Red Nose Day

I first saw it on the telly. People with red spongy clown noses on talking most seriously about... well, whatever it was people talk about while wearing read spongy clown noses.

Then I saw it on a Kleenex box. Then Paul and Mish were talking about it.

RED NOSE DAY!

"What in blue blazes is Red Nose Day?" I asked.

Evidently, some years ago, a few British comedians put together a fund raiser to raise money to help people in Africa. Now it's a huge national event, almost a holiday, with everyone from grannies to school children doing everything from Cake Sales (like a bake sale) to running around town dressed as a giant penguin to raise money. I believe 60% goes to various charitable causes in Africa, with the other 40% staying home to help people in Britain.

The really cool part of the whole thing is that it's SO much FUN! Because it's COMEDIANS who started it. So, it's all about being silly, having fun, getting a laugh, while raising loads of money for charity.

So, this Friday (16 March), wherever you may be, why don't you don a red spongy clown nose and do something charitable in your community.

Happy RED NOSE DAY!

www.rednoseday.com