In April, less than a month after Covid-19 was officially declared a pandemic, <a href=”https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/01/entertainment/dolly-parton-donation/index.html” target=”_blank”>Dolly Parton donated $1 million</a> to coronavirus research at Vanderbilt University.

More than seven months later, it’s been revealed that the legendary performer’s donation helped fund Moderna’s <a href=”https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/16/health/vaccines-coronavirus-covid-19-questions-answered-wellness/index.html” target=”_blank”>Covid-19 vaccine</a>, which this week became