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UK Comic Relief Raises £40.2m

UK Comic Relief Raises £40.2m Mar 17, 2007

An eight-hour TV comedy marathon featuring cameos by Tony Blair and Kate Moss has brought this year’s Comic Relief appeal to a close, and the total funds raised to over £40m (78m USD). More →
Doctor Who Joins Charity Comic Cast

Doctor Who Joins Charity Comic Cast Feb 12, 2007

A special edition of UK children’s comic the Beano will feature celebrity guests in an effort to raise money for this year’s Comic Relief event on March 16. More →
Sugababes and Girls Aloud Release Charity Single

Sugababes and Girls Aloud Release Charity Single Feb 7, 2007

Chart-topping girl bands Sugababes and Girls Aloud are teaming up to release a charity single in support of Comic Relief in the UK. The single, a cover of Aerosmith’s Walk This Way, will raise money for projects in the UK and Africa. The girls donated their time, and all profits are going to the charity. More →
Comic Relief Brings Laughter to New Orleans

Comic Relief Brings Laughter to New Orleans Nov 15, 2006

Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg and Robin Williams are back to host the 20th Anniversary of the US Comic Relief event this Saturday, November 19th. After an eight-year hiatus, the beloved event has returned to raise funds for New Orleans and the people still suffering from the effects of last year’s hurricane. Comedians such as Jon Stewart, Bill Maher, Ray Romano and Roseanne Barr have joined the cause. More →