The celebrity-backed Big Slick charity, which aims to raise money for pediatric cancer research at Children’s Mercy Hospital, was in full effect June 2 and 3, with a bevy of famous comedians, musicians, actors and promo pros descending upon Kansas City to help with the cause. And, of course, there were plenty of promo products to help with the fundraising.

Check out photos from the Big Slick weekend, which raised a record $3.5 million, $181,000 of which came directly from the purchase of branded merchandise. 

Photos by David Shultz, commonsku, unless otherwise noted. 

(From left) Promo pros Ashley Colautti, Spector & Co. (asi/88660); Janet Newton, Thumbprint (asi/293564); and Mandi Rudd, Brand Energy Marketing (asi/145223), don their Big Slick gear. Mandi, who is the sister of actor Paul Rudd, volunteers her time to the cause throughout the entire weekend.  

(From left) Actors Bobby Cannavale, Dylan Baker and Joe Lo Truglio, and musician “Weird Al" Yankovic, smile for the camera during the celebrity softball game.

Big Slick branded passes and lanyards, from SnugZ USA (asi/88060).

Big Slick water bottles and slippers.

Big Slick lip balm was a big hit.

(From left) Actors Paul Rudd and Heidi Gardner wear their Big Slick T-shirts.

Hanging out in front of the T-Mobile Center in anticipation of the Big Slick Show.

Big Slick hats.

Getting ready to run the 50th anniversary Hospital Hill Run.

Brittany David, of SnugZ USA (asi/88060), shows off her Big Slick tee. Photo: Brittany David

Actors, like Paul Rudd (second from right), visit patients at Children’s Mercy Hospital.

Actor Jason Sudeikis (left) and NFL Super Bowl MVP, Patrick Mahomes (right), of the Kansas City Chiefs, show off their Big Slick hats at the annual celebrity softball game.

Actor Jason Sudeikis (right) visits a patient at Children’s Mercy Hospital.

Having a little pre-show fun at the Big Slick party. Photo: Johanna Gottlieb

(From left) David Shultz and Mark Graham, commonsku, are excited for the weekend.

Bill Petrie, brandivate, shows off his Big Slick hat. Photo: Bill Petrie

The promo gang hanging out at the celebrity softball game at Kauffman Stadium, the home of the Kansas City Royals. Photo: Johanna Gottlieb

Big Slick socks.

(From left) Ashley Colautti, Spector & Co.; Mandi Rudd, Brand Energy Marketing; Janet Newton, Thumbprint; and Johanna Gottlieb, HALO (asi/356000), enjoy some drinks. Photo: Johanna Gottlieb

All the promo pros who came out to support Big Slick 2023.