Sargam Benefiting Children's Mercy
Join us for “SARGAM” by KAKC, a complete entertainment program that brings the magic of music and comedy to Kansas City while benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital! This extraordinary evening features the legendary MG Sreekumar, the electrifying Stephen Devassy and the ever-entertaining Ramesh Pisharody!
Purchase your tickets here.
Type of Event: Philanthropic. Department: Philanthropy.
Friday, May 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Kansas City Scottish Rite.
For more info visit kakc.org. Brandon Russell's Flash Dash
Head BACK to the flat, fast, streets of North Kansas City on May 17, 2025 for Brandon Russell's Flash Dash benefiting the Brandon Russell Memorial Foundation and Children's Mercy Hospital! Join us for the annual 5k run/walk or a 1 mile walk. For the younger dashers enjoy the popular Kid's Dash!
All racers will receive a race t-shirt and medal!
You must register by Sunday, May 4th to guarantee a shirt and your preferred shirt size. We will have additional shirts available for those that register after May 4th but we cannot guarantee availability, size, or cut.
Race Day Schedule
7:00 - 8:30 Packet Pickup
8:50 Runners & Walkers to the Start
9:00 5k Start
9:05 Walk Start
9:50 Kids to the Start for Kid's Dash
10:00 Kids Dash Start
Flash Dash 5k will be chip-timed by KC Running Company (1 mile and Kids Dash are not timed events).
Type of Event: Philanthropic.
Saturday, May 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Strokes for Pediatric Strokes
Join us for Strokes for Pediatric Strokes charity golf tournament on Monday, May 19th. This 4-person scramble supports the Pediatric Stroke Fund at Children's Mercy Hospital.
To view sponsorship levels or register, click here. If you have questions related to sponsorships, contact
Brent at sierksd15@thepeanutkansas.com
Friday, May 16, 2025
- Silent Auction Opens
Monday, May 19, 2025
-12pm - Shotgun Start at Country Club of Leawood
-5pm - After party at the Peanut on Stateline
(12921 State Line Rd, Kansas City, MO 64145).
Type of Event: Philanthropic.
Monday, May 19, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Country Club of Leawood, 12700 Overbrook Rd, Leawood, KS 66209.
Big Slick Celebrity Weekend
Save the date for Big Slick '25!
Rob Riggle, Paul Rudd, Jason Sudeikis, David Koechner, Eric Stonestreet and Heidi Gardner are thrilled to announce that the 2025 Big Slick Celebrity Weekend benefiting pediatric cancer research at Children's Mercy Hospital will return May 30-31, 2025.
Since the event's inception in 2010 Big Slick has raised more than $25 million for Children's Mercy Hospital and they will be looking forward to growing that number once again in 2025!
Big Slick will once again feature a celebrity softball game at Kauffman Stadium on Friday, May 30, prior to the Kansas City Royals taking on the Detroit Tigers, as well as a return to the T-Mobile Center on Saturday, May 31 for the weekend’s marquee party and variety show.
Additional details – including ticket prices and celebrity guests / performers – will be unveiled when tickets go on sale in the spring so stay tuned for more details.
To learn more about Big Slick Celebrity Weekend and purchase tickets when available, visit bigslickkc.org.
Friday, May 30, 2025 – Saturday, May 31, 2025.
Kauffman Stadium + T-Mobile Center
Kansas City, Mo.
For more info visit bigslickkc.org. Hospital Hill Run
The 52nd annual Hospital Hill Run, half marathon, 10K and 5K, is on Saturday, May 31!
Take part in “The Kansas City Running Tradition,” participate in our featured Half Marathon, 10K or 5K. Join the thousands of runners from across the country and the world who have Conquered the Hill!
Mark your calendar for the 52nd annual Hospital Hill Run, the oldest road race in Kansas City and one of the oldest half marathons in the country. Experience the "Thrill of the Hill."
Registration is currently open for the Hospital Hill Run - register here today!
RUN FOR CHILDREN’S MERCY HOSPITAL!
Giving back to the Kansas City medical community is the root of who we are at the Hospital Hill Run. By taking part in the Hospital Hill Run, a portion of your entry, along with 100 percent of your fundraising efforts, go to the I Love Children’s Mercy Fund.
Make your miles count in 2025 by becoming an individual or team fundraiser>>.
Type of Event: Philanthropic.
Saturday, May 31, 2025, 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit www.sportkc.org.