Snowball Express

Snowball Express supports the children and the surviving spouses of the great men and women who have given their lives for our country since 9/11. What many people tend to forget is that the soldier is not the only one giving and serving. Each family member of every soldier also serves. They live each day knowing that their husband or wife, son or daughter, mom or dad may never come home. And when a soldier dies, these families are left behind to carry on without their hero. We must continue to support these families who have given so much. We owe it to the heroes who gave their life, and to the spouses and children who gave us their hero.

The mission of Snowball Express is to create hope and new memories for these children. We accomplish our mission through events that we host throughout the year. We host one large event each year, known as the "Snowball Express" event, and several smaller events known as "Snowflake" events. At these events we bring children together from all over the country. The healing that occurs when these children come together is truly remarkable. The simple act of bringing these children together changes their lives. We allow the children to be children again. We show them that it is OK to smile and laugh again, and we introduce them to other kids who are just like them. Each December, the all volunteer team at Snowball Express brings as many as 1500 children and surviving spouses to a major U.S. city for a week long gathering of carefree joy, holiday celebration and healing. This December, at the single largest gathering of military children of its kind, Snowball Express families will arrive in Dallas and will bond with hundreds of other families just like themselves; experiencing the kind of camaraderie only they know. They will also receive the healing experience of seeing thousands of patriotic Americans show their love and gratitude. These children and surviving parents will know that they are loved and not forgotten, and that this country deeply appreciates the sacrifices that they have made.