"Comic Relief Live, the annual benefit uniting comedy and music to fight childhood poverty, returns this Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. at Carnegie Hall. Hosted by John Oliver, the event honors Trevor Noah and Kristin Lemkau while featuring top performers for a night of comedy and purpose. Trevor Noah receives the Comic Relief's Icon Award for leveraging his extensive career and platform to support others."
"The Dec. 10 event marks the nonprofit's major year-end push amid rising child poverty. This will go to help organizations across the country who are working every day, helping children in this moment where they might not know where their next meal is coming from, Ganeless said. When safety nets are being cut, and resources that used to be there are no longer there."
Comic Relief Live returns Dec. 10 at Carnegie Hall, hosted by John Oliver, to raise funds for children facing poverty through comedy and music. Trevor Noah will receive the Icon Award and Kristin Lemkau will receive the Visionary Award for nonprofit work addressing poverty. Performers include Ilana Glazer, Mike Birbiglia, Michael Che, Lupita Nyong'o, and musical guest Gregory Porter, with surprise guests expected. Tickets range from individual seats to premium packages. Michele Ganeless highlighted a March Town Hall fundraiser that raised nearly half a million dollars for wildfire-affected youth. Proceeds will support organizations responding to rising child poverty; Comic Relief has helped over 50 million children and families with health and education services.
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