Dolly Parton’s Charity Launches Annual Fundraising Event in Her Honor

Dolly Parton's charity launches annual Give Like Dolly Day on Sept. 25 to support book-gifting program for children.

September 14, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — City, Country — Dolly Parton’s foundation has unveiled an annual fundraising event called Give Like Dolly Day, honoring the late country legend who passed away at 80 after a battle with cancer.

The initiative, scheduled for September 25 each year, aims to boost donations to The Imagination Library, a program that delivers free books to children under five, fostering a love of reading from an early age.

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Jeff Conyers, president of The Dollywood Foundation, highlighted that the event reflects Parton’s deep commitment to helping others, particularly children. The campaign also seeks to expand the program into new communities and celebrate her legacy through various activities across the UK, including events at the British Library and workshops at Hobbycraft stores.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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