Dolly Parton to hold telethon for Tennessee wildfire victims

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By Alyson Laughrun – PIGEON FORGE (WRIC) — Dolly Parton will hold a telethon to raise money for victims of Tennessee wildfires.

After the fires, Parton established the ‘My People Fund' to provide $1,000 a month for six months to families whose homes were destroyed in the fire.

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Tuesday night's telethon includes performances from hank Williams junior, Alabama, Chris Stapleton and Reba McEntire.

During the Smoky Mountains Rise telethon, viewers can call 1-866-CARE MORE to donate to the My People Fund; donations are also being accepted through the Dollywood Foundation website, and via mail:

My People Fund

c/o Dollywood Foundation

111 Dollywood Ln.

Pigeon Forge, TN 37863


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