ORLANDO, Fla. — American Airlines partnered with the Gary Sinise Foundation for the annual Snowball Express event that honors those who have lost a loved one while serving in our nation’s military.
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American Airlines donated charter aircraft and tickets on already-scheduled flights to fly almost 3,000 participants worldwide to Orlando, Florida, where they enjoyed an all-expenses-paid experience at Walt Disney World Resort.
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The Gary Sinise Foundation (GSF) Snowball Express serves the surviving spouse/guardian and children of fallen Military and First Responder heroes.
They are committed to year-round programming and support for families that honor their fallen heroes, encourage them to make new memories, and provide opportunities to connect with others who know what they’ve been through.
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More than a thousand American Airlines team members donate their time to make Snowball Express a meaningful experience for the families of fallen heroes.
Every year since 2006, team members have volunteered to serve the families in the air or coordinate gate-side sendoff ceremonies in airports throughout the system.
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