Extra Mile Day on November 1st Celebrates Behind-the-Scene Heroes Going the Extra Mile in Volunteerism and Service

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/12/2016 -- In connection with Extra Mile America, over 500 mayors from across the United States have embraced the "go the extra mile" movement and have declared November 1 as "Extra Mile Day." This unique declaration celebrates individuals and organizations that have chosen to create positive change in their communities by going the extra mile in volunteerism and service.

Mayor Jeff Longwell of Wichita, Kansas, is one of the participating mayors who recognizes the power of the "go the extra mile" message. "We have so many outstanding organizations, businesses and individuals who go the extra mile every day. There is an energy of possibility in Wichita thanks to all of the great efforts to make our city the best it can be."

Another mayor who recognizes the importance of the "go the extra mile" spirit in his community is Mayor Mark W. Eckert of Belleville, Illinois. "The service and volunteer spirit of Belleville's organizations and citizens are a testimony to the mission of Extra Mile America."

Extra Mile Day was created in 2009 with 23 inaugural cities. To symbolize the "go the extra mile" message, Shawn Anderson, the visionary behind Extra Mile Day, pedaled a bike from San Francisco to Boston, and along the route he interviewed over 200 people who had been recognized as going the extra mile in overcoming setback or who had risked everything in order to accomplish something extraordinary. Since then, the Extra Mile Day declaration has grown exponentially. On November 1st, it is expected that 575 mayors from Homer, Alaska, to New Haven, Connecticut, will be participating.

Anderson, the motivational author of six books including A Better Life: An Inspiring Story About Starting Over, concludes, "Going the extra mile can happen in a thousand different ways, and it is in doing that little bit more where positive change is created. It could be volunteering at the local animal shelter, mowing your neighbor's lawn, or simply telling the grocery clerk 'thank you for your service.' Every day, we each have the chance to make the world a better place when we choose to "go the extra mile."

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November 1 Declaration Closes in on Goal of 575 Cities

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/20/2016 -- Over 400 cities have declared November 1, 2016, Extra Mile Day - a day to acknowledge the individuals and organizations that are dedicated to "go the extra mile" in service and volunteerism in order to create positive change in their local communities.

In connection with Extra Mile America, mayors in all 50 states have embraced the "go the extra mile" movement. The vision of motivational author and change maker Shawn Anderson, "Extra Mile Day" was created in 2009 with 23 inaugural cities. In 2015 the declaration grew to 551 participating cities, and on November 1, 2016, the number is expected to climb to 575.

"Extra Mile Day is an awesome reminder that each of us has the power to create positive change the moment we decide to do something in an area in which we care," shares Anderson, the motivational author of Extra Mile America: Stories of Inspiration, Possibility and Purpose. "It could be volunteering at the local animal shelter, mowing your neighbor's lawn, or simply telling the grocery clerk 'thank you for your service.' Going the extra mile can happen in a thousand different ways, and it is in doing that little bit more where change happens."

First-term Mayor Derek Easterling from Kennesaw, Georgia, lives the Extra Mile Day mission. As a decorated Naval Officer, former County Sheriff, current co-President of the Awtrey Middle School PTSA, and a person dedicated to helping special needs children, Easterling shares, "A friend of mine tells everyone he meets, 'If you want something different, you have to do something different.' Change often requires you to go the extra mile to achieve a successful outcome and is created only through involvement and commitment to a purpose."

Extra Mile Day Founder Anderson concludes, "Extra Mile Day is more than one day in the year to recognize 'go the extra mile' heroes; it is a reminder that the moment that we individually choose to 'go the extra mile' and give more of ourselves is the exact moment where our world starts to change for the positive."

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Declaration on November 1st Recognizing Extra-Mile People Expected to Reach 575 Cities

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/13/2016 -- Over 350 cities representing all 50 states have already declared November 1, 2016, Extra Mile Day - a day to recognize the capacity we each have to create positive change in ourselves, families, organizations and communities when we "go the extra mile."

