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The Doris Day Animal League was an animal advocacy group based in Washington, D.C. [1] It established the annual observance Spay Day USA in 1994, which the group uses to bring attention to the pet overpopulation problem in the United States. [2] In 2021, the Doris Day Animal League (DDAL) merged with the Humane Society Legislative Fund. [3]
The Doris Day Animal League, established in 1987 by the actress Doris Day, is a 501(c)(4) organization that focuses the spaying and neutering of companion animals and the development of national, state and local legislation that will minimize the inhumane treatment of animals. The League launched its annual observance of Spay Day USA in 1994 ...
Doris Day (born Doris Mary Anne Kappelhoff; April 3, 1922 – May 13, 2019) was an American actress and singer.She began her career as a big band singer in 1937, achieving commercial success in 1945 with two No. 1 recordings, "Sentimental Journey" and "My Dreams Are Getting Better All the Time" with Les Brown and His Band of Renown.
Day founded the Doris Day Animal Foundation in 1978, and her manager said "the ultimate thing for it is to keep the foundation going," which is where her estate will be donated, per her will. Show ...
Doris Day, whose wholesome screen presence stood for a time of innocence in '60s films, has died, her foundation says. She was 97. Legendary actress and singer Doris Day dead at 97
The prize was $275,000 until it was doubled 2023 in commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of the program and Doris Duke Foundation's continued commitment to supporting individual performing artists. [4] Two classes of Doris Duke Impact Awards totaling $80,000 were made in 2014 and 2015, but the program was discontinued after that.
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Year Nominee / work Award Result 1950 Herself Leading New Female Personality Won [4]: 1957 Herself Top Female Star Won [5]: 1958 Herself Top Female Star Won [5]: 1959