I Delivered a Penny to MrBeast!

Summary

Ryan Trahan embarks on a 30-day journey across America, starting with just a penny and a dream to deliver it to YouTube sensation MrBeast. Throughout the adventure, Ryan follows three strict rules, earning every bit of food, shelter, and transportation from the penny. Along the way, he raises over 13 million meals for Feeding America. On the final day, with hours left, Ryan faces a scavenger hunt set up by MrBeast before finally delivering a custom-made penny. The video ends with MrBeast donating $50,000 to Feeding America as a grand finale.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker, Ryan Trahan, started a challenge 30 days ago with just a penny and a goal to deliver it to Mr. Beast in North Carolina.
• 💡 The challenge had three rules: all profits had to come from the penny, all living expenses (food, lodging, transportation) must be covered by the penny's profits, and there was a 30-day time limit.
• 🚌 Ryan traveled across the United States using various forms of transportation, spending over $500 on travel alone, and his final leg involved a $20 Uber ride and a train trip.
• 🥤 Ryan frequently relied on McDonald's, using gift cards he earned to sustain himself, and iced coffee became a staple throughout the journey.
• 🚶 Ryan walked around small towns during travel layovers and made the most of his remaining resources, including gift cards for food.
• 📊 The journey raised over 13 million meals (equivalent to $1.3 million) for Feeding America, surpassing the original goal of 1 million meals.
• 🔧 To make his penny delivery special, Ryan's friend Tyler created a giant, 3D penny for him to deliver to Mr. Beast.
• 📍 Mr. Beast set up a scavenger hunt for Ryan, leading him to McDonald's and eventually to a finish line where Ryan’s family and friends were waiting.
• 🎁 As a final surprise, Mr. Beast gave Ryan the chance to donate up to $100,000 to Feeding America, based on which briefcase Ryan chose.
• 💪 The challenge was not only about delivering a penny, but also about raising awareness for Feeding America, connecting with people, and experiencing kindness throughout the journey.

Q & A

What was the main goal of Ryan's 30-day challenge?

Ryan's main goal was to deliver a single penny to Mr. Beast within 30 days, starting from Los Angeles and traveling across America with nothing but that penny.

What rules did Ryan have to follow during this challenge?

Ryan had to follow three rules: 1) All profit must come from the penny, 2) All food, lodging, and transportation must be paid for using the penny's profits, and 3) He had a 30-day time limit to deliver the penny to Mr. Beast.

How did Ryan fund his transportation and meals throughout the challenge?

Ryan funded his transportation and meals by making profits from the original penny, which he used to buy things like bus tickets, Uber rides, and meals, primarily from McDonald's.

What was the main purpose behind Ryan's cross-country journey besides delivering the penny?

The main purpose was to raise money for Feeding America. By the end of the journey, he had helped raise over 13 million meals for families in need.

How did Ryan upgrade the penny for Mr. Beast?

Ryan collaborated with his friend Tyler Blanchard, who created a giant 3D penny for Ryan to deliver instead of a regular penny.

What challenge did Mr. Beast give Ryan when he first spoke to him about the penny delivery?

Mr. Beast challenged Ryan to one-up a previous person who had delivered him a penny, pushing Ryan to deliver something more unique than a regular penny.

What notable locations and transportation did Ryan use during the final day of his journey?

On the final day, Ryan took an Uber to a train station, then a train to a small town near Mr. Beast's location, and later completed his journey on an e-bike, following a scavenger hunt arranged by Mr. Beast.

How did Mr. Beast surprise Ryan at the end of the journey?

Mr. Beast arranged a scavenger hunt involving a Tesla and McDonald's, leading Ryan to a finish line where his wife, family, and friends were waiting.

How did Ryan involve his audience in raising money for Feeding America?

Ryan encouraged his audience to subscribe to his channel, promising to donate one penny for every new subscriber. Additionally, donations from viewers helped raise over 13 million meals.

What final surprise did Mr. Beast offer Ryan at the end of the challenge?

Mr. Beast presented Ryan with four briefcases containing different amounts of money. Ryan selected one, which contained $50,000, and Mr. Beast donated that amount to Feeding America.