Country star Trisha Yearwood raises over $35,000 for incredible project

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Trisha Yearwood has raised more than $36,000 for the #BettyWhiteChallenge on what would have been the late comedian's 100th birthday.

Trisha joined forces with Dottie's Yard Fund which distributes funds to animal charities across the country, and talkshoplive, the leading live streaming online network, and matched donations up to $10,000 to bring in tens of thousands for charity in Betty's name.MORE: Betty White's greatest quotes to celebrate what would have been her 100th birthday"Who doesn't love Betty White?

We all do. And I just think that Betty is so happy right now that this is the way that the world is choosing to celebrate her birthday, by giving to animals, which was so near and dear to her heart," Trisha shared with fans. "The world has lost a wonderful person, but this is how we keep people who we love alive.

I think we should do this every year on Betty's birthday, personally. 101st birthday, we'll be here!"WATCH: Jennifer Love Hewitt and Betty White star in The Lost ValentineShe also called on fans to "find a way to show kindness" as they were going live on Martin Luther King Day.The Betty White Challenge began on social media and asked everyone to donate to an animal shelter or rescue of their choice.MORE: Chris Stapleton opens up on his recent Taylor Swift collaborationMORE: CMA Awards 2021: Nicole Kidman and DWTS' Jimmie Allen leads the fashion packDuring the 17-minute livestream with Trisha - who was joined by her two dogs Emmy and Millie - more than $16,000 was raised and the singer and talkshoplive both matched donations."Thank you so much for doing this and helping precious animals!" commented one fan as another shared: "Thank you Trisha!