Friend Encounters is a weekly series featuring friends meeting celebrities.
I don't think I have featured my friend Troy here yet. If I have, it's been a while. Either way, it is long overdue.
Troy co-hosts The Geary Stein & Stevens Show among other entertainment endeavors. It's a fun sports and entertainment podcast, but you can get more info on it at The Geary Stein and Stevens Facebook page.
Today it's about his connection to Big Slick. With a goal of raising funds for Children's Mercy, Rob Riggle, Jason Sudeikis and Paul Rudd started the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend in 2010. Over the years, a celebrity softball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri was added. All told, Big Slick has raised more than $21 million.
Troy participated in the weekend this year. Donning a Kansas City Royals jersey, Troy got to be on the field with celebrities and athletes, like former Royals players Eric Hosmer and Mike Moustakas. More importantly, he was part of the fundraising effort.
As cool as it would be to be on the field, I am even more impressed with the work they do for Children's Mercy. Wanting to be a part of it, I have already contacted the folks at Big Slick and plan on being there next year.
For more info, go to bigslickkc.org. Also, check here for my recurring coverage.
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