Our History



2010


  • Shawn Anderson, Executive Director, toured the country from August to October, visiting 50+ cities to speak at service clubs, churches, schools, and nonprofit organizations.
  • 116 cities and 9 states declared November 1, 2010 "Extra Mile Day."
  • Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter held an Extra Mile Rally, inviting Shawn to speak and honor local extra-mile citizens.

 


2009


  • As a symbol of "going the extra mile," Shawn Anderson pedaled 4,000 miles on an ocean-to-ocean bike tour.
  • Shawn held pre-arranged interviews with over 200 people who were doing life-changing, incredible things and making a difference in the community.
  • Shawn gave away $10,000, $1,000 each to the 10 most inspiring individuals he met. 
  • Mayors from San Francisco...to Salt Lake City...to Washington, D.C....to Boston joined in to support the "extra mile" message.
  • 70 television, radio, and newspaper interviews were conducted in about 90 days.