One of the most amazing gifts a person can give another is the gift of laughter, NBC as well as Walgreens and many others have found a way to share the gift of fun and laughter with the world.
Thursday, May 21st is Red Nose Day here in the US.
Red Nose Day is a campaign that is dedicated to raising money for children and young people living in poverty with the sole purpose of bringing awareness, raising funds, and having a little fun while doing so.
“We believe in a just world free from poverty and use the power of entertainment to create positive change in the world”
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All the money that is raised through this event will be donated to a variety of non-profit organizations that are aimed at changing children’s lives. Half of the money raised at this event will be spent to help projects in the US and close to home, the other half is spent on some of the poorest communities throughout the world such as Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Adorned with the signature Red Nose celebrities across the country have come together for this special event. Thursday May 21st at 8/7c NBC will host the first Red Nose Day USA. This three-hour entertainment special will feature actors, comedians, musicians and athletes performing original sketch comedy, parodies, as well a musical performances by the countries favorite artists.
From family pets, to One Direction, the Kansas City Chiefs, even the great himself Muhammad Ali are showing their support and now so can you!
Visit their website at www.rednoseday.org to join the fun, see pics, videos, ideas on how to help and donate!
When you post on Twitter or Instagram with #RedNose25, the @GatesFoundation will donate $25. http://t.co/Ra41M84aYK pic.twitter.com/slSwwqyimu
— Red Nose Day USA (@RedNoseDayUSA) May 21, 2015
Also, don’t forget to download the Red Nose Day app and share with the world your support for the cause by posting funny pics of friends, family, or even a cool selfie with your own red nose!
Tune into NBC tonight at 8/7c for a night full of laughs and good times, for through laughter we can give back!
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http://twitter.com/KCChiefs/status/601397981145919488/
