Dolly Parton, the beloved American singer and philanthropist, has yet to receive the COVID-19 vaccine for which she contributed funding. Although she recently became eligible for the vaccine at the age of 75, Parton revealed that she has not yet taken the shot, despite her generous $1 million donation to help develop it. Last year, it was disclosed that the “Jolene” artist provided this significant contribution to Moderna through her Dolly Parton COVID-19 Research Fund. In addition to her donation, Parton has also supported research into COVID-19 treatments, including work at Vanderbilt University.
While many might assume that her substantial contribution would entitle her to the vaccine sooner, Parton clarified her stance by stating, “I didn’t want to jump the line. I didn’t donate the money so I could be protected. I did it for everybody.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that approximately 20.7 million individuals have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, with about 3.8 million fully vaccinated.
Parton’s Pride in Supporting the Vaccine
During an interview with BBC’s The One Show, Parton expressed her pride in supporting the Moderna vaccine, saying she felt “very honored and very proud” to contribute to something that could help heal the world. She described her donation as a “little seed money” that she hopes will grow into something significant. In the meantime, while she awaits her vaccination, Parton has kept busy by reimagining her hit song “9 to 5” into “5 to 9” for a Super Bowl ad promoting Squarespace, aimed at aspiring entrepreneurs working after hours.
As we look forward to her getting vaccinated soon, we can all agree that Dolly Parton’s presence is a treasure we need to protect.
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In summary, Dolly Parton has not yet received the COVID-19 vaccine despite her significant donation to its development, emphasizing that her contribution was intended for the greater good, not personal gain. She remains an iconic figure, contributing to public health while creatively engaging with her fans.