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December 10, 2024

Comic Relief US Hosts “Comic Relief Live,” a Star-studded Evening of Laughter, Music and Entertainment for Good

Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, Amy Schumer, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Tim Meadows, Phoebe Robinson, Michael Ian Black, Amber Ruffin, Alex Edelman, Matt Friend, and the Middle Aged Dad Jam Band were among guests shining a light on the power of entertainment to build a just world, free from poverty

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November 19, 2024

Comic Relief US and The Second City Announce First-of-Its-Kind Partnership to Bring the Power of Entertainment for Change to Major Cities Across the Country

Launching with Holiday Themed Revues in Chicago and NYC, the Live Audience Shows Will Raise Funds to Help Break the Cycle of Poverty

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October 31, 2024

Comic Relief US Announces “Comic Relief Live,” an Unforgettable Evening of Comedy and Musical Performances

Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, and Robin Williams’ Family Come Together to Receive the Inaugural “Icon Award” and Sir Mark Thompson to Receive the “Visionary Award”. Tim Meadows, Phoebe Robinson, Alex Edelman, Matt Friend, the Middle Aged Dad Jam Band, and More Will Take the Stage in Support of a Just World Free From Poverty

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September 13, 2024

Comic Relief US Harnesses the Power of Music to Inspire Change in First-of-its-Kind Roblox Music Festival for Next Gen Leaders, Beginning Today

Immersive Concerts from Imagine Dragons, Conan Gray, d4vd, Poppy and Alexander Stewart Inspire Social Good Through Gaming as Part of the 2nd Annual Kids Relief Campaign by Comic Relief US and Nickelodeon

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August 27, 2024

Comic Relief US and Nickelodeon Power Up the Next Generation With 2nd Annual Kids Relief Campaign

From a Roblox Scavenger Hunt Including Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Games to Real World Volunteerism, Kids Relief Empowers Kids to Become Next Gen Changemakers Imagine Dragons, Conan Gray, Poppy, d4vd, and Alexander Stewart to Perform in First of Its Kind Star-Studded Roblox Music Festival to Celebrate a Month of Action and Community Service

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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

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.