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charity2 years ago

Big Slick Celebrity Weekend shatters fundraising records with $3.5M raised.

Big Slick, a celebrity charity weekend and benefit, raised over $3.5 million for pediatric cancer research in 2023, setting a new fundraising record. The event, hosted by KC celebs Paul Rudd, David Koechner, Jason Sudeikis, Rob Riggle, Heidi Gardner, and other celebrity guests, has now raised over $21 million since it was first started in 2010. The money raised goes directly to Children's Mercy. The event included a celebrity softball game, an online auction, and a Saturday night show and auction at the T-Mobile Center. The celebrity hosts also visited the kids at the Kansas City hospital.

philanthropy2 years ago

Big Slick Weekend Raises Record-Breaking $3.5M for Children's Mercy

The 14th annual Big Slick event in Kansas City raised a record-breaking $3.5 million for pediatric cancer research at Children's Mercy Hospital. The event, which started as a celebrity poker tournament and party in 2010, featured a celebrity softball game and a party and show at T-Mobile Center. Local celebrities, including Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, participated in the festivities.

sports2 years ago

Patrick Mahomes Dominates Celebrity Softball Game with Impressive Throws and Home Runs

During the Big Slick celebrity softball game, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes made an impressive no-look, behind-the-back pass from shortstop to first base to get Big Slick host Eric Stonestreet out. Mahomes is participating in the charity event with teammates Travis Kelce and Creed Humphrey, plus former Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt, and dozens of other celebrities to raise money for Children's Mercy Hospital and pediatric cancer research.

entertainment2 years ago

Kansas City Chiefs players added to Big Slick lineup.

Three current Kansas City Chiefs players, including quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce, will be joining the celebrity-filled lineup for this year's Big Slick event. The event, which includes a celebrity all-star softball game and a big party, is set for June 2-3, 2023, and raises money for Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.

entertainment2 years ago

Big Slick Celebrity Weekend adds more star power with new celebrity attendees.

The Big Slick charity event in Kansas City has announced four new celebrity attendees, including two natives of the area. Anthony Hill, Katherine McNamara, Rashida Olayiwola, and Johnathan Fernandez will join other celebrities to raise money for Children's Mercy hospital. The event will take place on June 2-3, 2023, and an online auction featuring items such as lunch with Katherine McNamara will be available to support the cause.

entertainment2 years ago

Big Slick Celebrity Weekend adds more star power with Kansas City natives and 'Stranger Things' actor.

Big Slick, a charity event in Kansas City, has announced more celebrity guests for its fundraising weekend, including Al Roker, Punkie Johnson, Taylor Williamson, and Finn Wolfhard. The event, which runs from June 2-3, has raised over $17 million for Children's Mercy since its inception in 2010. Other celebrities who will attend include Darius Rucker, Aisling Bea, and Kevin Pollak.

entertainment2 years ago

Big Slick KC Reveals Star-Studded Lineup for 2023 Charity Weekend.

Big Slick 2023, a charity event hosted by Kansas City celebrities to raise funds for Children's Mercy Hospital, has announced its first round of celebrity guests, including Aisling Bea, Sean Evans, Tim Heidecker, Kevin Rahm, and Darius Rucker. The event will take place on June 2-3 and feature entertainment and a signature softball game. More celebrity guests will be announced in the coming days.