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The Extra Mile - The Official Charity Miles PodcastAuthor: gene@charitymiles.org (Gene Gurkoff)
Welcome to The Extra Mile, the official Charity Miles podcast where each week we interview people who are going the extra mile for health and to make an impact. Each interview is conducted outdoors on a walk or run with our guest. And we invite you to turn on your Charity Miles and come along for the walk or run with us. Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Pat Morrissey & Brendan Cusick: Ocean Rowers and Founding Members of Human Powered Potential
Thursday, 10 April, 2025
In this episode of The Extra Mile Podcast, we’re joined by Pat Morrissey and Brendan Cusick of Human Powered Potential—a four-person team that rowed across the Pacific Ocean to raise over $43 million for the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Pat, who lives with early onset Parkinson’s, shares his powerful journey from diagnosis to joining this life-changing mission. Brendan, the team’s skipper, walks us through the inspiration behind the row, the mental and physical preparation, and what it was like to face 30-foot waves and total isolation in the middle of the ocean. Together, they talk about the strength of community, the power of purpose, and how the support they received from thousands kept them moving through even the hardest days. This is a story of resilience, teamwork, and pushing beyond limits for something bigger than yourself. Don’t miss this incredible conversation. Every mile matters.
