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The mission of Snowball Express is to create hope and new memories for these children. We accomplish our mission through events that we host throughout the year. We host one large event each year, known as the "Snowball Express" event, and several smaller events known as "Snowflake" events. At these events we bring children together from all over the country. The healing that occurs when these children come together is truly remarkable. The simple act of bringing these children together changes their lives. We allow the children to be children again. We show them that it is OK to smile and laugh again, and we introduce them to other kids who are just like them. Each December, the all volunteer team at Snowball Express brings as many as 1500 children and surviving spouses to a major U.S. city for a week long gathering of carefree joy, holiday celebration and healing. This December, at the single largest gathering of military children of its kind, Snowball Express families will arrive in Dallas and will bond with hundreds of other families just like themselves; experiencing the kind of camaraderie only they know. They will also receive the healing experience of seeing thousands of patriotic Americans show their love and gratitude. These children and surviving parents will know that they are loved and not forgotten, and that this country deeply appreciates the sacrifices that they have made.