On Friday and Saturday (June 17 and 18) David Cook and Chris Daughtry headed to Kansas City, Missouri to take part in the “Big Slick” to benefit Children’s Mercy hospital. Eric Stonestreet, Paul Rudd, Jason Sudeikis, David Koechner and Rob Riggle hosted the event, which raised over $1.3 million dollars.
The American Idol 7 winner and season 5 alum, respectively, joined other celebrities and sports figures for a weekend full of fun charity events. For David, it was a trip back to his hometown to lend a hand to a worthy cause.
On Friday celebrities visited kids at Mercy Hospital and took part in a softball game at Kauffman Stadium. Saturday featured a bowling tournament followed by the Victory Party & Auction which took place at the Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland. Chris donated a sweet auction item–the opportunity to fly with him in a private jet to his next gig. David performed for the crowed at the gala.
Other celebrities set to participate included: James Marsden, Olivia Wilde, Bret Saberhagen, Judy Greer, Kevin Rahm, Kevin Pollak, James Van Der Beek, Aisha Tyler, George Wendt, John Hodgman, Robert Smigel, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Josh Hopkins, Neil Flynn, Will Forte, David Cook, Adam Scott, Martin Starr, Haley Joel Osment, Tom Arnold and Hilarie Burton.
Check out a few photos from social media:
Thank you @ChildrensMercy for allowing us to spend some time. With Tom Arnold and David Cook. pic.twitter.com/XBxld88huw
— Bret Saberhagen (@BretSabes) June 18, 2016
New pals Aimee and @thedavidcook AND unicorn face painting?? This pic couldn’t get any more awesome! #BigSlickKC pic.twitter.com/8PeQfXH0LT
— Children’s Mercy (@ChildrensMercy) June 18, 2016
A photo posted by Melodic Caring Project (@melodiccaring) on
Big cheers for American Idol alum and Blue Springs native David Cook #BigSlickKC pic.twitter.com/lMGLEusB9t
— Jennifer Aldrich (@jenni_aldrich) June 18, 2016
Even in the Wookie mask @thedavidcook hits an in the park home run. Those batting cages paid off David! #BigSlickKC pic.twitter.com/tdbx4OX5dY
— Big Slick KC (@BigSlickKC) June 17, 2016
A photo posted by David Cook (@davidcookofficial) on
Wow – @thedavidcook gets the crowd singing along with a killer cover of Purple Rain. #BigSlickKC pic.twitter.com/XHBMKPbsBc
— Big Slick KC (@BigSlickKC) June 19, 2016
Special #BigSlickKC moment: Homegrown @AmericanIdol @thedavidcook with acoustic version of Purple Rain. Wow. Wow!! pic.twitter.com/x4NNdaKOKU
— Children’s Mercy (@ChildrensMercy) June 19, 2016
A photo posted by Chris Daughtry (@chrisdaughtry) on
Nothing says rock star swagger like a middle finger photo bomb. @CHRIS_Daughtry Thanks for the memories.#BigSlickKC pic.twitter.com/KkFEsEb3K3
— Shannon Dodd (@scdodd) June 19, 2016
We issued a #micdrop 7 hours ago..but the sun is rising so @CHRIS_Daughtry and #PaulRudd say…#micdrop #BigSlickKC pic.twitter.com/wU5VnZc7iH
— Big Slick KC (@BigSlickKC) June 19, 2016
