By Beacon Staff
On December 31, 2021, beloved actress and comedian Betty White passed away in her sleep just 17 days before her 100th birthday. Though White was known primarily for her roles in such TV classics as "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and "Golden Girls," she was also a passionate animal welfare advocate.
Not long after White's passing, a social media campaign known as the "Betty White Challenge" went viral. This challenge encourages White's fans to honor the late actress's memory by donating $5 (or more) to an animal rescue or shelter on White's birthday — Monday, January 17.
Des Moines County Humane Society, P.A.W. Animal Shelter (located in Fort Madison), and Des Moines County Wildlife Rehabilitation are three local organizations dedicated to rescuing, sheltering, and advocating for animals. To participate in the Betty White Challenge, donations may be made to any of these organizations by visiting their respective Facebook pages.
Donations may also be sent to:
Des Moines County Humane Society
P.O. Box 822
Burlington, IA 52601
P.A.W. Animal Shelter
2031 48th St.
Fort Madison, IA 52627
DMC Wildlife Rehabilition
5947 Brush College Rd.
Burlington, IA 52601