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Author Karen Kingsbury partnered with the Gary Sinise Foundation to bring a powerful 60-second message from the Forrest Gump actor to the big screen ahead of the film adaptation of her latest book, The Christmas Ring

The Christmas Ring , which will be in select theaters starting Nov. 6, follows the love story of a military widow in Columbus, Ga., and features real-life veteran actors

“We partnered with the Gary Sinise Foundation because their team spends their lives giving back to those who gave it all for us,” Kingsbury exclusively tells PEOPLE

Karen Kingsbury is bringing holiday joy to those who need it most.

Upon the release of her latest book, The Christmas Ring (out Oct. 21) and ahead of its corresponding movie, which will be in select theaters starting Nov.

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