taylor and Travis, this is Dolly, and I was just told that you two donated USD 2 million to my Imagination Library.
Dolly Parton asked Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for their first child
Parton then added a funny request, saying, “Now, obviously, you’ve made it a big part of your life to give back, so hey, when you have your firstborn, can I do it? Because that’s going to be a special baby!”
About Dolly Parton’s foundation
He continued by highlighting the mission of his foundation, saying, “You know the mission of the Dollywood Foundation is to dream more, care more, learn more, and thank you again for your generous gift. And, we will continue that mission in even bigger ways today with your money. So, thank you, and know that I will always love you.”Parton’s Imagination Library has become one of the largest early childhood literacy programs, providing millions of free books to children in many countries.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated USD 26 million
Swift and Kelce’s donation comes amid widespread attention surrounding their private wedding celebrations that took place at Madison Square Garden. According to multiple reports, the couple has donated to at least 20 charitable organizations and an animal welfare organization in cities including New York, Los Angeles, Kansas City, Nashville and Cleveland.