Snowball Express started in early 2006 with a simple idea: America should honor and pay tribute to the children of those military fallen heroes who have died while honorably serving since 9/11. In December of 2006, nearly 900 family members from all across America and the world gathered in Southern California for an unforgettable holiday party. Kids and widows discovered they weren't alone. And they found they weren't forgotten.

It was a totally volunteer effort which came together in just a few months to create the largest all-expense-paid gathering for the families of our fallen warriors since 9/11.

In 2007, another unique event was planned for the week after Thanksgiving. This time, over 1,100 children and surviving parents attended as guests of Americans, corporations, and service groups who donated their time, money and resources to create another healing event. Nearly 400 family members attended Snowball Express for the first time.

American Airlines, Oakley, Quiksilver, Panda Express, Taco Bell, Starwood, Marriott, Best Western, Southwest Airlines, AirTran Airways, JetBlue Airways, Disneyland and countless other partners and sponsors, combined with thousands of volunteers in Southern California and all across America, contributed and volunteered because it was the right thing to do. Nationally recognized organizations like Ladies Auxiliary VFW, Rotary Clubs, Vietnam Veterans of America, American Legion, Patriot Guard Riders and others stepped forward to donate their resources and gifts. Other local service clubs, churches and schools also donated resources to help the cause.

American Airlines stepped up to be the official airline of Snowball Express, with three aircraft donated for charter purposes. All pilots and flight attendants donated their time to spend the weekend with the families. Other companies from all across America are also helping to show these children and our fallen heroes’ surviving spouses that they’re not forgotten and that America cares.

Now that Snowball Express 2007 is over, after all the fun, networking and new friends have been made, the real work begins. To help single mothers and single fathers pick up the pieces. To help them get on with their lives.

We need YOUR help.

We’re already beginning to plan Snowball Express 2008. Tentative plans call for another, even more memorable event in Southern California in mid-December. Plans are already being made to have the 2009 event move to Dallas, Texas where the hopes are the same spirit shown by the residents of Orange County can be duplicated in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. If you live in the area and wish to help with the planning of the 2009 event, please pass along your information on how you can help to info@snowballexpress.org

Become a part of it.

If you’re a corporation, become a sponsor.

If you’re an organization, lend us your hearts to help mend those of the survivors in small towns and big cities all across America.

If you’re an individual, we’ll take your dollars. One or a thousand.

There are no votes in these efforts. No lobbying, no politics.

No Republicans. No Democrats. Only Americans.

These people died as Americans. Let’s step up as Americans and help their families.

Dig deep. Please.

They deserve no less.

For information about Snowball Express, please email info@snowballexpress.org

Snowball Express Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization with headquarters at 
2973 Harbor Blvd. #401 in Costa Mesa California 92626.  The Snowball Express is registered with the State of California Attorney General’s Office, Registry of Charitable Trust, CT Number 132703. Phone/Fax 714-662-2033.