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Raised:
$15,675
7%Goal:
$225,000

Kitchener

Hosted by Ray of Hope Community Centre

34Walkers13Teams82Days Left

The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly fundraising walk in support of local charities. Let’s change the tune for people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness... because it’s cold out there. Join us on February 22, 2025 - team up, fundraise, and walk with us!

Community Sponsors

Kitchener (Ray of Hope Community Centre) is super grateful for our fantastic 2025 sponsors! View all sponsors >

Event Day Details

Save the date - CNOY Day is February 22, 2025!

StartGoogle Map

Cameron Heights Collegiate - cafeteria

- enter through the front doors -

301 Charles St E, Kitchener, ON N2G 2P8


Finish Location


Ray of Hope Community Centre

659 King St E, Kitchener, ON N2G 2M4

- entrance off of Stirling Lane -

Kitchener, ON N2G 2M4


Parking is available at Cameron Heights 50 Kent

(Thrift on Kent and MCC parking lot)

Schedule

  • 4:00 pm: Meet Check-in
  • 4:45 pm: Muster Gather for Opening Remarks
  • 5:00 pm: Move Send-off
  • 6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
  • 7:00 pm: Mosey Goodbye + see you in 2026!

Not able to join us in person at the Main Event? We hope you'll register, fundraise and walk offsite with friends and family.

Route Details

  • Route Distances: Check out the maps below to see where we will be walking.
  • Rest stop: Keep an eye out for opportunities to rest and refresh with yummy snacks along the route.
  • Signage: Routes will be well-signed with our bold blue CNOY signs.
  • Route Support: Route marshals, rest stop hosts, and support vehicle drivers provide support along the route.
  • Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
  • No Pets: We love our little furballs like you do, but pets are not permitted at the Coldest Night of the Year except for approved and trained service animals. Read more about our pet policy >

Check-In

  • All walkers participating at the Main Event on Saturday, February 22, 2025 must check-in upon arrival.
  • Toques! Fundraising walkers who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a CNOY toque as a thank you on event day, while supplies last.
  • Offsite fundraising walkers can contact their local event director to arrange toque pickup the week of the event.

Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!

Handling Money

  • Credit Card: The Best Option! Simple, secure, automatically tax receipted for gifts of $20+. Visit the Donate page, share your personal page link, or have your donor call the CNOY Head Office.
  • Cheques: The Old Faithful - made out to Coldest Night of the Year with your name on the Memo line. Mail them to CNOY Head Office along with your completed pledge form.
  • Cash: You have 2 options:
  • 1. Login to FundHub, click “Enter $$ and Cheques,” create pledges for your cash donations, pay them off with your personal credit card, and keep the cash. OR...
  • 2. Write a cheque (made out to “Coldest Night of the Year”) for the total amount of cash you’ve collected. Mail it to the CNOY Head Office with your completed pledge sheet.

Waivers

All participants must register online and accept the electronic waiver.

  • Adults accept the waiver automatically when they register online.
  • Youth/Children under the age of majority need a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
  • An online form will be emailed to all parents/guardians before CNOY Day.
  • Waivers will also be available at check-in on CNOY Day.

What to Bring

A few common sense suggestions:

  • A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)
  • Good waterproof shoes/boots for walking
  • Warm coat and mitts/gloves
  • Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities
  • Your own water bottle
  • A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for!

Kitchener Maps

Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:

Kitchener Scoreboard

Are you thrashing the competition (for a good cause)? Find out here! Stats are updated every 15 minutes. See how you stack up on the national scoreboard >

Teams
Walkers

#

Team Name

Captain

Members

Raised

1

YNCU Kitchener - Executive Place

Anita Araujo

8

1,300.00

2

Frozen Assets

Kyla Arsenault

2

825.00

3

Lincoln Roaders

David McKee

3

825.00

4

Maggie’s Misfits

Cheryl MacLean

2

800.00

5

PineGrove

Tony Grove

5

500.00

6

Rockin' Rays

Mitchell Vandermey

3

300.00

7

Wilmot Center Walkers

Wynne Ross

1

25.00

8

Irwinning

Tiffany Irwin

1

9

#WetheHope

Dan Wideman

1

10

Team Testerton

Jim Testerton

1

11

YNCU-Kitchener

Lynne Jackson

1

12

Kitchener Rotary Road Warriors

Louise Gardiner

1

13

S'more walkers

David Landry

1

#

Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Anthony Piscitelli

YNCU Kitchener - Executive Place

9

1,250.00

2

Tiffany Svensson

Lincoln Roaders

7

800.00

3

Joanne Bush

Maggie’s Misfits

5

800.00

4

Kyla Arsenault

Frozen Assets

5

525.00

5

Tonya Verburg

Rockin' Rays

4

300.00

6

Angelica DeVos

Frozen Assets

1

250.00

7

Abigail Hissa

1

100.00

8

Lisa Colangelo

YNCU Kitchener - Executive Place

1

50.00

9

David McKee

Lincoln Roaders

1

25.00

10

Wynne Ross

Wilmot Center Walkers

1

25.00

11

Russ Grove

PineGrove

12

Cindy Fish

YNCU Kitchener - Executive Place

13

Scott Starra

Rockin' Rays

14

Lynne Jackson

YNCU-Kitchener

15

Shezmin Samji

YNCU Kitchener - Executive Place

16

Ryan Robinson

17

Louise Gardiner

Kitchener Rotary Road Warriors

18

Tony Grove

PineGrove

19

David Landry

S'more walkers

20

Emily Brubacher

PineGrove

21

Sue Grove

PineGrove

22

Jenna Paikowsky

23

Carson Grove

PineGrove

24

Jane Chen

Lincoln Roaders

25

Anita Araujo

YNCU Kitchener - Executive Place

26

Tiffany Irwin

Irwinning

27

Dan Wideman

#WetheHope

28

Jennifer Dray

YNCU Kitchener - Executive Place

29

Olamide Babalola

YNCU Kitchener - Executive Place

30

Alex Kalmar

31

Mitchell Vandermey

Rockin' Rays

32

Aimee Wagner

YNCU Kitchener - Executive Place

33

Cheryl MacLean

Maggie’s Misfits

34

Jim Testerton

Team Testerton

The Challenge

Got a big-hearted business, workplace, group, church, or community? Step up and join the Challenge to compete for your local pride in support of CNOY. Check the National Challengeboard to see more!

About Ray of Hope Community Centre

The Ray of Hope Community Centre is a day shelter located in Downtown Kitchener that serves 300-400 people daily. Our guests can access food, hygiene, health, and spiritual services that suit their needs and preferences.


Some of our programs and resources are:


  • A Marketplace food hamper program
  • Showers, laundry, haircuts, clothing, and hygiene items
  • Chaplaincy and staff support
  • Programing and services to help build bridges out of poverty
  • Access to nurses for primary care, foot care, and mental health

Coldest Night of the Year covers 25% of the Community Centre budget for the entire year!


Join us on February 22, 2025, and make an impact in your community!

2024 CNOY Photos

Special thanks to our many amazing volunteer photographers!

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Contact Us


CNOY Kitchener 2025

The CNOY Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email kitchener@cnoy.org

Got questions about the Coldest Night of the Year?
info@cnoy.org | 1.877.743.3413