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Hi, I’m Gary Sinise.
You may know me as an actor, but my life’s work has been to honor and support our nation's veterans, first responders, wounded heroes, families of the fallen, and those enduring invisible wounds. I launched Gary Sinise Foundation to expand that mission.
I hope to see you on this journey. Join us.
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We are committed to fiscal responsibility, efficiency, and low overhead in all we do. We are proud to report 89% of every dollar was applied directly to support and honor our nation's service members, veterans, first responders, and their families.
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Heroes & Families We're Helping
Dennet OregonAmputee
- Army
- California
Jose ArmentaAmputee
- Marines
- California
Monda Anderson
- Navy
- USA
Matthew KrumwiedeAmputee
- Army
- Idaho
Adam SullentrupGunshot Wound to the head
- First Responder
- Missouri
Leslie Nicole SmithAmputee & Loss of Vision
- Army
- Tennessee
John "J.T." DoodyStroke, Paralyzed & Blind
- Marines
- Florida
Amber Rodriguez
- Air Force
- USA
John BordersAmputee
- Army
- Florida
A Week of Hope and Healing: Bringing Families of Fallen Military Heroes Together for the Holidays
This year, the Gary Sinise Foundation was honored to welcome more than 1,600 children and surviving spouses/guardians of fallen military heroes to Orlando, Florida and Walt Disney World Resort, for our Snowball Express annual event. Over five meaningful days, families found room to breathe, reflect, laugh, and reconnect, all while honoring the legacies of the loved ones they carry with them every day.
A New Episode of GSF Podcast Has Dropped!
U.S. Marine Jason Ross survived a catastrophic IED blast in Afghanistan that left him with less than a 2% chance to live. In this inspiring episode, Jason shares the moment everything changed, his long road through recovery, the faith and family who carried him, and the humor that kept him fighting.
Nashville Salutes Heroes 2025
What an unforgettable week in Music City! The Gary Sinise Foundation was honored to bring our nation's wounded veterans, first responders, and their loved ones together for an incredible experience; celebrating their service with experiences that brought joy, creativity, and connection. We're proud to salute the heroes who defend and protect us, and grateful to celebrate them right here in our hometown of Nashville, TN.
New Program: Educating The Next Generation
We’re bringing students to places where history becomes real, from the National WWII Museum to the 9/11 Memorial. Through firsthand accounts from veterans, first responders, and those who lived it, they gain a deeper understanding of the true cost of freedom.
A Personal Message From Gary
In Honor & Memory of McCanna Anthony “Mac” Sinise (1990 - 2024)
