Meaning of Red-Nose Day | Babel Free

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Noun. [B2]

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“‘Red-Nose Day’ puts chuckle in charity”

“The inspiration for “The Great Logan Nose-On” is from the fun-raising efforts of Comic Relief, a coalition of comedians and aid groups in Britain. That group recently held its second annual “Red-Nose Day” in which 6 million noses were sold. Proceeds went to Third World projects and the “Save the Children Fund.””

“Of course, everyone has heard of Red-Nose Day, but the organisers of this campaign are hoping that, soon, Green Ribbon Day will become just as well-known for drivers in cars running lead-free or about to have their vehicles adjusted are being asked to flutter a green ribbon from their car windows.”

“So now August in Australia is Red-Nose month, with the campaign reaching a peak on Red-Nose Day, the 31st. The campaign raised $1.3 million nationally for SIDS in the first year, $3.1 million in the second and it is expected to bring in $5 million this year.”

“Labour’s candidate, City Coun David Robinson said: “Choosing such a candidate on Red-Nose Day must have left the Tories with red faces.””

“Red-Nose Day Fund Drive Set / “Red-Nose Day USA 1993” is a volunteer-driven community awareness and fund-raising campaign for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.”

“Friday is the third annual Red-Nose Day recognized by Jesse’s George Ray and Joy Hazel, who themselves lost their son, Jesse, to SIDS in 1991.”

“LEOS is offering a smashing start to 1995 with a super mountain bike competition and the chance to have some fun with Comic Relief. Red-Nose Day is coming soon but we cannot say when as that’s part of the fun.”

“RED-Nose Day is on March 17 but somebody’s stealing a march on the rest of us. Penny-pinching Mr Bean, who sometimes poses as actor and comedian Rowan Atkinson, is a good-natured chap at heart and wants to give the vital charity event as much publicity as possible.”

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