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American Airlines has signed on as the "Official Airline of
Snowball Express" (www.snowballexpress.org) and will donate the
majority of air travel required to bring nearly 1,500 U.S. military
family members who lost spouses, fathers and mothers in the global
conflict against terror to and from this year's commemorative event,
November 29 - December 2, in Southern California, according to
Snowball Express Foundation president Roy White, a former Air Force
Lt. Colonel and a pilot with Southwest Airlines.
"We cannot thank American Airlines enough for their generosity,"
said White. "We know this relationship with families of these fallen
heroes will be a rewarding experience not just for them as they travel
to this wonderful event, but also to the employees of American
Airlines. This is an example for others to follow. You will bring
smiles and provide memories to many children and surviving spouses."
Captain Steve Blankenship, American Airlines managing director of
Veterans Initiatives, said, "American Airlines is honored to be the
official airline of Snowball Express, supporting our service members,
veterans and their families. This commitment is at the core of our
values and represents the very spirit of our airline and employees."
Additional assistance is being provided by the Veterans Airlift
Command, www.veteransairlift.org, a nonprofit organization providing
free transportation through a national network of aircraft owners and
pilots. Families will fly directly to the event from West Coast cities
and from staging cities to link up with American Airlines flights on
the East Coast.
Families will attend a dinner and concert in their honor on
November 30 at The Grove in Anaheim starring Gary Sinise (of Forrest
Gump, CSI: NY) and the Lt. Dan Band, a rock group he co-founded.
Sinise and TriWest Healthcare Alliance have underwritten the cost of
the evening.
On Saturday, the families will be taken to Oakley Corporation
headquarters for entertainment and visits from celebrities. Returning
founding sponsors are Quiksilver, Panda Express, OutBack Steakhouse
and Pepsi.
Other generous contributions were provided by Southwest Airlines,
FarHeap Solutions, the Westin South Coast Plaza Hotel, Marriott Resort
Newport Beach, Marriott Resort Anaheim Park, Best Western Stovall's
Inn, Coach USA, Coach America and the Calvert Company.
On Sunday, a day at Disneyland is planned. Rotary District 5320,
Gold Star Wives, Ladies Auxiliary VFW, the American Legion, Military
Order of the Purple Heart and other veteran and civilian service
groups, as well as individuals, have volunteered to help the families.
For more information and to make a donation, visit
www.snowballexpress.org.
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