Have fun fundraising on Red Nose Day

RED Nose Day, on Friday, 9 August, aims to raise money to fund vital research that will help save the lives of babies and children, provide safe sleeping education and bereavement support services.

Since the event was started, in 1989 by families who wanted to get silly for a serious cause, the $17 million raised has funded ongoing research and education programs.

Keren Ludski, Red Nose CEO is encouraging Australians to get behind Red Nose Day this year.

“We want to unlock the reasons why babies continue to die, and keep our vital support services going so families can continue to access free 24/7 counselling and support for as long as they need it,” she said.

Red Nose suggests a variety of ways to get involved on its special day.

Members of the community could set up a stall to sell merchandise, host a morning tea, organise a kid’s concert or put on a Little Rocker Red Nose Disco at the local child care centre and playgroup.

By signing up for a disco, iHeartRadio will provide the music to organisations for a fundraising day of disco-dancing and fun-filled activities.

Families or individuals can create an online fundraising page which gives friends, work colleagues, fellow sports team members, in fact anyone, an easy way to support your event.

There is an array of Red Nose Day products available for purchase online or at Big W.

Buy enough of the iconic red noses for each member of the family to wear on the day and post a selfie or boomerang video because looking funny is a great way to raise much needed funding.

For further information go to rednoseday.org.au.