Betty White fans across the country are asking people to commemorate the animal lover's 100th birthday today by donating $5 to their local animal shelter or rescue organization. The 'Betty White Challenge' has gone viral on social media.
LOS ANGELES -- The death of Betty White has left a gaping hole in Hollywood and her impact on the city of Los Angeles goes beyond her TV and movie career.
"Betty and I would joke that she would outlive us all," said Madeline Bernstein, the spcaLA president, in a statement released on Friday."She was inspired to lend her celebrity to provide a voice for animals, and brought much attention to the cause of animal welfare. We will miss our Friend for Life."Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles
White's work for the zoo spans more than five decades. Her involvement began with the zoo's opening in 1966.She officially joined Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association's Board of Trustees in 1974. "This was revolutionary at the time and brought the Los Angeles Zoo into the homes of thousands of Angelenos to shine a spotlight on the zoo's world-class animal care team and its work behind-the-scenes caring for the animals," read a statement issued by the zoo.She took a break in 1997 to become a member of the Board of Zoo Commissioners, a role she served in for eight years. She became chair of the GLAZA board in 2010.Seven years later, the L.A.
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