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Snowball Express at Disney World Gives Families of Fallen Heroes a Place to Heal

December 11, 2025

Earlier this month, Walt Disney World Resort again welcomed the Gary Sinise Foundation’s Snowball Express, a program dedicated to supporting families who have sadly lost a loved one in military service or as a first responder. The annual event brings hundreds of families together for five days of healing activities, community-building, and time to reconnect … Snowball Express at Disney World Gives Families of Fallen Heroes a Place to Heal

Gary Sinise Foundation’s ‘Snowball Express’ Returns to Walt Disney World

December 6, 2023

This is one of my favorite stories to share with you every year during the holidays. It’s the perfect example of what can be achieved through a bit of imagination and a lot of compassion. Each year, the Gary Sinise Foundation helps hundreds of family members of fallen heroes come together to experience the magic … Gary Sinise Foundation’s ‘Snowball Express’ Returns to Walt Disney World

Disney Welcomes Families of Fallen Military Heroes for Sunrise Ceremony in Magic Kingdom

December 7, 2022

Following our story earlier in the week regarding the incredible work done at the Gary Sinise Foundation, Disney has welcomed more than 1,850 children and surviving spouses for the first time in person since 2019 with the “Walk of Gratitude” in Magic Kingdom. At sunrise, the families of fallen military heroes were greeted by more than … Disney Welcomes Families of Fallen Military Heroes for Sunrise Ceremony in Magic Kingdom

American Airlines & Gary Sinise Foundation Fly More Than 1900 Military Family Members to Walt Disney World

December 5, 2022

Feature Image: The Gary Sinise Foundation – Snowball Express If you haven’t heard of the Gary Sinise Foundation, it is an organization that provides resources and support to those who have lost a loved one who was serving in the United States Military. Part of the empowerment program gives the opportunity to families and children … American Airlines & Gary Sinise Foundation Fly More Than 1900 Military Family Members to Walt Disney World

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