When was red nose day founded

Complete your gift to make a difference. Where did we come from? How did we get here? During the devastating famine in the Horn of Africa, Richard Curtis, Jane Tewson and friends come up with the idea to use comedy to raise money and change lives of those most in need.

You can learn more at Comic Relief UK. Learn more. Comic Relief US is an independent sister organization of Comic Relief UK, but they are joined by a shared mission to drive positive change through the power of entertainment. Funds raised through the British Airways Flying Start program goes to projects supporting kids and young people at risk within the US. Game of Thrones gets musical. And five million Red Noses sell out from Walgreens, the official retailer, in 10 days. Red Nose Day returns in with a brand new look and call out: Noses On!

Celebrating the third annual event in the US, the campaign brings millions of Americans together to help end child poverty — one nose at a time. A monthly gift goes even further, because giving a little each month adds up to big change. I'm ready. Not today. What is Red Nose Day? What is RND Intro. What's With The Nose? How Do I Get Involved? Fundraise Make the biggest difference for children in need. A Look Back. Red Nose Day Learn More. More Questions. Comic Relief has revolutionised the world of fundraising.

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