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Brandon

Samaritan House Ministries

41 Walkers|10 Teams|3 Volunteers|14 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 Samaritan House Ministries

Samaritan House Ministries has been working to reach those in Brandon and the surrounding area for over three decades. Thousands of people are assisted every month through our food bank and resource centre, safe and warm shelter, literacy and employment programs, second-stage housing, and food sustainability programs.

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We are grateful for the ongoing contributions of individuals, churches, government and non-government organizations, and for the businesses who support Samaritan House Ministries in its efforts, through donations of food, money and time.


Samaritan House Programs Include:

• Manitoba's 2nd largest Food Bank

• Safe & Warm Shelter

• Community Garden Network

• Literacy and CAEC Programs

• Employment Resources

• Mary's House Second-stage Housing

• Volunteering Opportunities


Winter is a tough time for homeless and hurting people in Brandon. The Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk is a terrific way to support Samaritan House and the community it serves.

Brandon 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

Polar Vortex

Madeline Buchanan

6

2,700.00

2

Samaritan House Snow Angels

Samaritan House Ministries

2

2,100.00

3

Frosty Toes in Old shoes

Barbara McNish

1

1,065.00

4

Snowshoe Crew

Danielle Kenler

7

600.00

5

Maryland Park friends & family

Robyn Paulishyn

11

555.00

6

Zosa

Rebecca Zosa

2

270.00

7

Brandon Care Bears

Shannon Saltarelli

3

169.00

8

Hope for all

Heather Stewart

3

100.00

9

Heather's Hikers

Heather Ramsey

2

10

Sun Dogs

Marcia Wiebe

2

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Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Madeline Buchanan

Polar Vortex

2

2,200.00

2

Barbara McNish

Frosty Toes in Old shoes

12

565.00

3

Rebecca Zosa

Zosa

9

270.00

4

Danielle Kenler

Snowshoe Crew

6

240.00

5

Ariel Buchanan

Polar Vortex

2

150.00

6

Craig Hosea

Snowshoe Crew

1

100.00

7

Vicki Davis

Snowshoe Crew

1

100.00

8

Heather Stewart

Hope for all

1

100.00

9

Amy cochrane

Maryland Park friends & family

1

100.00

10

Elliott Poncsak

Maryland Park friends & family

4

100.00

11

Jenna Jugganaikloo

Maryland Park friends & family

1

100.00

12

Kirsten Copeland

Maryland Park friends & family

2

75.00

13

Brenda Gibson

Snowshoe Crew

2

70.00

14

Robyn Paulishyn

Maryland Park friends & family

1

60.00

15

Karen Burton

Snowshoe Crew

1

50.00

16

Ben, Laurel & Kids Loewen

Polar Vortex

1

50.00

17

Colby Copeland

Maryland Park friends & family

1

25.00

18

Raelle Whiteside

Maryland Park friends & family

1

20.00

19

Blaine Clark

Snowshoe Crew

1

20.00

20

Emmy Sanderson

Brandon Care Bears

21

Mackenzie (Mac) Clark

Maryland Park friends & family

22

Heather Ramsey

Heather's Hikers

23

Skye Zosa

Zosa

24

David Buchanan

Polar Vortex

25

Jordyn Bradco

Maryland Park friends & family

26

Marian Ramage

Hope for all

27

Samaritan House Ministries

Samaritan House Snow Angels

28

Heather Symbalisty

Samaritan House Snow Angels

29

Marcia Wiebe

Sun Dogs

30

Patricia Toth

Hope for all

31

Scott Blyth

32

Carol Koop

Polar Vortex

33

Wally Koop

Polar Vortex

34

Dave Lysack

Heather's Hikers

35

Brian Wyzlic

Maryland Park friends & family

36

Shannon Saltarelli

Brandon Care Bears

37

Amanda Dupuis

Brandon Care Bears

38

Carla Amey

Sun Dogs

39

Akaps M

40

Rebecca Harvey

Snowshoe Crew

#

Organization

Team Name

Members

Raised

1

Westoba Credit Union

Snowshoe Crew

7

600.00

2

Maryland Park friends & family

Maryland Park friends & family

11

555.00

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

451 18th St, Brandon, MB R7A 5A9

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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Brandon Maps

Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:

2/5kmView + print!

This is a 2km route that can be completed more than once to accommodate our 5km walkers!

2024 CNOY Photos

Here's a collection of our favorite photos from CNOY 2024 nationwide. Special thanks to our many amazing volunteer photographers!

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Contact Us


CNOY Brandon 2025

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

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