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Daily News
14th March 2023
Special Report
UK News
Comic Relief: Red Nose Day 2023
Comic Relief’s annual fundraising event,
Red Nose Day, is back on Friday 17th March.
Comic Relief is a charity that raises money
to help poor and disadvantaged people in the
UK and in the world’s poorest communities.
Since it began, Red Nose Day has raised
over £1 billion to help those in need. Last
year alone it raised over £42 million!
How old is Comic Relief?
• Comic Relief began in 1985. It has two
main events to raise money: Red Nose
Day and Sport Relief.
• The first Red Nose Day took place
in 1988 and raised a whopping
£15 million!
• Sport Relief kicked off in 2002
and raised over £14 million in its
first year.
Illustration: Children wearing Red Noses.
Glossary
disadvantaged A living situation that
makes it more difficult to
succeed.
telethon A long TV programme to
raise money for charity.
crescent A curved shape that is
wider at the middle and
has pointed ends.
Reflect
Have you been involved in any
fundraising events?
To help raise money, Comic Relief
fundraising events are shown on TV.
This Friday’s telethon will feature live
performances and comedy sketches from
many famous faces. Some celebrities have
been putting themselves through gruelling
challenges too!
The telethon will also show the impact
the charity has had on people’s lives.
Red Noses are sold to help raise money.
This year, there is a new Red Nose design!
Designed by Sir Jony Ive, the honeycomb
paper design is eco-friendly and transforms
from a flat crescent in seconds.
So, how will you choose to show your
support for Comic Relief this Red Nose Day?
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Questions
Comic Relief: Red Nose Day 2023
1. On what date is Red Nose Day being celebrated this year?
2. Which of the following alternate headlines best summarises the article? (tick one)
Bake a Cake for Comic Relief
Celebrities Face Tough Challenges
Time for Sport Relief
Red Nose Day Helping Those in Need
3. Tick to show whether the statement is true or false according to the article.
True
False
The first Red Nose Day raised £55 million.
Comic Relief is a charity.
This year’s Red Nose is made from paper.
The first Red Nose Day took place in 1898.
4. Why do you think people want to get involved with Red Nose Day? Explain your answer.
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