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Superfan Walks 62 Miles for UConn Hoops Charity
14 Oct
Summary
- Henry Blethen, 'Little Red,' walked 62 miles to a UConn exhibition game.
- The walk aimed to raise over $12,000 for the Husky Ticket Project.
- Donovan Clingan matched a $1,000 donation to the fan's cause.
UConn superfan Henry Blethen, famously known as "Little Red," undertook a grueling 62-mile walk to attend the men's basketball team's exhibition opener against Syracuse on Tuesday evening, October 13, 2026. Blethen began his journey near the Massachusetts border on Monday morning, October 12, pausing overnight in Glastonbury before arriving at Mohegan Sun Arena.
This year's trek significantly surpassed his previous 44-mile walk from January 2026, motivated by a desire to go "above and beyond" and galvanize fan support. Blethen's walk also served as a fundraiser for the Husky Ticket Project, a charity dedicated to providing UConn athletics experiences to children across Connecticut. Before the game, his campaign had already raised over $12,000, with notable contributions including a $500 donation from former assistant coach Luke Murray and a $1,000 match from NBA star Donovan Clingan.
Blethen expressed that the primary motivation for enduring the painful miles was the emotional reward of helping children attend UConn games and forget their troubles. The exhibition game also marked the unofficial start of the 2026-27 campaign for the Huskies, renewing a rivalry with Syracuse not seen in eight years.
