Raised:
$36,29172%Goal:
$50,000
$36,29172%Goal:
$50,000
Grande Prairie
Hosted by CMHA ANWR
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
Grande Prairie (CMHA ANWR) is super grateful for our fantastic 2023 sponsors! View all sponsors >
Servus Credit Union
Lead Sponsor
Strasdin Sangha Orthodontics
Lead Sponsor
The Grande Prairie Autogroup
Supporting Sponsor
Canadian Tire (Grande Prairie)
Rest Stop Sponsor
Ortho 101
Rest Stop Sponsor
Fountain Tire GP Truck Center
Route Sponsor
Crouse's Cleaners
Route Sponsor
Grande Prairie Firefighters
Route Sponsor
Secure
Route Sponsor
Doctors EyeCare Grande Prairie
Route Sponsor
Oliver's Funeral Home
Route Sponsor
Mother by Nature
Media Sponsor
Starbucks Coffee Rio Can Center
Goods and Services
Flip Entertainment
Goods and Services
Major Rentals
Goods and Services
The Candian Brewhouse
Goods and Services
2023 CNOY Photos
Thanks to all of our amazing photographer volunteers! If you've got CNOY Day photos or videos you'd like to share, email it to photos@bluesea.org.
Grande Prairie 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
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 CMHA ANWR
CMHA ANWR is a dynamic organization serving Grande Prairie and surrounding regions, spreading the word about Mental Health, supports and services.
Let's stand up together Grande Prairie and all of Northern Alberta, to let people know they are not alone. As we do this walk for The Coldest Night of the Year, we walk together. - all ages, cultures, groups, and businesses.
Mental Health is no longer a taboo word. Support this incredible fundraiser to help keep our programs running and expanding! Come walk with us on February 25th, and make some noise about mental health.
Event Day Details
Save the date - CNOY Day is February 25, 2023!
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 + see you in 2024!
Not able to join us in person on CNOY Day? We hope you'll 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.
- 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 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 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: 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 under the age of 18 on your team, they will need to submit a waiver from their parent or guardian.
- An online form will be emailed to all parents/guardians in advance of CNOY Day
- You may also bring a filled-out printed waiver
- 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!
Grande Prairie Maps
Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:
5kmView + print!
Route starts at Ernie Radbourne Pavilion and returns to the Ernie Radbourne Pavilion.
Contact Us
CNOY Grande Prairie 2023
Sherilee Crawley Event Director
Phone 1.780.832.7618
Email sherilee.crawley@gpcmha.ca