Snowball Express makes special departure for families of fallen soldiers
Posted: Dec 9, 2011 8:36 PM EDT | Updated: Nov 6, 2014 2:57 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Dozens of Hoosiers took off on the Snowball Express.
The special trip is for families of fallen Indiana soldiers. The group of more than 50 moms, dads and kids boarded a plane this morning in Indianapolis and headed south for a weekend of fun.
The all-expense paid trip to Dallas is funded entirely through donations.
The trip includes a stop at Six Flags Amusement Park and a rodeo. This is the 6th year for the Snowball Express.