In connection with Extra Mile America, both Republican and Democrat mayors have come together to recognize local individuals and organizations that are dedicated to "go the extra mile" in action and contribution in order to create positive change in their communities. The vision of motivational author and change-maker, Shawn Anderson, "Extra Mile Day" was created in 2009 with 23 inaugural cities. On November 1, 2015, the declaration grew to 551 participating cities.

"We've grown powerlessly accustomed to expect someone other than ourselves to make our communities and individual lives better - the government, an employer and even a spouse," says Anderson, author of A Better Life: An Inspiring Story About Starting Over. "But when we only sit and complain about how we hope life will get better without taking personal action to actually make it better, we are simply wishers casting pennies and wishes into a fountain."

Anderson concludes, "Extra Mile Day is an opportunity to recognize those who are doing more than just wishing for change. It is also a reminder of the power we each have to become a difference-maker in a thousand different ways when we choose to 'go the extra mile.'"

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550 Cities Expected to Celebrate Volunteer Heroes “Going the Extra Mile”

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/14/2016 -- Mayors from over 550 U.S. cities are expected to recognize extra-mile heroes in their communities and declare Extra Mile Day on November 1. A growing international movement dedicated to spreading the power of the "go the extra mile" message, Extra Mile Day and its popularity in the U.S. continues to soar. Created in 2009 with 23 inaugural cities, the November 1, 2015, declaration was celebrated by 551 mayors and city leaders.

In association with Extra Mile America, mayors from both sides of the political aisle are coming together to remind people that the greatest success and change in life is created through extra mile effort. At a time when many are demanding changes in service and opportunity, Extra Mile Day celebrates individuals and organizations that have chosen to create positive change in their communities by going extra mile in volunteerism and service.

Extra Mile Day is the vision of motivational speaker and author Shawn Anderson. First spreading the "go the extra mile" message across the U.S. in 2009, Anderson used a symbolic 4,000-mile ocean-to-ocean bike ride. On the solo ride, the non-bicyclist interviewed over 200 people who had been identified as going the extra mile in overcoming setback or who had risked everything in order to accomplish something extraordinary. After the 90-day tour, Anderson personally gave away $10,000 to those people whose stories he found especially inspiring. In 2015, Anderson and his team began to take the message internationally with an "Extra Mile World" speaking tour in the Philippines that drew over 10,000 people.

"The 'go the extra mile' message gives people an option to just throwing their arms in the air and saying 'I give up' when life punches them in the gut," Anderson says. "'Going the extra mile' is about choosing to quit complaining about all that is wrong in our lives and, instead, take action and initiate the change we desire."

"We wait for a government program, a boss, or a spouse to make our lives better. That's the wrong strategy. It's up to us. It's you and me looking in the mirror and saying 'It's my time to make a difference.'" Anderson shares. "Extra Mile Day is a reminder of the power we each have to make change happen when we choose to do more, give more, and go the extra mile."

For more information about Extra Mile Day, visit ExtraMileAmerica.org.

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550 Cities Make Positive Go the Extra Mile Declaration

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/28/2015 -- On November 1st, mayors in 550 cities across the United States will declare Extra Mile Day…a day symbolizing the capacity we each have to create positive change in ourselves, families, organizations and communities when we "go the extra mile." From Nome, Alaska, to Rochester, New York, from Honolulu, Hawaii, to Salt Lake City, Utah, mayors in small and large cities have made the declaration.

According to Extra Mile Day founder Shawn Anderson, "The message of the unique day has the power to change everything about our lives. Imagine if you asked your boss 'What more can I do to help us succeed?' Imagine if you asked a friend, 'What can I do to help you reach one of your goals?' Imagine if you reached out to a service organization in your community and said, 'What can I do to help? It's this sort of extra-mile initiative and effort that creates amazing results."

