- About RND 09
- RND's story so far
A few things you might not know about Red Nose Day!
The Red Nose Day TV show gives BBC One their biggest Friday night audience of the year.
Over 50 million Red Noses have been bought over the years – remember The Hands Nose, The Tomato Nose, The Colour Changing Nose, The Shaggy Nose and The Nose That Grows?!
The Comic Relief Team works all year round to bring you Red Nose Day – after all, fighting poverty at home and abroad is a full time business.
RND’s Story So Far
- Comic Relief was launched on Christmas Day in 1985, live on BBC One. At that time, a devastating famine was crippling Ethiopia and something had to be done. That something was Comic Relief.
- The idea was simple - Comic Relief would make the public laugh while they raised money to help people in desperate need.
- Before too long, Red Nose Day was created and the first ever event in 1988 raised a staggering £15m.
- The eleven Red Nose Days have so far raised more than £420m. That money has helped, and is helping, to support people and communities in dire need both in the UK and Africa.
- The most important thing to remember is that Red Nose Day changes lives - thanks to the money you raise.
- Whether it’s supporting orphans in Africa who’ve lost their parents to Aids, or helping older people in the UK who are abused by someone they should be able to trust - Comic Relief will use the money you raise to help people in desperate need.
- Your cash will give thousands of people who face discrimination, injustice or grinding poverty the chance to transform their lives. On their behalf, thank you.
- In case you need reminding - here’s what happened last time!
Red Nose Day 2007 - The Big One - really did live up to its name. Everyone in schools, offices and homes across the land pulled out all the stops to raise cash. You name it, they did it! And a big thank you goes to each and every one of them for raising a record breaking £67,726,409 to change lives! - From the moment the iconic London Eye turned red, the entire nation went Red Nose Day mad. Over six million people bought our biggest Red Nose ever, our two fantastic singles, featuring Girls Aloud and The Sugababes, and Peter Kay with the Proclaimers hit the top spot...
- ... and millions of viewers tuned in to watch the big night of telly - which featured Catherine Tate, Borat and Rick Gervais to name but a few. It was a massively successful Red Nose Day campaign. And the good news is…it’s back!
Do Something Funny For Money
To be continued...
Do something
Whatever you do, Do Something Funny for Money this Red Nose Day! Whether you wear, wax, bake or make something funny for money, the possibilities are endless. Get all our top fundraising ideas right here!
‘How To’ Guides
We’re here to help you get started with our ‘How To’ guides so take a quick look now!
Red Nose Day Must-haves!
Get your Noses, t-shirts and tons more RND essentials from our very own online shop! You can even get a free fundraising kit too… Get your goodies now!
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