Country music icon Dolly Parton thanked Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for donating $2 million to her Imagination Library. The couple, who are set to tie the knot today, July 3, made headlines on Thursday after news broke that they had donated a whopping $26 million to various charities ahead of Insect Day.One of those charities was the Barton Literacy Initiative, which provides free books to children from birth until they enter school. Parton shared a heartfelt video message on social media on Friday, expressing her gratitude to the couple while also making a hilarious joke about their future family.
Dolly Parton, thanks Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsey 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 I will always love you both.”
In the clip, the 80-year-old singer and philanthropist said: “Taylor and Travis, it’s Dolly, and I was just told that you two will be donating $2 million to my imagination library. I’m blown away and so happy by this gratitude.”
Dolly Parton asks Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce about their first child
Parton then added a humorous request, saying, “Now, obviously, you’ve made giving an essential part of your life. So, when you have your firstborn, can I have him? Because he’s going to be a special baby!”
About the Dolly Parton Foundation
She continued to highlight her foundation’s mission, saying, “You know the mission of the Dollywood Foundation is to dream more, care more, learn more and be more, and thank you again for your very generous gift.”
We will continue this mission in even greater ways now with your money. So, thank you, and know that I will always love you.”The Barton Imagination Library has grown into one of the largest early childhood literacy programs, providing millions of free books to children across many countries.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donate $26 million
Swift and Kelce’s donation comes amid widespread interest surrounding their private wedding celebrations, which are being held at Madison Square Garden. According to multiple reports, the couple has donated to at least 20 charities and animal welfare organizations in cities including New York, Los Angeles, Kansas City, Nashville and Cleveland.
