has donated $1 million to pediatric infectious disease research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, the organization announced Wednesday.
According to the center, the gift will help doctors with their research in understanding “how viruses and bacteria cause disease, understanding and preventing resistance to antibiotics, preventing and treating infections, diagnosing and treating infections in children with cancer and research to define the impact of childhood infections throughout the world.”The country legend alluded to doing what she could to end the suffering of kids in a statement.“I love all children.
No child should ever have to suffer, and I’m willing to do my part to try and keep as many of them as I can as healthy and safe as possible,” Parton said.We're grateful to announce @DollyParton's $1million contribution to support pediatric infectious disease research!
This generous gift along with her support of pediatric cancer care will help us accelerate research & treatment for life-threatening diseases https://t.co/UGr1ZzgTbn pic.twitter.com/kgCF3NwAOFThis isn’t the first time Parton, 76, has graciously helped Vanderbilt.
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