About Extra Mile Day
Extra Mile Day was started in 2009 when Anderson, a motivational author and speaker, completed a solo ocean-to-ocean bike ride to symbolize the influence of the "go the extra mile" message. Along the 4,000 mile journey, Anderson held events in 21 cities where he interviewed over 200 people who had been recognized as going the extra mile in overcoming personal setback or who had accomplished something extraordinary. After the 90-day tour, Anderson personally gave $10,000 to those people whose stories he found especially inspiring. It was during this 2009 tour that Extra Mile Day was created with 23 cities making the initial declaration.

"We complain about the things we don't like in our lives, and we spend time wishing for better jobs, more money, and happier relationships," says motivational guru Anderson. "But all the complaining and wishing in the world won't change things. It's when we do more and give more than we currently are that we push the envelope of change in a different and positive direction."

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"Live the November 1st message daily, and you will forever live the best version of your life."

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/15/2015 -- On November 1st, 550 cities from across the United States will proclaim Extra Mile Day…a day recognizing the capacity we each have to create positive change in ourselves, families, organizations and communities when we go the extra mile. Created in 2009 with 23 cities making the inaugural declaration, this passionate movement's purpose is to not only acknowledge local volunteers and organizations who are "going the extra mile" in making a difference, but to remind people that this simple message has the power to change everything about their lives.

"We get frustrated and complain about what we hate in our lives, but the truth is that all the complaining and wishing in the world rarely changes anything. Waiting for change is wasting our breath, time and lives," says Extra Mile Day creator and motivational guru Shawn Anderson. "Choosing to do more…be more…and go the extra mile to create the change we want, however, can change life for us big time in every way."

According to Anderson, "Extra Mile Day is recognized on just one day of the year; however, the real power of this one day is when we take the time to remember it every day. Live the November 1st message daily, and you will forever live the best version of your life."

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550 Mayors to Make 2015 Declaration

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/08/2015 -- On November 1, 2015, over 550 mayors and city leaders will declare Extra Mile Day and give breath to one man's passion to celebrate the power of the "go the extra mile" message. In 2009, motivational author and speaker Shawn Anderson created Extra Mile Day with the hope that "society's real heroes could be clapped for." In the inaugural year, 23 mayors joined the campaign and recognized local organizations and individuals who were making a difference in volunteerism and service.

"2009 was a bad year. People were losing their jobs and homes, businesses were closing, and people were looking at the government and shouting, 'What are you going to do to fix this mess?'" Anderson recalls. "I decided to use my voice and remind others that the power to create positive change did not have to rest with a government program, a boss or a spouse, but rather ourselves…and our own willingness to do more and be more."

Acting on his passion, Anderson created the Extra Mile America Tour, and as a symbol of going the extra mile, pedaled a bike solo 4,000 miles, ocean-to-ocean. Along the way he held events in 21 cities where he interviewed over 200 people who had been pre-identified as having gone the extra mile in either overcoming tragedy or in accomplishing something inspirational. Extra Mile Day emerged as a part of that 2009 cross-country tour.

"The idea for Extra Mile Day was evolving in the back of my mind before the tour began," remembers Anderson, a 47-year-old non-bicyclist at the time. "But while pedaling east on Highway 80 across Nevada on a particularly long stretch of miles without a rest-stop, my commitment to the idea became resolute. No shade, no rest, and 110 degree temperature set fire to the vision," chuckles Anderson. "Grinding it out along that stretch of highway reinforced that if you're going to commit to a goal, commit all the way."

"The 'go the extra mile' message gives people an option to just throwing their arms in the air and saying 'I give up' when life gets tough or things don't go their way. Going the extra mile is about choosing to quit complaining about all that is wrong in our lives, and instead, taking action and initiating the change we desire." Anderson shares. "Extra Mile Day is a reminder of the power we each have to make change happen when we choose to do more, give more, and go the extra mile."

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