By Elise Reuter

Every year, a host of celebrities travels to Kansas City for rounds of Connect Four, Uno and magic tricks with young patients at Children's Mercy. Star-studded shenanigans aside, the annual fundraiser has provided the seed funding for several pediatric oncology programs that otherwise might not exist.

The Big Slick Celebrity Weekend, which started as a poker tournament with hometown stars Rob Riggle, Paul Rudd and Jason Sudeikis turned into a citywide affair that has raised $6 million in the past decade. Last year, the event raised a record $1.75 million.