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November 2, 2020

Comic Relief US Launches The Full Plate Project, a Program of Red Nose Day, to Tackle Child Hunger This Holiday Season

The campaign to end child poverty is activating with a host of partners and platforms to raise awareness and funds for programs addressing food insecurity

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September 9, 2020

With Kids Headed Back to School, Red Nose Day Asks America to “Mind the Learning Gap” for Children Living in Poverty

The effects of COVID-19 have spotlighted the inequity in our educational systems — the pandemic has, in a matter of months, made the educational gap even wider

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May 18, 2020

MANDY MOORE AND JUSTIN HARTLEY CO-HOST NBC’S SIXTH ANNUAL ‘RED NOSE DAY SPECIAL’ HELPING CHILDREN IN NEED ON MAY 21 AT 9 P.M. ET/PT

Julia Roberts, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Paul Rudd and 5 Seconds of Summer Join Star-Studded Lineup, Along with Elizabeth Banks, Jennifer Garner, Ricky Gervais, Joel McHale, Stephen Merchant, Sarah Silvermanand Susan Kelechi-Watson

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May 11, 2020

Red Nose Day’s Joke-Ha-Thon Raises Laughs and Urgent Funds

Kids and families across the country are invited to come together for the virtual Joke-Ha-Thon fundraiser supporting children living in poverty. Hasbro, Inc. will match all donations, up to $50,000

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May 7, 2020

Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, OneRepublic, Milo Ventimiglia, Bryan Cranston, Ray Romano, James Taylor and Meghan Trainor Join Lineup for Sixth Annual 'Red Nose Day Special' on NBC

Star-Studded Telecast to Raise Money and Awareness for Children in Need Airs Thursday, May 21 at 9 P.M. ET/PT and Will Also Feature Appearances by Jim Gaffigan, Ellie Goulding, Tony Hale, Noah Jupe, Mario Lopez, Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers, Lilly Singh, Sam Smith, Adrienne Warren and Many More

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April 23, 2020

Red Nose Day and Walgreens Launch First Ever Digital Red Nose

With a donation, the public can unlock their own digital Red Nose at NosesOn.com to help children in need across the U.S. and around the world stay safe, healthy and educated

Press Release

April 23, 2020

Red Nose Day and Walgreens Launch First Ever Digital Red Nose

With a donation, the public can unlock their own digital Red Nose at NosesOn.com to help children in need across the U.S. and around the world stay safe, healthy and educated

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.