Mike (aka Shorts MaGee, creator of the popular YouTube channel Shorts MaGee TV) launched the Mike’s Miles initiative to raise money for meaningful causes by walking between cities. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, he began with local walks and has longer-term plans that include walking from Raleigh toward California (with intermediate city-to-city legs in North Carolina first). 

His first documented walk was to Durham, NC (about 22 miles) on January 21, 2026. He has also planned additional walks (e.g., to Wake Forest) tied to different causes. The initiative started with strong support for veterans through the Wounded Warrior Project, an organization focused on mental health services, wellness programs, career support, and helping wounded service members transition successfully to civilian life. Later fundraisers have included other causes such as the American Cancer Society. 

Shorts MaGee livestreams some of the walks on his main YouTube channel and uses the effort both to create content and to drive real-world fundraising and awareness.

How to support:

•  Donate via his GoFundMe campaigns (search Shorts MaGee or “Mike’s Miles” / Wounded Warrior Project fundraisers on GoFundMe).

•  Follow the journey on YouTube: youtube.com/@ShortsMaGeeTV

•  Show support with merch: Shorts MaGee has stated that you can buy a “Mike’s Miles” T-shirt directly through links/promotions on his YouTube channel.