Comic Relief

http://www.comicrelief.com/

Comic Relief was set up by comedians who wanted to do something to help others. The idea was simple - use comedy and laughter to raise money and change lives - while making sure that everyone had great fun at the same time.

Over the years, more than two thousand celebrities have given their time and talent to Comic Relief - from Ali G, Billy Connolly, Catherine Tate, Davina McCall, Jerry Springer and John Cleese to Jonny Depp, Lenny Henry, Peter Kay, Ricky Gervais, Robbie Williams and Woody Allen.

Comic Relief now has two major fundraising campaigns: Red Nose Day and Sport Relief. Red Nose Day is a UK-wide fundraising event organised every 2 years. It's the biggest TV fundraising event in the UK calendar.

The money raised supports those in need in the UK, such as due to domestic violence, mental health problems and young people or internationally such as people affected by conflict and urban slums.

What I learned that was special:
• On Christmas Day In 1985, Comic Relief was from a refugee camp in Sudan.