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I’m truly amazed and humbled by your incredible generosity.

Because of you—and with the matching support from the Tse Family, Paul Skenes, Duke Cannon, and Whataburger—we’ve raised over $2.35M to support our defenders and their families.

I can't thank you enough.

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A Note From Gary

Shortly after my son Mac's death on January 5th, 2024, I began combing through his files, his Dropbox, his iPad and iPhone. I found letters he’d written to family, thoughts he wanted to get down on paper hoping they would be discovered later. Videos he’d made and kept for us to see should anything happen. Beautiful things that he meant for us to have. I also discovered music that he’d written and tucked away...

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Honoring First Responder Families at the Holidays: Snowball Express Part 2

The Gary Sinise Foundation (homepage link) was honored to welcome nearly 1,000 surviving children and spouses/guardians of our nation’s Fallen First Responders to this year’s Snowball Express annual event. Known to families as “Disney in December,” this event is a magical and heartfelt experience filled with community, connection, and holiday spirit.

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Dedicate Your Donation with a Holiday Card

Give the gift of giving back. Support the Gary Sinise Foundation with a Holiday Dedication. You will receive a Holiday Card in the mail to give to your loved one or you can select a Holiday E-card to send to their inbox.

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The Gary Sinise Foundation Podcast

Join Gary Sinise Foundation podcast host, Cristin Bartter, as she sits down with an incredible warrior and patriot, Joshua Hargis. Joshua is a former US Army Ranger and member of the elite 75th Ranger Regiment with whom he deployed four times.

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A Magical Holiday Tradition: Military Snowball Express 2024 Part 1

This holiday season, the Gary Sinise Foundation proudly welcomed more than 1,700 children and surviving spouses/guardians of our nation’s fallen military heroes to Orlando, Florida, for our Snowball Express annual event. Across five unforgettable days, these special families found healing, joy, and connection through experiences uniquely designed to honor their loved ones while creating new cherished memories.

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A Personal Message from Gary

In Honor & Memory of
McCanna Anthony “Mac” Sinise
1990 - 2024

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1,000,000+

heroes have returned from Iraq & Afghanistan bearing the mental and physical wounds of war.
Who will help ensure their care?
Our impact

By The Numbers

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specially adapted smart homes completed for our severely wounded heroes

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attendees of our Invincible Spirit Festivals since 2012

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meals served to our nation's defenders across the country and overseas

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veterans & their guardians have participated in our Soaring Valor experiences

Our Impact

The Stories

Ward 6 Fire
Outlet: KPLC7 (NBC and CW-affiliated television station for Southwest Louisiana)By: Andrea Robinson
Jim Ravella News
Outlet: WKRN/ABC NashvilleBy: Caitlin Coffey
Stacy ABC
Outlet: ABC10 News San Diego (KGTV)By: Leah Pezzetti
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Outlet: Military Families Magazine By: Donald Liebenson