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Raised:
$2,410
12%Goal:
$20,000

Amherst

Hosted by YMCA of Cumberland

28Walkers7Teams12Volunteers51Days 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

Amherst (YMCA of Cumberland) is super grateful for our fantastic 2025 sponsors! View all sponsors >

Event Day Details

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

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92 Church Street, Amherst, Nova Scotia

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!

Amherst Maps

Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:

Amherst 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

Team YMCA

Evlynn McAloney

5

155.00

2

Rotary Club of Amherst

Denise Corey

2

150.00

3

Maggie's Ladybugs

Alyssa Estabrooks

5

95.00

4

The ECE Learning Legends

Christina Kenny

8

10.00

5

Christ Church Amherst

Keith Hunter

1

6

Amherst Regional High School

Stephen Haley

4

7

Unknown Winter Warriors

Melissa Proctor

3

#

Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Nancy Pryce

Team YMCA

5

130.00

2

Sarah MacMaster

Maggie's Ladybugs

3

95.00

3

Vanessa McManaman

Team YMCA

1

25.00

4

Christina Kenny

The ECE Learning Legends

1

10.00

5

Lori-Anne Trenholm

The ECE Learning Legends

6

Beth Doucette

Team YMCA

7

Bethany MacNeil

Amherst Regional High School

8

Theo Downey

Amherst Regional High School

9

Gayle Trenholm

The ECE Learning Legends

10

Chrissy Castonguay

The ECE Learning Legends

11

Trevor Proctor

Unknown Winter Warriors

12

Denise Corey

Rotary Club of Amherst

13

Melissa Proctor

Unknown Winter Warriors

14

Jennifer Pothier

The ECE Learning Legends

15

Jill Peterson

The ECE Learning Legends

16

Charlotte Gallivan

Rotary Club of Amherst

17

Jolene Cormier

Unknown Winter Warriors

18

Meghan Hicks

The ECE Learning Legends

19

Twyla Horne

The ECE Learning Legends

20

Evlynn McAloney

Team YMCA

21

Alyssa Estabrooks

Maggie's Ladybugs

22

Heather Nichols

Maggie's Ladybugs

23

Trina Clarke

Team YMCA

24

Kim McMillan

Maggie's Ladybugs

25

Keith Hunter

Christ Church Amherst

26

Christian Smith

Maggie's Ladybugs

27

Aether Farrish

Amherst Regional High School

28

Stephen Haley

Amherst Regional High School

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 YMCA of Cumberland

The YMCA of Cumberland is a charitable organization responsible for the development of our local and global communities in spirit, mind and body.


Thanks to our generous supporters, the Y delivers critical programs throughout Cumberland County to people from all walks of life, at all ages and life stages.


We're excited to be part of the Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk, and invite you to sign up and help us raise vital funds that will go towards helping people in your community through our Homelessness Prevention and Outreach and membership financial assistance program.

2024 CNOY Photos

Special thanks to our many amazing volunteer photographers!

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Contact Us


CNOY Amherst 2025

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

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