#5SmartReads - November 19, 2020
On Jeopardy, the dueling war on Big Tech, and what's happening in Ethiopia
Dolly Parton helped fund Moderna’s vaccine. It began with a car crash and an unlikely friendship. (Washington Post)
Dolly Parton, in my mind, is the ultimate multi-hyphenate. And one with a heart of gold.
Early research - which her generous donation funded - is extremely important but often overlooked and underfunded by both the private sector and the public sector. That philanthropy has to step in and help fund life changing research is something that continues to infuriate me, but that’s for another day.
Instead, enjoy learning about Dolly’s relationship with Dr. Naji Abumrad and how it led to her COVID research fund. And may we all be a little more like Dolly today and everyday.
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