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Is somebody celebrating Betty White's legacy this month?

  • 1.  Is somebody celebrating Betty White's legacy this month?

    Posted 01-08-2023 10:47 AM
    Hello,
    We were really grateful for donations coming from the Betty White challenge in 2022, is somebody planning to celebrate Betty White this January?
    #FundraisingandDevelopment

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    Karinna Lozano
    Meridian Canine Rescue
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  • 2.  RE: Is somebody celebrating Betty White's legacy this month?

    Posted 01-09-2023 12:34 PM
    Hi Karinna,

    We are a Feline only shelter in CO and were also grateful for the donations honoring Betty last year.  We were thinking of doing something this year as well but were not sure how to go about it.  We may just do an email blast and social media campaign.

    Jenna

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    Jenna Ricci
    Volunteer
    Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue
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  • 3.  RE: Is somebody celebrating Betty White's legacy this month?

    Posted 01-09-2023 12:52 PM
    Hi Karinna,

    Yes, we were going to do an adoption special all week in honor of Betty White and also ask for donations in her memory. We will be focusing on a social media campaign and sending out an email blast. 

    I am curious if people will be using the same #BettyWhiteChallenge from last year or call it something different.

    Thanks,

    Stephanie

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    Stephanie Salvago
    Greater Birmingham Humane Society
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  • 4.  RE: Is somebody celebrating Betty White's legacy this month?

    Posted 01-09-2023 02:36 PM
    I donated 5.  first year and will be donating a kong this year.  Celebrate her by watching one of her movies. 


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  • 5.  RE: Is somebody celebrating Betty White's legacy this month?

    Posted 01-09-2023 04:55 PM
    Thank you! We will go with this as well, but use the week of the 16th as we are doing a popup pantry to give back to owners that need a little help with our excess on items at the shelter. I think we will be focusing on monthly donors $5/month to keep Betty White's legacy, thanks for the responses!

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    Karinna Lozano
    Meridian Canine Rescue
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  • 6.  RE: Is somebody celebrating Betty White's legacy this month?

    Posted 01-10-2023 10:47 AM
    Just for a bit of fun I challenge everyone to comment and or watch your favorite Betty White movie in her honor...My movie is The Proposal love the dog kevin who was played by 5 dogs I think.

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    Cindy Wilde
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  • 7.  RE: Is somebody celebrating Betty White's legacy this month?

    Posted 01-10-2023 01:07 PM
    Thanks for the reminder!  We going to follow your lead and do another $5 donation campaign with a special announcement.  Last year, we named a rescued momma cat Betty White.  It took much longer than we expected to fully socialize her.  But she's ready now and we are excited to announce that she is going to her foster-to-adopt home this week!

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    Patricia Morris
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  • 8.  RE: Is somebody celebrating Betty White's legacy this month?

    Posted 01-09-2023 02:38 PM
    When is it again? we haven't thought about it.

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    Nadia De La Garza
    Development and Marketing Manager
    Animal Defense League of Texas
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  • 9.  RE: Is somebody celebrating Betty White's legacy this month?

    Posted 01-09-2023 05:07 PM
    Jan 17 Betty would have been 101.

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    Cindy Wilde
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  • 10.  RE: Is somebody celebrating Betty White's legacy this month?

    Posted 01-10-2023 11:56 AM
    Hi Karinna, 

    Here's a thread that was posted on the forum last year about the Betty White Challenge that may give you some ideas of what worked for people who celebrated the occasion in 2022!
    https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communities/community-home/digestviewer/viewthread?GroupId=205&MessageKey=9582b078-4f7b-4f1c-8fa8-c1d1515fd2dc&CommunityKey=afce7f7a-fd5a-431e-9f2a-aaedc46a03d6

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    Charlotte Otero
    Community Strategist at Maddie's Fund
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  • 11.  RE: Is somebody celebrating Betty White's legacy this month?

    Posted 01-13-2023 11:58 AM
    Just a heads up that another shelter has pointed out that the official BW Facebook page has posted that using her image or name is not allowed. I have been searching for more information but nothing is being provided. Will post if I do.

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    Kate Williams
    Manager
    Animal Welfare Friends
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  • 12.  RE: Is somebody celebrating Betty White's legacy this month?

    Posted 01-14-2023 11:21 AM
    Thank you for sharing that information. I had no idea that the estate did not want anyone using her name or image. We will have to rethink what we were going to do in honor of her.

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    Stephanie Salvago
    Greater Birmingham Humane Society
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  • 13.  RE: Is somebody celebrating Betty White's legacy this month?

    Posted 01-14-2023 12:35 PM
    The official fan page encourages people to donate to a charity of their choice. Says using her photo or name is not allowed. So  asking  for donations in her name would not be allow as I read it maybe just make sure rescue donation page is set up to receive same $5.  Donation anf that wishlists are up to date with in stock items on the 17th then if someone wanted to do a donation it would be easy for them to do.

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    Cindy Wilde
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  • 14.  RE: Is somebody celebrating Betty White's legacy this month?

    Posted 01-15-2023 03:13 AM
    I found this on the Betty White Facebook page (4) Betty White | Facebook

    "With Betty's 101st Birthday fast approaching, I've been asked to post a gentle reminder...
    Honoring Betty by making a donation to support an animal you love, or any charity meaningful to you in her memory, is lovely; using her name and/or likeness to promote/advertise an event, activity or product without permission is not.
    Thank you for being kind."
    (the Facebook post is dated January 4, 2023)


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    sandy cooley
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