Dr. Mordecai Brownlee, president of the Community College of Aurora, walked the entire length of the 71-mile High Line Canal trail to help raise money for the school's student emergency fund.

The fund helps students cover unexpected expenses such as utility bills, gas money, baby formula, and other resources to help keep them enrolled when money is tight.

The idea for the walk came about when Dr. Brownlee had a conversation with the widow of Bill Wiggins, one of CCA's founders.  Brownlee wanted to honor the spirit of service Wiggins had always shown to the school and the community.

In total, "Miles With Mordecai" raised nearly $100,000 from 77 donors.