Big Slick 2025: Short but Sweet, Fundraiser Breaks Records

Kansas City's Big Slick 2025: A Record-Breaking Night of Laughter and Giving Kansas City, MO – The 16th annual Big Slick, a celebrity-led fundraiser benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital, concluded its 2025 edition on May 31st at the T-Mobile Center. This year's event, significantly shorter than previous years, still managed to break fundraising records. The event's hosts, Paul Rudd and Heidi Gardner, kept the energy high, despite the time constraints. "No winging it for the first time ever in Big Slick history," Rudd joked, referencing the event's shortened schedule. The shorter format, however, didn't diminish the excitement. The two-and-a-half-hour show featured performances and appearances by a star-studded lineup including the Kelce brothers, Patrick Mahomes, and Jason Sudeikis. The energy of the crowd was palpable, as seen in the video footage. One attendee commented, "It was amazing! Even though it was shorter, the energy was incredible. It was great to see so many celebrities come together for such a worthy cause." The event concluded with the announcement that over $4.5 million had been raised for Children's Mercy. This makes it the most successful Big Slick event to date, proving that brevity can sometimes be the key to success. The event's success underscores the generosity of its participants and the community's commitment to supporting Children's Mercy Hospital.