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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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.