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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\u2019s Mercy Hospital.<\/p>\n


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Big Slick returned to Kansas City for 2026, but it looked a bit different. The baseball game that\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

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Homegrown stars Rob Riggle, Jason Sudeikis, Paul Rudd, Eric Stonestreet, David Koechner and Heidi Gardner lead the event, which this year raised more than $4.2 million for Children\u2019s Mercy<\/a>, just short of its $4.5 record in 2026.<\/p>\n

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They were joined by a range of other actors, comedians, musicians and more for the variety show and auction on Saturday.<\/p>\n

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There to capture the action and fun was The Star\u2019s Dominick Williams.<\/p>\n

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Rob Riggle, David Koechner, and Eric Stonestreet at the Big Slick fundraiser on Saturday, May 30, at T-Mobile Center. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com<\/span> <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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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\u2019s Mercy Hospital. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com<\/span> <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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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 dowilliams@kcstar.com<\/span> <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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Comedian Richard Kind sings as part of the group \u201cThe Big Slick Boys\u201d 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\u2019s Mercy Hospital. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com<\/span> <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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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\u2019s Mercy Hospital. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com<\/span> <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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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\u2019s Mercy Hospital. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com<\/span> <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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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\u2019s Mercy Hospital. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com<\/span> <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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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\u2019s Mercy Hospital. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com<\/span> <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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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\u2019s Mercy Hospital. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com<\/span> <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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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\u2019s Mercy Hospital. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com<\/span> <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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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\u2019s Mercy Hospital. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com<\/span> <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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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\u2019s Mercy Hospital. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com<\/span> <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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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\u2019s Mercy Hospital. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com<\/span> <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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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\u2019s Mercy Hospital. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com<\/span> <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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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.<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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