The GSF Podcast Is Back!
Welcome to Season 2 of the Gary Sinise Foundation Podcast! Join host Cristin Kampsnider as she sits down with retired U.S. Army Major General Clay Hutmacher. After serving for 40 years in uniform, Clay now uses the leadership skills he learned as a Special Ops commander to serve the children of fallen special operations personnel.
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...
Gary Sits Down With Mike Rowe
On this episode of The Way I Heard It, Gary sits down with host Mike Rowe to share the lessons he learned from his late son, Mac Sinise.
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.
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.
Trust & Impact: Give With Confidence
For seven consecutive years, the Gary Sinise Foundation has proudly maintained a perfect 4 out of 4 star rating from Charity Navigator, the most reputable charity assessment organization. We remain committed to transparency, accountability, and impactful work.
1,000,000+
heroes have returned from Iraq & Afghanistan bearing the mental and physical wounds of war.
By The Numbers
specially adapted smart homes completed for our severely wounded heroes
attendees of our Invincible Spirit Festivals since 2012
meals served to our nation's defenders across the country and overseas
veterans & their guardians have participated in our Soaring Valor experiences
