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Have fun and make a difference


Be a part of transforming the lives of kids in need by attending a special event right in your community. These fun events support the life-changing work being done at Children’s Mercy every day.

From the celebrity-packed Big Slick weekend extravaganza to local fundraisers hosted by businesses you already know and love, there are many meaningful ways for you to support Children’s Mercy.

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Events benefitting Children’s Mercy

Join us at an event benefitting Children’s Mercy near you! From bake sales to virtual bingo nights to golf tournaments and more, there are many opportunities throughout the year to help kids at Children’s Mercy in your own community.

Join your community at a signature event

Lillian, age 6. She is smiling outside while holding a ribbon that reads: I dream big to play!

Dream Big Day

Children’s Mercy Dream Big Day is a family-friendly celebration to rally our community around Children’s Mercy and raise funds to provide answers, hope and care to patients and their families! With your support, any dream — big or small — can become a reality.

Four people in eveningwear are smiling at the camera. Two have on fun, neon-colored eyeglasses. WOrds read: Dream Big Day 2024.

Annual Red Hot Night Gala

Enjoy gourmet food, top-notch live entertainment and an exciting charity auction with thousands of your neighbors and friends!

Photo of Big Slick hosts, celebrities, patient ambassadors, and Kansas City Royals mascot, Sluggger. All are wearing Royals caps and shirts while on smiling on the baseball field at Kauffman Stadium. Words read: Big Slick 2025.

Big Slick

Children's Mercy champions and Kansas City’s favorite stars — Rob Riggle, Paul Rudd, Jason Sudeikis, David Koechner and Eric Stonestreet — are helping raise funds that will pioneer new treatments and cures with the goal of eradicating childhood cancer and giving all kids a chance at a healthier future.

Team Children's Mercy

Race towards hope and healing with Team Children’s Mercy. Team CM brings together those who love to run, bike and more to fuel ground-breaking research and world-class pediatric care across the region.