TEDx Talk
When her husband was killed on 9/11, Susan could have been paralyzed by loss. Instead, she acted on a simple impulse to counter hatred with outreach. Through a series of small but remarkable choices, she shows how compassion can bridge the differences between cultures and ideologies.
Articles
Videos
The CBS Early Morning Show’s Erica Hill interviews Susan Retik about her work with Beyond the 11th.
Susan Retik delivering speech on 10 year anniversary of 9/11 having just completed Beyond the Bike.
Susan Retik speaks about the importance of the work of Beyond the 11th after receiving the Presidential Citizens Medal, 2010.
Beyond Belief Trailer
Awards
Presidential Citizens Medal, Awarded by President Obama, 2010
CARE Global Leaders Network Humanitarian Award, 2017
Colgate University, Humanitarian Award, 2012
The Andrew Goodman Foundation Hidden Heroes Award, 2011
The Search for Common Ground Common Ground Award, 2008
MOVA, Award for Activism, 2008
Presidential Citizens Medal Awarded in 2010