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Read on to see some of the biggest donations animal groups received from the inspiring Betty White Challenge.
The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA)
GLAZA, the charity arm of the Los Angeles zoo,received $70,389 in donations on Monday as part of the Betty White Challenge, and over $90,000 in donations in White’s honor overall.
02of 10The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BCSPCA)David Livingston/GettyAccording toa Facebook post from the BCSPCA, the Canada-based animal shelter was “awe-struck” after it “raised over $400,000 in donations” through the Betty White Challenge.“We reached out to Betty’s team to let her know what an amazing impact she has had for BC animals, they were thrilled and knew she would be too,” the shelter wrote in their post announcing the impressive figure.
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The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BCSPCA)
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According toa Facebook post from the BCSPCA, the Canada-based animal shelter was “awe-struck” after it “raised over $400,000 in donations” through the Betty White Challenge.
“We reached out to Betty’s team to let her know what an amazing impact she has had for BC animals, they were thrilled and knew she would be too,” the shelter wrote in their post announcing the impressive figure.
03of 10The Calgary Humane SocietyMark Sullivan/WireImageAnother Canadian animal rescue saw generosity on Monday that left the shelter “speechless.“A tweet from the Calgary Humane Societynotes that the rescue received over $91,000 in Betty White Challenge donations.
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The Calgary Humane Society
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Another Canadian animal rescue saw generosity on Monday that left the shelter “speechless.”
A tweet from the Calgary Humane Societynotes that the rescue received over $91,000 in Betty White Challenge donations.
04of 10The Nashville Humane AssociationPaul Archuleta/FilmMagicAfter counting their Betty White Challenge donations on Tuesday morning, Tennessee’s Nashville Humane Association found that they received over $50,000 in donations in White’s honor,The Tennesseanreported.
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The Nashville Humane Association
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After counting their Betty White Challenge donations on Tuesday morning, Tennessee’s Nashville Humane Association found that they received over $50,000 in donations in White’s honor,The Tennesseanreported.
05of 10The Wisconsin Humane SocietyJim Spellman/WireImageThe Wisconsin Humane Society posted a big “Thank You!” to White and her fans on Facebook after receiving over $60,000 from more than 1,600 Betty White Challenge donations.“This tremendous wake of kindness will help countless animals and the people who love them,“the shelter added in the post.
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The Wisconsin Humane Society
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The Wisconsin Humane Society posted a big “Thank You!” to White and her fans on Facebook after receiving over $60,000 from more than 1,600 Betty White Challenge donations.
“This tremendous wake of kindness will help countless animals and the people who love them,“the shelter added in the post.
06of 10The Pet Alliance of Greater OrlandoAmanda Edwards/WireImageAs of Tuesday morning, the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando received more than $50,500 in donations as part of the Betty White Challenge.
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The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando
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As of Tuesday morning, the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando received more than $50,500 in donations as part of the Betty White Challenge.
07of 10Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT Philly)Lloyd Bishop/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyACCT Philly asked their supporters to consider donating $5 or five hours of their time to the shelter for the Betty White Challenge and received close to $50,000 in response,according to WPVI.
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Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT Philly)
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ACCT Philly asked their supporters to consider donating $5 or five hours of their time to the shelter for the Betty White Challenge and received close to $50,000 in response,according to WPVI.
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The Mohawk Hudson Humane Society (MHHS)
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Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS)
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In a Thursday Facebook post, VCAS shared it was aiming for “a modest fundraising goal of $10,000” on Monday but ended up receiving “an extraordinary $51,510” in donations from the Betty White Challenge.
10of 10The Dottie’s Yard FundTrisha Yearwood (L); Betty White.Jason Kempin/Getty Images; Kelsey McNeal/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty ImagesTo honor a fellow animal lover, Trisha Yearwood took part in the Betty White Challenge,helping talkshoplive raise funds for the Dottie’s Yard Fund with a live stream on Monday. Ahead of the live stream fundraiser, both Yearwood and e-commerce site talkshoplive agreed to match donations from the event up to $10,000.The live stream made “over $24K in 15 minutes,“according to Yearwood, and ended up raising more than $38,000.
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The Dottie’s Yard Fund
Trisha Yearwood (L); Betty White.Jason Kempin/Getty Images; Kelsey McNeal/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images
To honor a fellow animal lover, Trisha Yearwood took part in the Betty White Challenge,helping talkshoplive raise funds for the Dottie’s Yard Fund with a live stream on Monday. Ahead of the live stream fundraiser, both Yearwood and e-commerce site talkshoplive agreed to match donations from the event up to $10,000.The live stream made “over $24K in 15 minutes,“according to Yearwood, and ended up raising more than $38,000.
source: people.com
