If you’ve been watching YouTube this summer, chances are you’ve seen Ryan Trahan’s 50 States in 50 Days challenge. He and his wife, Haley Pham, traveled across the country while raising funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. They didn’t just meet their goal. They exceeded it in a huge way. What if you could use your next trip to make a difference, too?
Ryan Trahan Traveled for A Cause This Summer

This summer, popular YouTuber Ryan Trahan rallied his followers for a fantastic cause. He and his wife, Haley Pham, set off on a journey to travel the country, visiting all 50 states in 50 days. During their journey, they encouraged followers to join them in raising money for St. Jude’s Research Hospital.
How Much Did Ryan Trahan Raise in 50 Days?
Ryan Trahan’s goal to raise $1 million for St. Jude through his 50 States in 50 Days YouTube series was met by day 15 of the journey. By the end of his 50-day adventure, subscribers, fans, and major corporations had donated more than $11 million in total. The series is a powerful example of what can be achieved when a united community rallies around a cause.

What Is Miles for Moms?
At Save the Storks, we’re on a mission to bring hope and life-affirming care to moms across America through our Mobile Medical Clinics. With Miles for Moms, we’re inviting people like you to help raise $250,000 to support our mobile mission and other programs. This amount is just a fraction of what Ryan’s audience raised. Can we come together and make it happen for moms this summer?
Think about this:
The average American drives 13,000 miles a year.
If just one person donated 10 cents per mile, they’d raise $1,300. That’s enough to:
- Reach 12,493 women with digital pregnancy and parenting resources
- Help fund a 4D ultrasound machine
- Contribute toward staffing a clinic or extending its hours
- Maintain a mobile medical unit for 3 full months
- Get us closer to launching a brand-new Mobile Medical Clinic

Save the Storks Mobile Medical Clinics operate in over 80 cities across the country. Owned and operated by local pregnancy centers, they deliver holistic care to their communities. Bringing the pregnancy center to the front steps of the abortion clinic – offering real options and comprehensive support.
Inspired by Ryan Trahan? Here’s How You Can Help Moms
This summer, you can take your own journey, big or small, and turn it into a mission.

Here’s how:
- Start a fundraiser linked to your travel plans (driving, flying, walking, running, etc.)
- Vlog or share on social media like Ryan and Haley did
- Invite friends or followers to sponsor your miles (10 cents, 50 cents, or 1 dollar per mile)
- Tag us @savethestorks so we can cheer you on and share your story
You don’t need millions of followers to make an impact. You need a heart to help moms.
Join the Miles for Moms Movement Today
Ryan’s audience raised millions. We’re asking for a small portion of that, just $250,000, to serve real moms with real needs in every state.
Will you take your next step, your next mile, for moms this summer?