Community Impact
CareSource announced as official sponsor of The Big Slick supporting Children’s Mercy Hospital
June 25th, 2024 | 2 min read
CareSource and Children’s Mercy are committed to transformative health care and the well-being of children and their families. (Photo: CareSource)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (CARESOURCE) — CareSource, a nationally recognized managed care nonprofit was proud to announce its sponsorship of The Big Slick charity event in support of Children's Mercy Hospital.
Founded in 2010 by Kansas City natives Rob Riggle, Paul Rudd and Jason Sudeikis, The Big Slick is now a Kansas City tradition. Every dollar raised goes directly to Children’s Mercy to fight pediatric cancer. The Big Slick has raised more than $21 million for the hospital through sponsorships, live auctions and branded merchandise, while bolstering Children’s Mercy's reputation and helping the hospital recruit top-tier medical and research professionals from around the globe.
CareSource and Children’s Mercy are committed to transformative health care and the well-being of children and their families. Both organizations are driven by a passion for improving patient outcomes and advancing medical research. CareSource’s sponsorship in 2024 exemplifies the organization's dedication to transformative health care partnerships.
"We are proud to support The Big Slick and Children’s Mercy in their shared mission to transform the health and well-being of children with unwavering compassion for those most vulnerable," said Taira Kelley, senior vice president of growth at CareSource. "Together, we can make a profound impact on the lives of children and their families."