BettyWhiteChallenge: Fans donate to animal shelters in honor of Betty White's birthday
, the first national humane organization in the U.S. and the largest certifier of animal welfare in the world.
She supported the organization's"No Animals Were Harmed" program, which protected animals in film and television, helped fundraise, and even judged the nationally televised American Humane Hero Dog Awards. "For nearly a century, Betty White has been a tireless and devoted animal welfare advocate and we are proud to have known her for 70 years — longer than any other supporter in our history," American Humane President and CEO Dr. Robin Ganzert said in a statement."We bestowed our highest honor, the National Humanitarian Medal, on Betty because she reflected our core values of compassion, caring and hope.
Ganzert said White"dedicated herself to protecting and improving the quality of life for animals worldwide." White died just shy of her 100th birthday, but last year, she shared her simple plans for her 99th, which included"feeding the two ducks who come to visit me every day," she told
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