$17,72017%Goal:
$100,000
Elora
Hosted by Elora House
The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly walk to raise money for local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Join us on February 25, 2023 - team up, fundraise, walk, and gather for good... because it’s cold out there.
Community Sponsors
Elora (Elora House) is super grateful for our fantastic 2023 sponsors! View all sponsors >
Elora Scoreboard
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The Challenge
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About Elora House
Elora House is a place where we are providing safe housing and support for women exploited by sex trafficking. First and foremost, we care for them and give them acceptance in practical and loving ways.
We give these ladies a space that allows for transformation and restoration; for the hope of a life free from modern slavery. We invite the ladies to come here with the idea of rest and stabilization post sex trafficking. Our primary focus is on health and wellness. Our programming offers routine and balance. We provide 24/7 care at our home on the front line with professional, friendly and caring staff to be there for these girls. Our broader team is comprised of a cross-section of community members and organizations. This is in order to have as many resources as possible available to our residents. We are able to offer "first stage" off the streets home and also have a second stage for long term support. This is brand new as we moved our location and have a much bigger facility. We allow the residents to stay until we find a safe, stable home for them.
Event Day Details
Save the date - CNOY Day is February 25, 2023!
StartGoogle Map
7445 Wellington County Rd 21, Elora, ON N0B 1S0
The Grand River Raceway
Start Location
We will be walking on the racetrack of the Grand River Raceway.
Key Facts:
Track Size: ½ Mile= 0.8kms
Depending on how long you are walking, depends how many times around the track you walk.
Racetrack Base: Granular Base
Racetrack Cushion: Stonedust
Lighting: Well lit
Schedule
- 4:00 pm: Meet Check-in opens
- 5:00 pm: Move Opening remarks + send-off
- 6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 7:00 pm: Mosey Goodbye + Go Home
Not able to join us in person on CNOY Day? We hope you'll register to 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: All 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.
- 12 and under walkers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
- 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 here: FAQ: pets.
Check-In
- All walkers must check-in personally to participate in the in-person event on Saturday, February 25, 2023.
- 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.
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 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 sheet.
- 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: When you register online, you automatically accept an electronic waiver, which is all that is needed for adults.
- Youth/Children: If you have youth or children on your team, they will need to have their parent or guardian sign a printed paper waiver.
- Someone on your team (like you!) must take a photo of all child/youth waivers and send them to waivers@cnoy.org.
- Waivers will be available at check-in on Event 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!
Elora Maps
Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:
We are walking on the race track. Loop twice for 2km, and 5 times for 5km.
2022 CNOY Photos
Here's a collection of our favourite photos from CNOY 2022 nationwide - special thanks to our many volunteer photographers who sent them in!
Contact Us
CNOY Elora 2023
Coldest Night Team Participant & Donor Services
Phone 12892448997
Email shannon.frizzell@gmail.com