YouTube star Kyle Forgeard of the Nelk Boys completed a grueling 100-mile run for charity, raising more than $330,000 for cancer research, boosted by a major donation from Drake.
The fundraiser took place between January 21 and 22, with Kyle attempting to run 100 miles nonstop from near Area 51 to Las Vegas. The livestreamed challenge aimed to support the HunterSeven Foundation, a nonprofit focused on cancer prevention and early detection for US military veterans.
Kyle was accompanied by friends, fellow creators, and a medical support van throughout the run. The event even drew the attention of local police, who briefly checked in on the group during the stream. His father and ultra-marathon runner Andrew Glaze also joined parts of the challenge.
As night fell and Kyle switched to high-visibility gear, Drake contributed $150,000 to the Tiltify campaign, drawing cheers from the group. Despite stopping multiple times for medical evaluations and dealing with leg pain later in the run, Kyle pushed through and completed the full distance on January 22.
The fundraiser initially crossed $280,000 by the time he finished, later surpassing $330,000 and exceeding its original $250,000 goal. Kyle credited mindset and determination for getting him through the challenge, calling the run proof that extreme goals are possible with commitment.