Everybody love celebrities who use their popularity and wealth to help those people in need. From organizing charitable events to building foundations - each of their good deed deserves recognition. One of those kind-hearted people who devoted a significant part of his life to help the needy including the children of fallen soldiers - is none other than Gary Sinise.
Actor Gary Sinise is like an all-around nice guy. He is not only a great actor but is also very friendly in interviews. It also turned out that this man is extremely charitable being able to share his richness to others. He is also a musician and can be recognized from the movies such as Forest, Gump, Apollo 13, and The Green Mile. However, many people know Sinise for his philantrophic activities.
The actor who continuously gives tribute to the fallen soldiers, played as Lieutenant Dan in the movie Forest Gump. Now, he works hard to honor and help the US military veterans and their families.
In fact, this amazing man has established the Gary Sinise Foundation, which aids the needs of veterans, first responders, defenders, their families, and communities. He believes that this is the least way to show gratitude to the nation's defender.
One of the activities which the foundation holds is called the "Snowball Express." This was launched in 2017 and its goal is to honor fallen US soldiers by taking their children on free tours to one of the most majestic places on earth -Disneyland.
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Over 1,750 kids had an amazing time after being flown to the Orlando theme park for a five-night trip - expense-free amusement! All of the children and their surviving parents received "we remember" pins during this time when their fallen family members were remembered. Six hundred flags were lined up to signify each of their loved ones that were lost in battle.
For some critics, the "Snowball Express" seems to be ordinary, but for those children who experienced the joys of the program, it will be an eternal reminder that they are never alone because somewhere, somehow, someone cares about them. There's a lot of internal healing and a lot of bonding activities for the duration of the program. Sinise knows that the friendship built will continue and each one can forward with the help of each other for the rest of the year.
Now, the 63-year-old actor, Gary Sinise has been a campaigner for rights concerning to veterans. He was a volunteer of USO tours and helped build homes for wounded veterans. This man is very vocal on his support.
"A tremendous spirit of volunteerism and giving back to our special Snowball families of the fallen. It's been a great year. More to come in 2019. We Remember," Sinise wrote on Twitter.
Being a volunteer and the founder of a charitable foundation comes with great responsibilities. Along with the respect, there is a reputation to be maintained so one can become worthy to be an inspiration. Everything needs determination and dedication in order to make a lasting and positive change to the lives of those who need it most.
