Betty White is continuing to make a difference in the world even after passing away.
The iconic Golden Girls star died on December 31, 2021, at the age of 99 - just weeks shy of her 100th birthday.
Fans took to social media to mourn her loss. As they shared photos and clips of the beloved actress, some inventive fans also came up with a touching way to pay tribute to her.
As a lifelong animal advocate, White spend decades working with zoos and rescue organizations. She's said to have cared for 26 dogs and was named an honorary zookeeper in 2013 by the Los Angeles chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers.
So, to honor her extraordinary life, fans created the 'Betty White Challenge' which asked people to donate $5 to their local rescue or animal shelter in her name.
"On Betty White’s 100th birthday, January 17th, everyone should pick a local rescue or animal shelter in your area and donate just $5 in Betty White’s name," read a now-viral post.
"Make her 100th birthday the movement she deserves," it added.
The challenge seems to have done the trick - at least for the Los Angeles Zoo, which announced in a press release on Tuesday that they had received thousands in donations, People reports.
Those contributing in White's name included The Walt Disney Company, which gave $25,000, and Pink's Hot Dogs, which donated $3,000. Madame Tussauds Hollywood also gifted the zoo the proceeds from their January 17 Betty White event.
A grand total of over 2,000 donations were received in White's honor as of Tuesday, which combined reached a whopping $94,297.
"We are blown away by the number of donations we received yesterday as part of the #BettyWhiteChallenge," Greater Los Angeles Zoo Associations President Tom Jacobson.
"Betty would be so thrilled to see the outpouring of support in her honor. We know so many worthy animal and wildlife organizations were greatly impacted by yesterday's challenge, and we know Betty is smiling."
"Betty is a true champion of animals in both life and death, and we look forward to honoring her legacy at the Los Angeles Zoo," he concluded.