The inaugural Jingle Jet 2007 was designed to make the holiday season easier, magical and memorable for less fortunate and struggling Dallas-Fort Worth area families. After soliciting letters written on behalf of deserving families, Tony Zazza led the effort to sort through thousands of letters suggesting potential recipients who’s hardships qualified them for assistance. In the end, five families whose stories tugged at the heartstrings the most were selected!

When the big day finally arrived, Santa was there to greet each family as they disembarked from the private plane of the Dallas Stars and Texas Rangers. Their “flight” to the North Pole made their arrival all the more magical. Santa, elves, reindeer, face painters and all four major media network affiliates were there to greet and guide the families to their family tree surrounded by gifts that were hand-picked based to meed each family’s needs. Thanks to the generosity and work of Tony Zazza, the Jingle Jet Team and the Dallas Stars, the 2007, 2008 and 2009 holiday seasons were brought much happiness and peace for those overjoyed families!

Plans are underway to make Jingle Jet 2010 an even more exciting and impacting holiday season for select DFW families in need. The goal of this year’s event is to grant Jingle Jet holiday wishes and accompanying life altering necessities like food, furnished rooms, clothing, utilities, college savings, medical assistance and many other day-to-day items that the less fortunate may have a hard time affording.