Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Hollywood stars made Big Slick a $4.5M success: here’s what you missed

When you mix Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Paul Rudd, Jason Sudeikis, and a bunch of Hollywood stars into one Kansas City weekend, you know it’s going to be epic. But this year’s Big Slick charity event didn’t just deliver on the fun, it shattered fundraising records, pulling in a whopping $4.5 million for Children’s Mercy Hospital.

Yep, you read that right! And it pushed the event’s lifetime total to almost $30 million. Who says sports and celebrity can’t change lives?

Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce lead a star-studded, Kansas City-powered Big Slick weekend

Kansas City showed up big time this weekend as hometown heroes Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce teamed up with a Hollywood crew that included Paul Rudd, Jason Sudeikis, Rob Riggle, David Koechner, and Eric Stonestreet for the annual Big Slick Celebrity Weekend. This event has become a beloved KC tradition, blending comedy, sports, and major heart, all to raise money for pediatric cancer research and care at Children’s Mercy Hospital.The numbers? Last year’s record of $3.9 million? Obliterated. This year, they hauled in $4.5 million, thanks to auctions, donations, and some hilarious celebrity antics. And the best part? Every dollar is going toward helping kids and families right in the Kansas City community.

From comedy shows to celebrity softball, the Big Slick event delivered unforgettable moments

If you weren’t lucky enough to score a ticket, here’s what you missed: a star-packed comedy show, a wild celebrity softball game at Kauffman Stadium, and tons of memorable moments.

Whether it was Kelce cracking jokes, Mahomes hyping up the crowd, or Paul Rudd auctioning off a dinner date (seriously!), the weekend was full of big laughs and even bigger generosity.

Fans also flooded social media with love for the event, sharing clips, photos, and shoutouts to the celebrities for showing up for KC. It’s not every day you see Super Bowl champs and Marvel stars goofing off together for a cause.

Beyond the glitz and glam, the Big Slick event is all about the kids.

Children’s Mercy Hospital is one of the top pediatric hospitals in the country, known for its cutting-edge cancer research and compassionate care. The millions raised will help fund life-saving treatments, innovative research, and family support services making sure no child in Kansas City fights alone.As the Big Slick weekend wraps up, one thing’s clear: Kansas City knows how to show up, show out, and give back. With nearly $30 million raised since the event’s start, the combination of sports stars, Hollywood charm, and community spirit is proving to be unstoppable.Also read - leaving one cheater for another cardi-bs steamy yacht post with stefon diggs has fans divided over her split from ex husband offset