Artist Gave $1 Million to support Moderna Vaccine Research
Ms. Parton entered Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 2013 after a car accident. Dr. Naji Abumrad, a professor of surgery took care of her. The doctor wasn’t aware of her singing, but they soon realized that he was born a poor child in the mountains of Lebanon at the same time she was a poor child in the mountains of Tennessee. They formed a bond.
Over the years they’ve kept in touch. When covid-19 appeared, she donated the million bucks to Vanderbilt in Dr. Abumrad’s name.
The post is short today because I am recovering from periodontal surgery. Yes, it hurt, but they partially anesthetized me and provided some serious painkillers to go home with.
I want to thank all of you who sent good wishes and gifts. I’ll pass half of them on to Dolly the next time she and I meet for one of our dinners.
I will join the legions urging her to rename her hit song “Joline” to “Vaccine.” Also, Dolly once was visited by a Messenger from God.” Time to write a song about “Messenger RNA.” I’ll forgo royalties if she lets me sing backup.
Until tomorrow, peace, love, and understanding.
