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July 22, 2024

Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders Today: Comic Relief US Announces New Round of Grants for Next Gen Changemakers

The Second Annual Juntanza Fund Invests $50,000 in Youth-Led Organizations Tackling Climate Justice, Health, and Gender Equity

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May 21, 2024

JOHN LEGEND, CHANCE THE RAPPER, REBA MCENTIRE, DAN + SHAY AND CARSON DALY JOIN NBC SPECIAL ‘RED NOSE DAY: CHEERS TO TEN YEARS’

Hourlong Telecast Airs Thursday, May 23 at 8 p.m. ET/PT and Next Day on Peacock

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May 21, 2024

Comic Relief US Partners With Chuck E. Cheese to Turn the FUN into FUNDS™ for Red Nose Day, the Annual Campaign to Help End Child Poverty

Nearly 500 Chuck E. Cheese Fun Center Locations Across the U.S. to Feature Special Red Nose Day Fundraising Activations, In-Store Events, and Exclusive Entertainment Throughout May

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May 8, 2024

Red Nose Day Giving Away Larger-Than-Life Prizes Inspired by Childhood Dreams with Childhood Dreamstakes Campaign

Winners Will Have the Chance to Own a Life-Sized Cotton Candy Castle, Crush a Car in a Monster Truck, and Much More as Part of Red Nose Day’s New “Less Childhood Poverty. More Childhood” Campaign to Raise Life-Changing Funds for Children Facing Poverty

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May 7, 2024

NBC Celebrates Red Nose Day’s 10th Anniversary With Hourlong Star-studded Special Set for May 23 at 8 P.M. ET/PT

“Red Nose Day: Cheers to Ten Years” Will Look Back at Both Memorable Moments and the Life-Changing Impact of Campaign’s First Decade to Help End Child Poverty

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April 25, 2024

Red Nose Day’s All-New, Fun and Free Red Nose Social Filter Is Available Now; Users Can Share a Digital Dose of Laughter for Good and Donate to Create a Brighter Future for All Children.

Interactive Red Nose Social Filter with Fun, Playful Backgrounds Makes it Easy to Support the Campaign, Donate, and Share, Creating Hilarious Moments Across Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and Facebook Everyone Can Have Fun While Driving Awareness and Raising Life-Changing Funds for Children Facing Poverty Across the US and Around the World

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April 8, 2024

Comic Relief US and the Harlem Globetrotters are Partnering Again for Red Nose Day Fun and Fundraising at All 44 US Games in April to Help Children Facing Poverty

An Exciting Halftime Skills Showcase with Five Lucky Audience Members Will be Featured at Every Game, Along with Fun Red Nose Giveaways Funds Raised by the Red Nose Day Campaign Are a Game-Changer for Children, Helping to Keep Them Safe, Healthy, Educated and Empowered Across the U.S. and Around the World

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April 3, 2024

Red Nose Day Returns for its 10th Year on May 23, Bringing Joy and Laughter While Raising Life-Changing Funds to Help Children Facing Poverty

Longtime Supporter NBC is Back for 2024, Joined by New Partners the LEGO Group, Snapple, and Chuck E. Cheese, and Returning Partners the Harlem Globetrotters, eBay for Charity, Hikma, and Popeye the Sailorman All-New Fun and Free Digital Filter of the Popular Red Nose Makes Supporting the Campaign Easy Across All Major Social Platforms

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January 22, 2024

Comic Relief US & the LEGO Group Launch “Community Builders Challenge,” Inspiring Students to Reimagine Communities Through the Power of Play

Nationwide Red Nose Day in School partnership aims to reach 100,000 students, who will build community designs that empower positivity, equity, and inclusion for all.

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November 15, 2023

Comic Relief Us to Host Inaugural U.S Gala Honoring Philanthropist Henry R. Muñoz III

Special guests at the gala, which will be held at Cipriani 25 Broadway on Monday, December 4, 2023, include John Oliver, Phoebe Robinson, Denée Benton, and Alex Edelman.

About Comic Relief US

Comic Relief US is a nonprofit committed to breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty. It harnesses the power of entertainment to drive positive social change. To date the nonprofit has raised over $421 million by mobilizing donors of all ages to engage with causes through powerful content-driven campaigns and new digital platforms. Since 2015, Red Nose Day, Comic Relief US’ signature campaign to end child poverty, has raised over $365 million and positively impacted over 32 million children in the U.S. and around the world. Donations are invested in grantee partners and social impact programs that ensure children are safe, healthy, educated and empowered and that address the root causes of poverty in communities most impacted. Comic Relief US, also known as Comic Relief, Inc., is a registered U.S. 501(c)(3) public charity. Follow @ComicReliefUS on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.