Snowball Express Brightens the Holiday Season for Families of Fallen Heroes

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American Airlines (AAL) partners with Gary Sinise Foundation for Snowball Express event, expanding to include families of fallen first responders, flying almost 3,000 participants to Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. Over a thousand American Airlines team members volunteered, including IT employee Dani Fernandez who participated in Snowball Express as a child 11 years ago.

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / January 2, 2024 / American Airlines

This month, 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. This year for the first time, the event was held over the course of two weeks, expanding the participants to include families of fallen first responders. American donated charter aircraft and tickets on already-scheduled flights to fly almost 3,000 participants from all over the world to Orlando, Florida, where they enjoyed an all-expenses-paid experience at Walt Disney World Resort.

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. Volunteering for Snowball Express came full circle this year for Dani Fernandez, who works in IT at American, after having participated in Snowball Express as a child 11 years ago.

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FAQ

What is the partnership between American Airlines and the Gary Sinise Foundation for the Snowball Express event?

American Airlines partnered with the Gary Sinise Foundation for the annual Snowball Express event to honor those who have lost a loved one while serving in the nation's military. This year, the event expanded to include families of fallen first responders.

How many participants were flown to Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida by American Airlines?

Almost 3,000 participants from all over the world were flown to Orlando, Florida by American Airlines.

How many American Airlines team members volunteered for the Snowball Express event?

More than a thousand American Airlines team members volunteered for the Snowball Express event.

Who is Dani Fernandez and what is her involvement with the Snowball Express event?

Dani Fernandez works in IT at American Airlines and participated in Snowball Express as a child 11 years ago. She volunteered for the event this year.

Where can I find more information about American Airlines' ESG storytelling?

You can find more ESG storytelling from American Airlines on 3blmedia.com.

What is the contact information for American Airlines?

You can contact American Airlines through their website at https://www.3blmedia.com/profiles/american-airlines or via email at info@3blmedia.com.