In this episode, Kevin Crowe, founder of 'Give a Mile', shares his journey of turning unused travel miles into compassionate flights for families in need. He discusses the inception of the organization, the challenges faced by non-profits, and the importance of investing in such initiatives. Kevin also opens up about his endurance running experiences and its link to philanthropy. The episode concludes with an inspiring story of a woman visiting her family in the Philippines through Give a Mile.

How can you use the billions of unused travel miles sitting in people's wallets for the good?

Joining us in this episode is Kevin Crowe, founder of "Give A Mile”, an incredible initiative that transforms these miles into heartwarming gifts. He shares the touching story of how a personal loss inspired a unique mission: providing flights for families to see their loved ones during their final days. Kevin also delves into the challenges of running a nonprofit, discussing the balance between innovation and the constraints of managing resources. His dream is to use a billion miles for flights, showing his big hopes for the future of his organization.

Tune in as we dive into this powerful journey of compassion and community support, turning unused miles into priceless moments. Tweetable Quotes:

“If you want to get your priorities and understand what life's really about hanging out with somebody who's running out of time.”

“There is something really powerful happening for all of us that goes beyond words, right?”

“To be a successful for-profit company, you have to be purpose-driven.”

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(0:00) Introduction and Podcast mission (1:19) Interview with Kevin Crowe - Origin story and birth of Give a Mile (10:37) Understanding the Give a Mile process and the impact of flight donations (20:50) Challenges faced by non-profits and the need for operational support (23:55) Importance of investing in organizations like Give a Mile (26:10) Kevin Crowe's experience with endurance running and its connection to charity work (32:43) Impact story - A woman's visit to her family in the Philippines thanks to Give a Mile (35:20) Reflections on the impact and future of Give a Mile (36:20) Rapid fire questions with Kevin Crowe - Insights on giving back (42:08) Wrap up and how to get involved with Give a Mile