Flying Start is a global charity partnership between British Airways and Comic Relief. Their motto is “Changing Lives: One Child At a Time” and the charity aims to transform the lives of disadvantaged and vulnerable children in the UK and around the world. The partnership combines Comic Relief UK’s unique understanding and expertise in tackling the causes of world poverty with British Airways’ longstanding commitment to community investment in the countries in which it operates. To learn more about the work that Comic Relief does in countries such as Uganda, India, South Africa and El Salvador, you can visit the How We Help page on the Comic Relief website.
As you probably know, Red Nose Day is on the 18th March this year and grand plans are underway to kick off the activities that week. On Saturday 12th March, British Airways and Comic Relief will be giving a Flying Start to children all around the world with laughs at 35,000 feet. Together with comedians Dara O'Briain, Jack Whitehall and Jon Richardson, Flying Start is going to attempt to set the Guinness World Record for the 'Highest Stand-Up Comedy Gig in the World'. Long time followers of this blog will know that we love stand-up comedy and have seen some quality gigs since moving to London. Still, I don’t think anything could beat a gig at 35,000 feet above sea level, especially as it is for such a fantastic cause and with such talented comedians, no less!
The good news is that you could win one of 75 pairs of tickets to fly over the UK and enjoy two-and-a-half hours of stand-up comedy for charity. Champagne and refreshments will be served and it looks to be an incredible evening. To be in with a chance to win this prize, simply text 'Fly1' to 70300 or visit the British Airways Facebook page to enter the competition. Full terms and conditions are available from the Facebook page. (Texts carry a £3 donation).
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