Nearly 500 Chuck E. Cheese Fun Center
Locations Across the U.S. to Feature Special Red Nose Day
Fundraising Activations, In-Store Events, and Exclusive
Entertainment Throughout May
NEW
YORK, May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Comic Relief
US, the nonprofit behind the iconic Red Nose Day campaign to help
end child poverty, is partnering with Chuck E. Cheese, the No. 1
global family entertainment fun center, for a nationwide in-store
fundraiser throughout May. Together, they're leveraging the power
of joy, fun, and entertainment to raise funds that help strengthen
communities and ensure children are safe, healthy, educated, and
empowered in the U.S. and around the world.
From now through May 31, Chuck E.
Cheese guests will be encouraged to donate by rounding up their
purchases to the next dollar at registers at fun centers
nationwide. On May 23, Red Nose Day,
20% of all sales made at all participating Chuck E. Cheese
locations will be donated to the cause when people mention "Red
Nose Day" at checkout. Fun centers will also infuse the joy and fun
of Red Nose Day on the Chuck E. Cheese interactive dance floor and
through Chuck E. Cheese original character content on its in-store
CEC Media Network, a closed-circuit TV network with over 5,000
screens at U.S. locations, and on digital channels and promotional
signage. Families can also enjoy exclusive Red Nose Day
entertainment activations in store, and on the official Chuck E.
Cheese YouTube channel all month long.
"Red Nose Day has always celebrated the monumental good we can
achieve when we come together to uplift communities, and make a
positive impact in the lives of children and families facing
poverty," said Alison Moore, CEO of
Comic Relief US. "That's why I'm so thrilled to partner with
our friends at Chuck E. Cheese. This partnership leverages our
shared mission of using the power of fun and entertainment to
create social change and build a brighter future for children, one
with less childhood poverty and more childhood."
"As a brand dedicated to creating unforgettable memories for
kids and families every day at our fun centers across the world,
it's an honor to stand in support of Comic Relief US and Red Nose
Day," said Chuck E. Cheese President
and CEO, David McKillips. "This
partnership gives us the opportunity to serve hope to children and
families in need beyond our four walls."
Celebrating a decade of life-changing impact, the Red Nose Day
campaign has raised more than $370
million to date, positively impacting more than 35 million
children and young people in the U.S. and around the world. The
funds directly support transformative social impact programs that
ensure children and families in some of the most under-resourced
communities have access to comprehensive health services,
nutritious food, quality education, and safe spaces to live, learn,
work, and play.
About Comic Relief US
Comic Relief US is a nonprofit
committed to breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty. It
harnesses the power of entertainment to drive positive social
change. To date, the nonprofit has raised over $436 million by mobilizing donors of all ages to
engage with causes through powerful content-driven campaigns and
new digital platforms. Since 2015, Red Nose Day, Comic Relief US'
signature campaign to end poverty, has raised over $370 million and positively impacted more than 35
million children and young people in the US and around the world.
Donations are invested in grantee partners and social impact
programs that ensure children are safe, healthy, educated, and
empowered and that address the root causes of poverty in the most
impacted communities. Comic Relief US, also known as Comic Relief
US, Inc., is a registered U.S. 501(c)(3) public charity. For more
information about Comic Relief US and its impact, visit
https://www.comicrelief.org. Follow @ComicReliefUS on
LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.
About Chuck E. Cheese
Chuck E. Cheese is the place
where half a million happy birthdays are celebrated every year,
with a mission to create positive, lifelong memories for families
through fun, food and play. As the place Where A Kid Can Be A Kid®,
Chuck E. Cheese continues to set the standard for family
entertainment through its interactive experiences, exciting arcade
games and beloved Chuck E. Cheese character. Committed to providing
a fun, safe and inclusive environment, Chuck E. Cheese helps
protect families through industry-leading programs such as Kid
Check®. As a strong advocate for its local communities, Chuck E.
Cheese has donated more than $21
million to schools and nonprofits through its fundraising
programs. The Company and its franchisees operate a system of
nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese fun centers in 45 states and 17 foreign
countries and territories. For more information, visit
chuckecheese.com.
Media Contacts
For Red Nose Day/Comic Relief US
Jill Carmen,
jillcarmenpr@gmail.com
Keita Jones,
k.jones@comicrelief.org
Tiffanie Thomas,
tiffanie.thomas@porternovelli.com
For Chuck E. Cheese
Alejandra
Brady, alejandra.brady@cecentertainment.com
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