Country music icon Dolly Parton Thanks Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for their USD 2 million donation to her Imagination Library. The couple, who are set to tie the knot today on July 3, made headlines on Thursday after word spread that they had donated a whopping USD 26 million to various charities ahead of their bug day.One of those charities was 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 making a playful joke about their future family.
Thank you Dolly Parton 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 the best, and know that I will always love you.”In the clip, the 80-year-old singer and philanthropist says, “Taylor and Travis, this is Dolly, and I was just told that you two are donating USD 2 million to my Imagination Library. I’m overwhelmed and overjoyed by the gratitude.”
Dolly Parton asks Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for their first child
Parton then added a humorous request, saying, “Now, obviously, you’ve given an important part of your life back, so hey, when you have your first child, can I have it? Because it’s going to be a special baby!”
About Dolly Parton’s Foundation
She outlined her foundation’s mission, saying, “You know the Dollywood Foundation’s mission is to dream more, care more, learn more and be more, and thank you again for your very generous gift. And, with your money, we will continue that mission in an even bigger way. So, thank you, and know that I will always love you.”Parton’s Imagination Library has grown into one of the largest early childhood literacy programs, providing millions of free books to children around the world.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have donated $26 million
Swift and Kells’ donation came into the spotlight surrounding their private wedding celebration at Madison Square Garden. According to multiple reports, the couple has donated to at least 20 charities and one animal welfare organization in cities including New York, Los Angeles, Kansas City, Nashville and Cleveland.