Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Fountain Dyeing + Hero Parade
Join Braden's Hope, a Children's Mercy Community Partner, for a heartfelt kick-off event to mark the beginning of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. This special occasion aims to raise awareness within our community and support the brave children and their family’s battling cancer. We will shine a light on childhood cancer by dyeing the iconic JC Nichols Fountain gold with the help of some special hope heroes and other community members.
What to Expect: Parade of Heroes: Baron BMW, with the assistance of a KCMO police escort, will lead a parade featuring our heroes and their families into the event area. , Press Conference: A short press conference will be held to discuss the importance of childhood cancer awareness and the impact on affected families. , Dyeing the Fountain Gold: In a powerful and symbolic gesture, our heroes and their families will dye the fountain gold, representing hope and solidarity in the fight against childhood cancer. Come out and be a part of this inspiring event. Together, we can…
Type of Event: Philanthropic.
Friday, August 29, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Fountain at Mill Creek Park
Country Club Plaza
Kansas City, MO.
For more info visit bradenshope.org. Teocali
Every Monday all year long, Teocali is donating 10% of all food sales to Children's Mercy!
Type of Event: Philanthropic.
Monday, September 1, 2025, 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM.
Teocali
2512 Holmes Street
Kansas City, MO 64108.
For more info visit teocali.com. Dream Big Day
Start your fundraising dream team now and get ready to dream BIG on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, Mo.!
Enjoy a fun-filled morning packed with activities featuring an optional celebration walk through the park, an exciting pep rally, select rides, DJ dance party, Peanuts character visits and much more. And, if you raise $70 you can unlock two tickets to Worlds of Fun following the event!
Learn more and register today>>.
Type of Event: Philanthropic.
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Worlds of Fun, 4545 Worlds of Fun Ave, Kansas City, MO 64161.
For more info visit give.childrensmercykids.org. Childhood Cancer Awareness Day at Kauffman Stadium
It's Childhood Cancer Awareness Day at The K!
Join Braden's Hope for a fun day at The K to bring awareness to pediatric cancer research while we cheer on our boys in blue! A Children's Mercy community partner, Braden's Hope is going to turn The K GOLD, while spreading a lot of awareness and hope for children fighting cancer.
Join as our guest – Use the link below to purchase tickets through our exclusive link. Go Royals!
Type of Event: Philanthropic.
Sunday, September 7, 2025, 1:10 PM – 4:10 PM.
Kauffman Stadium
1 Royal Way
Kansas City, MO.
For more info visit www.gofevo.com. Big KC Open
Join us at the Big KC Open golf tournament hosted by the Children’s Mercy Cancer Center Auxiliary!
This four-person scramble supports life-changing programming and resources for kids and their families - programming that is not covered by insurance. The Big KC Open also contributes to groundbreaking research, fueling life-saving discoveries and answers for families in our region and beyond.
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Type of Event: Philanthropic. Department: Philanthropy. Registration Link: https://support.childrensmercy.org/event/2025-big-kc-open/e657682.
Monday, September 8, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Falcon Lakes Golf Course, 4605 Clubhouse Drive, Basehor, KS, 66007.
Liberty Fruit Company 24th Annual Golf Tournament
Join Liberty Fruit Company, Inc. for our Annual Golf Tournament Events on September 14 & 15, 2025! This event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with Liberty Fruit Co.'s network of partners while supporting Children’s Mercy Hospital and other local charities.
Sunday: Sponsorship level options to attend the Super Bowl Rematch: Philadelphia Eagles at Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. More details of a Sunday brunch at Hilton President Hotel, transportation to/from the Chiefs-Eagles game, and a Sunday night football watch party at Kansas City Power & Light District to come.
Monday: Golf Tournament at The National Golf Club of Kansas City
Register now at https://www.libertyfruitgolftournament.com/.
Type of Event: Philanthropic.
Sunday, September 14, 2025 – Monday, September 15, 2025.
The National Golf Club
Parkville, MO.
For more info visit www.libertyfruitgolftournament.com. Go Gold KC for Braden's Hope
As September comes to a close, Braden's Hope, a community partner of Children's Mercy, is ending Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with a moment that will light up the sky and our hearts. On the night of Sept. 30, Kansas City will shine gold in honor of the children who bravely fight cancer and those who now shine from above.
Thanks to the incredible support of our community and city partners, the Kansas City skyline will glow gold for one unforgettable night. This evening will be a luminous tribute to honor every family who has walked this journey and raise awareness for a disease that demands more attention, research, and hope.
This luminous tribute is more than just a beautiful skyline, it’s a community standing together for children fighting cancer.
Type of Event: Philanthropic.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
Downtown Kansas City.
For more info visit bradenshope.org. Fore the Kids Foundation Golf Tournament
Join us for the annual Fore the Kids Golf Tournament at Blue Hills Country Club and Country Club of Leawood. This popular event, which features a two-person golf scramble tournament followed by a party and live auction, raises crucial funds for mental health initiatives and programming at Children's Mercy.
Timeline: 9:00 AM Registration opens at Blue Hills Country Club and Driving Range and Tito’s Bloody Mary bar open , 10:00 AM Opening Ceremony , 10:30 AM Shotgun at Blue Hills , 10:45 PM Shotgun at Country Club of Leawood , 4:30 PM After Party and Awards at Blue Hills, Learn more and stay up to date on sponsorship opportunities at www.forethekidskc.org.
Type of Event: Philanthropic.
Monday, October 6, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Blue Hills Country Club and Country Club of Leawood.
For more info visit forethekidskc.org. Teocali
Every Monday all year long, Teocali is donating 10% of all food sales to Children's Mercy!
Type of Event: Philanthropic.
Monday, October 6, 2025, 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM.
Teocali
2512 Holmes Street
Kansas City, MO 64108.
For more info visit teocali.com. Teocali
Every Monday all year long, Teocali is donating 10% of all food sales to Children's Mercy!
Type of Event: Philanthropic.
Monday, November 3, 2025, 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM.
Teocali
2512 Holmes Street
Kansas City, MO 64108.
For more info visit teocali.com.