WACKY staff at a Rugby fulfilment centre had fun raising money for a serious cause.
The team from Amazon in Rugby took part in a week-long series of activities to raise awareness and funds for Comic Relief in the lead up to Red Nose Day 2023.
Events included an obstacle course for employees, who were also encouraged to snap photos of themselves wearing Red Noses in a virtual photobooth, with £1 donated to Comic Relief for every picture taken.
Amazon in Rugby also donated £500 to Comic Relief.
David Hall, Site Leader of Amazon in Rugby, said: “Delivering Red Noses is just one of the ways our team is supporting Comic Relief this year. We’ve had so much fun getting together and helping to support the remarkable work Comic Relief does through our fundraising efforts.
Madalina Talpau, an employee who took part in the activities, added: “I loved having a laugh with the team here in Rugby in the lead up to Red Nose Day. Whether it was through a virtual photobooth or obstacle course, we had a lot of fun together raising awareness and funds for the many causes the charity supports.”
Comic Relief was founded in 1985 by the scriptwriter Richard Curtis and comedian Sir Lenny Henry. The charity funds and partners with organisations who support people struggling with the cost-of-living crisis and tackle issues such as homelessness, mental health problems and food poverty in the UK and around the world.
Samir Patel, CEO of Comic Relief, said: “Ever since we first created the Red Nose in 1988, it has always been a way of showing people how even the smallest of things can make a huge difference. We know times are difficult right now, but millions of people across the UK and around the world need our support.
“We are hugely grateful to all Amazon colleagues and customers who are able to support this year’s Red Nose Day. Together we can be there for people going through the toughest times of their lives.”
