EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Gold Star families in El Paso and around the country are being sent off for the “GSF Snowball Express Annual Event” in Orlando, Florida.
The “GSF Snowball Express Annual Event” is presented by the Gary Sinise Foundation (GSF) and sponsored by American Airlines to support families of fallen U.S. military soldiers and honor their service and sacrifice, GSF said in a news release.
In El Paso, the send-off event will happen at 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the El Paso International Airport. These families will then head toward Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.
Gold Star families are surviving family members of fallen U.S. military soldiers.
American Airlines donated over 20 charter aircraft with volunteer crews that will be flying over 1,700 families from over 90 cities around the U.S., Europe and Guam, according to the GSF.
During their flight to Florida, the families can enjoy engaging and fun in-flight activities for a memorable and enjoyable experience.
The Snowball Express event is a “five-day experience where families can spend time together, honor their fallen loved one while cultivating relationships and making special memories in a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment,” the GSF said.
The GSF Snowball Event was created by actor, humanitarian and GSF founder Gary Sinise, becoming an official GSF program in 2017.
For more information about the GSF, you can visit their website here.
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