Today is Red Nose Day (And You Can Make a Difference)

Red Nose Day started in England before crossing the pond to the U.S. -- and now, one day every year through the power of entertainment; awareness and money are raised to help kids who need us most in the U.S. and around the world. Have fun, raise money, and change lives.

Don’t miss tonight’s Red Nose Day special from 8-10 pm on NBC, bringing together the biggest stars for a night of fun and laughs.

Red Nose Day is an event run by Comic Relief, a charitable organization that makes grants to charity partners in line with its vision of a just world free from poverty.

We're on a mission to help kids who need us most. Red Nose Day has raised over $1 billion globally in the last 25 years. Half of the money distributed by Red Nose Day 2016 will be spent right here in the U.S. The other half will be spent in some of the poorest communities in Latin America, Asia, and Africa. All money raised supports projects that ensure kids are safe, healthy, and educated.

In 2015 Red Nose Day raised $23 million changing the lives of children all over the USA and around the world -- and last year benefited children in all 50 states and 15 countries internationally through programs to keep children and young people safe, healthy and educated.