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Help Princeton Area Animal Shelters For Betty White's 100th
The 'Betty White Challenge' encourages fans to donate to animal shelters Jan. 17, which would have been her 100th birthday.

PRINCETON, NJ — Although Betty White won't be there for what would have been her 100th birthday, plenty of fans plan to keep her spirit alive. The "Betty White Challenge" encourages people to donate to local animal shelters and rescues Jan. 17, which would have been the TV icon's centennial.
The viral social-media challenge encourages people to donate $5 to animal rescues and shelters in White's name.
If you'd like to donate to Princeton-area animal organizations for the late White, or any reason, here's how:
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SAVE - A Friend to Homeless Animals
1010 Route 601, Skillman
Hamilton Township Animal Shelter and Adoption Center
2100 Sylvan Ave, Hamilton Township
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EASEL Animal Rescue League, Shelter, & Pet Adoptions
4 Jake Garzio Dr, Ewing Township
Franklin Township Animal Shelter
475 Demott Ln, Somerset
What Is the Betty White Challenge?
The world got excited for White to celebrate her 100th birthday, only to mourn her loss after she died on New Year's Eve at age 99. The "first lady of television" advocated for animal welfare throughout her life and worked with several organizations that help animals.
Who is participating in the #BettyWhiteChallenge? RT to show your support! Together, we can make the world a kinder, better place for all #animals in her honor. #Donate just $5 to help give #BettyWhite the legacy she deserves: https://t.co/541iq22xSD pic.twitter.com/JU5XoEBy7s
— American Humane (@AmericanHumane) January 7, 2022
The "Betty White Challenge" went viral on social media, with people and organizations suggesting that others donate to the cause on what would have been her 100th birthday.
Several animal-welfare organizations have already noticed a spike in assistance. Dr. Robin Ganzert, president and CEO of American Humane, told "Good Morning America" that they have seen "such an uptick in donations" since White's death.
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