Have you ever heard of Red Nose Day? Well, Red Nose Day is the main way in which Comic Relief (a British Charity Organization) raises money. It is held in the spring every second year and is often treated as a semi-holiday, with, for example, schools having non-uniform days. The day culminates in a live telethon event on BBC One starting in the evening and going through into the early hours of the morning, but other money-raising events take place. As the name suggests, the day involves the wearing of plastic/foam red noses which are available, in exchange for a donation, from many shops.
The T-shirt you see above (modelled by Keira Knightley) is but one of many that were created for this year's Red Nose Day. As you can see, it features the Beatles and was designed by none other than Stella McCartney, the daughter of the famous mop top. As well as all the proceeds going to Comic Relief, the t-shirts have been wholly manufactured in Africa, with 100% Fairtrade certified, organic cotton from co-operatives in Senegal and Burkina Faso.
Whether it’s supporting orphans in Africa who’ve lost their parents to Aids or helping older people in the UK who are abused by someone they should trust – Comic Relief will use the money you raise to help people in desperate need.
So, go wild this next Friday, the 13th and make it a lucky day for anyone in need. For more info, go to their official site.
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