Actor Paul Rudd helps introduce actress and comedian Heidi Gardner at the Big Slick fundraiser on Saturday, May 30, at T-Mobile Center. The annual fundraiser put on by famous Kansas City celebrities raises money for Children’s Mercy Hospital.
Big Slick returned to Kansas City for 2026, but it looked a bit different. The baseball game that’s been a part of the celebrity fundraiser for years was put on hold, but the big night of performances, bidding and comedy at T-Mobile Center.
They were joined by a range of other actors, comedians, musicians and more for the variety show and auction on Saturday.
There to capture the action and fun was The Star’s Dominick Williams.
Rob Riggle, David Koechner, and Eric Stonestreet at the Big Slick fundraiser on Saturday, May 30, at T-Mobile Center. Dominick Williams [email protected]
TV personality Al Roker arrives at the Big Slick fundraiser on Saturday, May 30, at T-Mobile Center. The annual fundraiser put on by famous Kansas City celebrities raises money for Children’s Mercy Hospital. Dominick Williams [email protected]
JahVelle Rhone, Layla Rhone, and Logan Rhone take a photo with the hosts of the Big Slick at the Big Slick fundraiser on Saturday, May 30, at T-Mobile Center. Layla Rhone, 10, is a cancer survivor. Dominick Williams [email protected]
Comedian Richard Kind sings as part of the group “The Big Slick Boys” at the Big Slick fundraiser on Saturday, May 30, at T-Mobile Center. The annual fundraiser put on by famous Kansas City celebrities raises money for Children’s Mercy Hospital. Dominick Williams [email protected]
Actor Jason Sudeikis speaks to the crowd at the Big Slick fundraiser on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at T-Mobile Center. The annual fundraiser put on by famous Kansas City celebrities raises money for Children’s Mercy Hospital. Dominick Williams [email protected]
Actors take part in a magic trick at the Big Slick fundraiser on Saturday, May 30, at T-Mobile Center. The annual fundraiser put on by famous Kansas City celebrities raises money for Children’s Mercy Hospital. Dominick Williams [email protected]
Musician Stephen Wilson Jr. waves to the crowd at the Big Slick fundraiser on Saturday, May 30, at T-Mobile Center. The annual fundraiser put on by famous Kansas City celebrities raises money for Children’s Mercy Hospital. Dominick Williams [email protected]
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes prepares to give away a signed football at the Big Slick fundraiser on Saturday, May 30, at T-Mobile Center. The annual fundraiser put on by famous Kansas City celebrities raises money for Children’s Mercy Hospital. Dominick Williams [email protected]
Paul Rudd, Jason Sudeikis, Heidi Gardner, and actor Kevin Pollack laugh on stage at the Big Slick fundraiser on Saturday, May 30, at T-Mobile Center. The annual fundraiser put on by famous Kansas City celebrities raises money for Children’s Mercy Hospital. Dominick Williams [email protected]
Comedian Seth Herzog dances on a car at the Big Slick fundraiser on Saturday, May 30, at T-Mobile Center. The annual fundraiser put on by famous Kansas City celebrities raises money for Children’s Mercy Hospital. Dominick Williams [email protected]
Chiefs Patrick Mahomes raises his hands after donating a signed football at the Big Slick fundraiser on Saturday, May 30, at T-Mobile Center. The annual fundraiser put on by famous Kansas City celebrities raises money for Children’s Mercy Hospital. Dominick Williams [email protected]
Steel Panther performs at the Big Slick fundraiser on Saturday, May 30, at T-Mobile Center. The annual fundraiser put on by famous Kansas City celebrities raises money for Children’s Mercy Hospital. Dominick Williams [email protected]
The Big Slick hosts and Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes at the Big Slick fundraiser on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at T-Mobile Center. The annual fundraiser put on by famous Kansas City celebrities raises money for Children’s Mercy Hospital. Dominick Williams [email protected]
Confetti flies through the air as the final total amount raised during the Big Slick fundraiser is announced on Saturday, May 30, at T-Mobile Center. The annual fundraiser put on by famous Kansas City celebrities raises money for Children’s Mercy Hospital. Dominick Williams [email protected]
Dominick Williams serves as a visual journalist for the Kansas City Star. His journalistic endeavors cover a diverse array of topics, notably sports, breaking news, human interest narratives, and culinary features.
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