Aaron Lai, jr in social studies education, set out at 7AM for his walk to Indiana University in honor of Tyler Trent Foundation. WLFI News 18 @WISH_TV WTHR.com were there to cover his first steps. Purdue University Delta Chi Purdue @PUCancerCenter Aaron Lai #TakeGiantLeaps bit.ly/aaronwalks.

Safely arrived at my first stop 33miles in! Thank you guys for all the love and support! I’m proud to announce that we have SURPASSED our goal. I’m so humbled and grateful. Two more days and I’ll be at IU Bloomington #TYLERSTRONG #BoilerUp #NeverGiveUpT2

Aaron Lai, a brother from our Purdue chapter, is on his second day of his 100-mile walk to honor the late Tyler Trent. x.com/alai2016/statu…

Day 2: 9am-12am, Barely made it to Mile 65 in Coverdale. Pain was unbearable for the last 5 miles but the people that supported me on the way motivated me. This is for you, Tyler Trent Foundation and Grandpa. #TylerStrong #NeverGiveUpT2 Purdue University Indiana University gofundme.com/a-walk-for-tyl…

Running a little late to the Purdue Men's Basketball vs Indiana University game and don’t want to miss a minute so I’ve started running! On mile 75/100 #TylerStrong #NeverGiveUpT2 Donate at: gofundme.com/a-walk-for-tyl…

The home stretch! Aaron Lai has started running so he can be at Assembly by 7 pm. He’s currently in Spencer, about 17 miles out. #TylerStrong WLFI News 18

“Uhhh, I walked from Purdue. Where do I get my ticket?” 😂😂 Aaron Lai hobbles into Assembly WLFI News 18

I made it at 620pm. With Tyler Trent Foundation and my Grandfather in mind, I ran the last 6miles. 100 Miles for Tyler Trent done. Thank you everyone for the support! You can still donate! gofundme.com/a-walk-for-tyl… #TylerStrong #NeverGiveUpT2 Purdue Men's Basketball Indiana Basketball

What an honor to meet you Aaron Lai ! What an amazing young man you are and what an accomplishment. Just WOW! Words are inadequate for our gratefulness for your sacrifice! Praying you get some seriously good rest tonight and recovery! So glad our Boilers won!!!💛🖤

Tonight's real MVP. 👏 Aaron Lai (Aaron Lai) walked/ran 100 miles from West Lafayette to Bloomington in honor of Tyler Trent and his grandfather and their fights against cancer. And he saw a Purdue Men's Basketball win:

WATCH: This is our entire story of Aaron Lai's 100 mile walk from WL to Bloomington for Tyler Trent Foundation, from training to arriving at Assembly Hall. Aaron, you are incredible! Thank you for letting me tell your story. $22k (and counting) raised for cancer research! WLFI News 18 (1/2)

Aaron Lai's (a junior in social studies education) story made it to Sports Illustrated si.com/college-basket… and ESPN espn.com/mens-college-b… #takegiantleaps Tyler Trent Foundation @PUCancerCenter Purdue University Delta Chi Purdue Aaron Lai Delta Chi

I just know Tyler is celebrating in heaven this amazing accomplishment by Aaron Lai and rejoicing in the money that’s been raised to fight cancer!

Coach just keeps spitting fire at press conferences 🔥🔥🔥

Aaron Lai walked 100 miles in February to raise awareness and donations in honor of Tyler Trent. On #PurdueDayofGiving, he walked in our door with $29,655 from Delta Chi for the Tyler Trent Cancer Endowment. Thank you, Aaron—we're proud to call you a fellow Boilermaker.

Purdue launched itself into the #Elite8 for the first time since 2000. Enjoy the top plays from Purdue Men's Basketball's thrilling #MarchMadness run! #BoilerUp 🚂

If everyone could take a second out of their day and go to @hotbox_purdue on instagram and like Will Collier’s picture to help him win the BMOC competition on campus!

We had so much fun participating in AXiD Purdue and Delta Chi Purdue philanthropic dodgeball tournament tonight! Congrats ladies on the big win! Let’s hope our boys can follow our lead tonight in the sweet sixteen!