Comic Relief

:For a description of the origin of the term comic relief see comic relief.

Similar events outside the United Kingdom

In the United States

Inspired by the British charity, a United States Comic Relief charity was founded in 1986 by Bob Zmuda.

Related Topics:
United States - 1986 - Bob Zmuda

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Comic Relief is an irregularly held event, televised on HBO, that has raised and distributed nearly $50 million toward providing health care services to homeless men, women, and children throughout the United States. Comedians Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, and Whoopi Goldberg are hosts of the event.

Related Topics:
HBO - United States - Comedian - Robin Williams - Billy Crystal - Whoopi Goldberg

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In Australia

A Red Nose Day, without a related television programme is held each year in Australia to raise money to research the causes of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

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In Germany

The German TV station Pro 7 planned a similar event in 2003. With selling red noses money is collected for the charity foundations PowerChild, Deutsche Kinder- und Jugendstiftung (lit., German Child and Youth Foundation), and Comicrelief. The event is called 'Red Nose Day' and now takes place annually.

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