Want to honor America's grandma in one of the best ways possible, take the 'Betty White Challenge' on January 17th. It couldn't be any easier.

I cannot recall the moment I fell in love with Betty White, I just always have. I can't remember the first thing I ever saw her do on TV or in the movies, she's just always been there.

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Betty White: The human all other humans loved and adored

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It really doesn't matter how we fell in love with Betty because she made it so easy to do. There was always something special coming when you'd see her on the screen.

Since her passing on New Year's Eve 2021, fans and friends have been sharing a multitude of stories about her. One thing is always present in every one of the stories you hear about Betty White,

Betty White was incredibly kind to all living things.

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That kindness is the inspiration for the 'challenge' being issued to us all as a way to honor her.

The Betty White Challenge

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The challenge is an online event that will happen on Monday, January 17th, which would've been Betty's 100th birthday.

The social media challenge encourages us to donate $5 to animal rescues or shelters in her name.

Just five bucks, that's it. And make the donation in her name.

To make it easier for you to make your donation on January 17th, here's a list of Rockford-area NO KILL animal shelters.

Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary

111 N First Street Rockford

(815) 962-2767

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PAWS Human Society

7282 N Cherryvale Mall Drive Rockford

(815) 299-7297

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Why wait until the 17th to make your donation, do it today.

Don't forget to tell them,

"Betty sent me!"

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