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Big Slick Celebrity Weekend

Children’s Mercy Hospital’s fifth annual Big Slick Celebrity Weekend was held June 19th and 20th. Hosts Paul Rudd, Rob Riggle, Jason Sudeikis, Eric Stonestreet, and David Koechner were joined by their celebrity friends for three special events, including a Celebrity Softball Game at Kauffman Stadium, the Big Slick Celebrity Bowl at Pinstripes and the Big Slick Party and Auction at The Midland Theatre. Kansas City’s favorite funny men also visited patients at Children’s Mercy. Proceeds support the Children’s Mercy Cancer Center.

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Melissa Wood and Margie Brown flanked James Van Der Beek at the Celebrity Softball Game at Kauffman Stadium.
Big Slick Celebrity Weekend Benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Host Paul Rudd and Children’s Mercy cancer survivor Charlie Walsh posed together at the Big Slick Celebrity Bowl.
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Host Rob Riggle congratulated auction winner Jed Canty during the Big Slick Party and Auction.
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Host David Koechner, Justin Poquette, Ryanne Burke-Poquette, Host Eric Stonestreet, Lorie Nigro, Suzie Walti, Host Paul Rudd, Cathy Nigro, Jordan Whitmer, Host Rob Riggle, Chris Nigro, and Host Jason Sudeikis

Also featured in the August 8, 2015 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Julie Green, Kyle Rivas and CMH

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