Twitch streamer hmblzayy has officially finished a 3,000-mile trek across the United States, reaching the California state line on July 27, 2026. The journey spanned 124 days and raised nearly $200,000 for charity, with much of the experience broadcast live to viewers online.
Quick Facts
- Streamer: hmblzayy
- Milestone: Reached California state line on July 27, 2026
- Duration: 124 days
- Distance: 3,000 miles on foot from Philadelphia
- Charity Total: Nearly $200,000 raised
Overcoming Roadblocks and Accidents
The cross-country challenge brought severe physical hardships, including traveling through mountains and deserts. Earlier in the route, hmblzayy made headlines after being struck by a car while walking through Indiana. Despite the accident and subsequent recovery time, the creator returned to the road to complete the trek.
Reflecting on the completion of the challenge at the California border, hmblzayy shared a message about perseverance with his audience:
“3000 miles on foot through the desert, through the mountains, through the sundown towns. Get hit by two cars. Anything is possible. God used me as a vessel to show the world, to show the youth that anything is possible.”
The Cause Behind the Walk
hmblzayy originally undertook the multi-month walk to raise funds for building a trade school aimed at providing practical education and career paths for young people. The initiative was inspired by his own personal background of having to leave college when his family could not afford tuition, pushing him toward entrepreneurship instead.