Date: December 15, 2008Contact: Valerie Wise, Air Service & Business Development Manager: VWise@wichita.gov: (316) 946-4700
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Children of fallen military heroes to be treated to Disneyland Snowball Express is a non-profit organization that provides hope and new memories for the children of fallen military heroes who have died since September 11, 2001, while serving in all branches of the U.S. military. On Tuesday, Dec. 16, two area families will be leaving Wichita Mid-Continent Airport on American Airlines at 6:30 a.m. to Dallas. In Dallas, they will join other families from across the nation and fly to Disneyland in Orange County, California. These families will be treated to Universal Studios Hollywood, Disneyland and other celebrations and activities in the Anaheim area. The families will return on Saturday, Dec. 20. The media is invited to Mid-Continent Airport on Tuesday, Dec. 16 to cover the departing flight. Please meet at the Information Desk no later than 5:30 a.m. to be escorted to gate 5. A fact sheet about the 2008 Snowball Express Event and a schedule of events is attached. Back to Top
Children of fallen military heroes to be treated to Disneyland
Snowball Express is a non-profit organization that provides hope and new memories for the children of fallen military heroes who have died since September 11, 2001, while serving in all branches of the U.S. military. On Tuesday, Dec. 16, two area families will be leaving Wichita Mid-Continent Airport on American Airlines at 6:30 a.m. to Dallas. In Dallas, they will join other families from across the nation and fly to Disneyland in Orange County, California.
These families will be treated to Universal Studios Hollywood, Disneyland and other celebrations and activities in the Anaheim area. The families will return on Saturday, Dec. 20.
The media is invited to Mid-Continent Airport on Tuesday, Dec. 16 to cover the departing flight. Please meet at the Information Desk no later than 5:30 a.m. to be escorted to gate 5. A fact sheet about the 2008 Snowball Express Event and a schedule of events is attached.
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