The Extra Mile illustrates stories of great Americans who, through their caring and personal sacrifice, reached out to others, building their dreams into great movements that help people across America and the world and to pay tribute to the millions of individuals who volunteer their time, energy and talent to make a difference in the lives of others.
From founders of major service organizations to civil rights leaders, the honorees embraced their power to create change in their communities and our country. Their legacies are enduring social movements that continue to engage and inspire us today.
President and Mrs. George H. W. Bush dedicated the Extra Mile on Oct. 14, 2005 by inducting the first 20 honorees. To date, 33 individuals have been honored with medallions along the Extra Mile, which will eventually stretch one mile and include extraordinary 70 service leaders.
Learn more about the history and the future of this special monument that pays tribute to individuals who have gone the extra mile for others.
The Extra Mile is a program of Points of Light Institute, dedicated to inspire, mobilize and equip individuals to volunteer and serve. The Extra Mile was approved by Congress and the District of Columbia. It is funded entirely by private sources.
