John Oliver to Host Comic Relief Benefit Honoring Trevor Noah and Kristin Lemkau

“I’m deeply honored to be recognized by Comic Relief, an organization that uses the power of laughter to effect positive change in the world and to help build a more hopeful future for kids. The work that my foundation and I strive to do taps into that same belief system.”

“I’m humbled and deeply grateful to receive the Visionary Award from Comic Relief. I’ve worked most of my adult life to support organizations that help children break the cycle of poverty. No child chooses to be born into systemic poverty, and every child deserves the help to break through the enormous headwinds it creates for them. The work Comic Relief does is absolutely staggering, to unify an entire industry to donate their time, talent, and dollars to help more than 35 million kids ‘build the impossible.’”

“We are incredibly proud to honor Trevor Noah and Kristin Lemkau, two extraordinary leaders whose dedication to helping children and families truly embodies the spirit of Comic Relief. Comic Relief Live is also an ideal moment to celebrate our remarkable grantee partners who are on the front lines every day, making a tangible difference in people’s lives.”