Betty White Challenge

Social media inspired giving challenge for animal welfare-related nonprofits (#bettywhitechallenge). Madison participants include Dane County Humane Society (matching grant up to $2,500); Madison Cat Project ($5,000 match). See more below.

media release: Betty White was a lifelong animal lover and outspoken advocate for animal welfare. Last year, on what would have been Betty White's 100th birthday, thousands of fans donated in her honor to animal rescues, shelters, and charities. In total, the #BettyWhiteChallenge raised over 12.7 million dollars for animals in need!

Join us in honoring Betty White and making her birthday an annual tradition where we continue her legacy of supporting animals in need.

DCHS: Make double the impact! Thanks to Steve and Margie Holzhueter gifts of any size will be matched up to $2,500.  https://www.giveshelter.org/how-to-help/donate/betty?form=BettyWhiteChallenge

Madison Cat Project: Thank you for being a furrriend! Today is January 17, what would have been the late Betty White's 101st birthday. Last year, we were able to raise $15,000 thanks to supporters like YOU to honor the passing of Betty White.

This year we want to continue to honor her legacy and her love of helping animals on her birthday. The BerbeeWalsh Foundation has generously offered a match up to $5,000 for every dollar donated today only. That means your donation today is DOUBLED!!

Donate today and use the hashtag #bettywhitechallege to encourage your friends and family to do the same! https://www.madisoncatproject.org/donate