Updates
The news log for the Faith Walk. Plain language, dated entries, links to the original coverage of each.
The walk finished on Jul 27, 2026 — Day 124, 3,000 miles from Philadelphia to California. Read the finish.
- 2026-07-27
Minister Zay Completes the 3,000-Mile Walk to California
On Day 124, Minister Zay walked into Needles, California and finished the 3,000-mile Faith Walk from Philadelphia — 124 days after setting out, and three months after a vehicle strike in Indiana that put him in the hospital. He livestreamed nearly every mile on Twitch. The walk raised money to build HMBL University, a trade school for Philadelphia teens. Covered by Complex, NBC10 Philadelphia, CBS News Philadelphia, The Source, Hollywood Unlocked, and others.
Read full update → - 2026-05-08
Faith Walk Adds RV for Rolling Support
Minister Zay announced an RV that will roll alongside the 3,000-mile Faith Walk as a mobile support and rest vehicle. The RV is staged in Indianapolis, IN as Zay continues toward Camby and the next stretch of the route to California. Announced in a Reel on his Instagram (@hmblzay) on May 8, 2026.
Read full update → - 2026-04-28
Walk Paused After Accident on the Route
On Day 34 of the 3,000-mile Faith Walk, Minister Zay was struck by a vehicle on U.S. 40 in Indiana while livestreaming. He was hospitalized; condition reported as stable and not life-threatening. The walk and daily livestream are paused while he recovers. Coverage by Fox 29, Fox 59, TMZ, The Shade Room, and others.
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For the whole route he walked, see the map. For prayer, see the prayer hub.