Posted on February 9th, 2012 at 11:04 am How are you making a difference? In this episode, we shine the light on people who have devoted their careers (or their free time!) toward helping people start Growing Bolder themselves.
- From Mission Trips to Mission Statements
More and more Americans are taking a page from Paul Newman's book and starting a social enterprise -- a business you love as a means to helping others. After many mission trips, Jane Hursh felt obligated to share the blessings of her life. So she turned to a lifelong love -- baking cookies. Now with her shortbread, biscotti and granola, Jane is using something sweet to change bitter circumstances.
At the time, it was just a simple, selfless act. The right thing to do. Seventy years later, a young Army captain's good idea is responsible for saving countless lives. It was just one incident in the long, rewarding life of Dr. Norman Wall, who is one of the most compelling, relevant and fascinating 97-year-olds on the planet.
The best glider pilots in North America over the age of 55 recently gathered to compete in the Senior Soaring National Championships. Former fighter pilots and commercial airline pilots call soaring the greatest test of all. How can a 2,000 pound plane with no engine stay aloft for hours flying at 65 miles per hour? Growing Bolder stopped by the final practice round to find out.
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