The holiday season is a time of wonder and remembrance. This past week, the Gary Sinise Foundation was honored to host more than 1,800 children and spouses/guardians of our fallen military heroes at our Snowball Express “Disney in December” Event. Over the course of 5 days, these deserving families were given the opportunity to make new memories, experience the magic of Disney World, and connect with the only people who truly understand the healing journey they are on…each other.

The magic began from the moment they arrived at the airport. Our presenting sponsor, American Airlines, welcomed families with fully decorated terminals and planes and American Airlines personnel who volunteered to ensure these families had a wonderful experience as they traveled to Orlando, FL. After arriving in Florida, families were greeted by none other than Mickey and Minnie!

Thousands of people come together to make this the experience of a lifetime. Our wonderful volunteers hosted numerous activities in our lounges, allowing families to form new bonds with each other and create connections that will last a lifetime. We are forever grateful to our volunteers for donating their time and energy to create such a joyful environment for these special families.