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Amherst

YMCA of Cumberland

61 Walkers|14 Teams|14 Volunteers|7 Days 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!

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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.

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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.

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
Challenge Teams

#

Team Name

Captain

Members

Raised

1

Rotary Club of Amherst

Denise Corey

5

2,570.00

2

Christ Church Amherst

Keith Hunter

1

2,545.00

3

Unknown Winter Warriors

Melissa Proctor

5

1,041.00

4

Team YMCA

Evlynn McAloney

9

812.35

5

Parker’s aquatic team

Parker Ross

3

683.45

6

Night of the walking Deli

Fran Hubbars

1

447.00

7

Holy Family SSVP

Dianne Gillis

1

285.00

8

The ECE Learning Legends

Christina Kenny

11

190.00

9

Amherst Regional High School

Stephen Haley

10

170.00

10

RE/MAX COUNTY LINE REALTY

RE/MAX COUNTY LINE REALTY & fellow Cumberland Realtors

1

100.00

11

Maggie's Ladybugs

Alyssa Estabrooks

6

95.00

12

First time 4 Amhy

Laura Bryson

2

13

Return of the Snowcones

Gillian Strong

1

14

Hot chocolate and chill

Janet Ripley

4

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Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Keith Hunter

Christ Church Amherst

21

2,545.00

2

Morris Haugg

Rotary Club of Amherst

4

1,600.00

3

Trevor Proctor

Unknown Winter Warriors

5

641.00

4

Paul Calder

Rotary Club of Amherst

9

500.00

5

Tucker Cober

Parker’s aquatic team

6

450.00

6

Evlynn McAloney

Team YMCA

15

430.00

7

Fran Hubbars

Night of the walking Deli

2

397.00

8

Dianne Gillis

Holy Family SSVP

5

285.00

9

Denise Corey

Rotary Club of Amherst

7

270.00

10

Parker Ross

Parker’s aquatic team

5

233.45

11

Ronnie Black

Unknown Winter Warriors

7

230.00

12

Nancy Pryce

Team YMCA

5

130.00

13

Jolene Cormier

Unknown Winter Warriors

5

130.00

14

Arilynn Menzies

Amherst Regional High School

2

120.00

15

Chrissy Castonguay

The ECE Learning Legends

3

105.00

16

Trina Clarke

Team YMCA

1

100.00

17

RE/MAX COUNTY LINE REALTY & fellow Cumberland Realtors

RE/MAX COUNTY LINE REALTY

2

100.00

18

Sarah MacMaster

Maggie's Ladybugs

3

95.00

19

Beth Doucette

Team YMCA

2

70.00

20

Charlotte Gallivan

Rotary Club of Amherst

1

50.00

21

Stephen Haley

Amherst Regional High School

1

50.00

22

Christina Kenny

The ECE Learning Legends

3

40.00

23

Melissa Proctor

Unknown Winter Warriors

2

40.00

24

Kristina Pothier

Team YMCA

1

32.35

25

Lori-Anne Trenholm

The ECE Learning Legends

1

25.00

26

Vanessa McManaman

Team YMCA

1

25.00

27

Carin Rafuse

The ECE Learning Legends

1

20.00

28

Daniel Mackay

First time 4 Amhy

29

Amreen Patel

The University of Niagara Falls Canada

30

Bethany MacNeil

Amherst Regional High School

31

Theo Downey

Amherst Regional High School

32

Gayle Trenholm

The ECE Learning Legends

33

Ian Ripley

Hot chocolate and chill

34

Danica Wallis

Amherst Regional High School

35

Laura Ashley Farrow

Team YMCA

36

Jennifer Pothier

The ECE Learning Legends

37

Jill Peterson

The ECE Learning Legends

38

Levi Allen

Parker’s aquatic team

39

Meghan Hicks

The ECE Learning Legends

40

Aiden Kivisto

Team YMCA

41

Iesha Gabriel

Hot chocolate and chill

42

Sherman Beal

Unknown Winter Warriors

43

Gillian Strong

Return of the Snowcones

44

Twyla Horne

The ECE Learning Legends

45

Brooklyn Beatty

Team YMCA

46

Piper Sparling

Amherst Regional High School

47

Jeeyun Jung

Amherst Regional High School

48

Caterina Polito

Amherst Regional High School

49

Alyssa Estabrooks

Maggie's Ladybugs

50

Heather Nichols

Maggie's Ladybugs

51

Kim McMillan

Maggie's Ladybugs

52

Madeline Tower

Amherst Regional High School

53

Becky Chitty

Hot chocolate and chill

54

James Goodwin

Rotary Club of Amherst

55

Christian Smith

Maggie's Ladybugs

56

Emily Boudreau

The ECE Learning Legends

57

Laura Bryson

First time 4 Amhy

58

Alicia McInnis

Maggie's Ladybugs

59

Aether Farrish

Amherst Regional High School

60

Janet Ripley

Hot chocolate and chill

61

Rachel Pond-Kirk

The ECE Learning Legends

#

Organization

Team Name

Members

Raised

1

Rotary International

Rotary Club of Amherst

5

2,570.00

2

Christ Church Amherst

Christ Church Amherst

1

2,545.00

3

Holy Family SSVP

Holy Family SSVP

1

285.00

4

Amherst Regional High School

Amherst Regional High School

10

170.00

5

RE/MAX

RE/MAX COUNTY LINE REALTY

1

100.00

Community Sponsors

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

Top Challengers

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!

Event Day Details

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

Start/Finish Google Map

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!

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Amherst Maps

Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:

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