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Grey Highlands

United Way Bruce Grey - Grey Highlands

45 Walkers|9 Teams|4 Volunteers

The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly fundraising walk in support of United Way Bruce Grey and South East Grey Community Health Centre. 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 United Way Bruce Grey - Grey Highlands

The Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser raises funds for one of United Way Bruce Grey’s core priorities: “From Poverty to Possibility.” This initiative funds essential programs that tackle food insecurity, utility assistance, homelessness, and the provision of school supplies for students from low-income families—fostering lasting change and hope for a brighter future.

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The South East Grey Community Health Centre (SEGCHC) plays a vital role in supporting individuals and families in Grey Highlands facing the challenges of poverty. Thanks to the 2024 Coldest Night of the Year event, SEGCHC provided 227 free boxes of fresh produce to local families in need.


Join us for the 2025 Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk on Saturday, February 22nd. Funds raised will directly support vulnerable community members in Grey Highlands. Together, we can make a meaningful difference right here at home.


https://unitedwayofbrucegrey.com/

https://www.segchc.ca/

Grey Highlands 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

Team Pickleball: Grey Highlands SEGCHC

Debbie Plested

6

3,115.00

2

SEGCHC Board of Directors

Janet Pounder

3

2,300.00

3

CHC: Healthy People, Vibrant Communities

Tanya Shute

8

1,965.00

4

Municipality of Grey Highlands

Jerri-Lynn Levitt

8

1,175.00

5

YMCA Owen Sound Grey Bruce - Housing is a Human Right

Matthew Shute

4

1,100.00

6

United With Us

Paul Wagenaar

2

855.00

7

Marie Keyzer

Marie Keyzer

2

535.00

8

Team Lloyd

Cheryl Lloyd

2

75.00

9

Pickleball Club of Grey Highlands

Bryden Jones

1

#

Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Debbie Plested

Team Pickleball: Grey Highlands SEGCHC

8

1,350.00

2

Janet Pounder

SEGCHC Board of Directors

5

1,150.00

3

Reid Dennison

Team Pickleball: Grey Highlands SEGCHC

12

670.00

4

Larry Mann

SEGCHC Board of Directors

5

550.00

5

Crystal Ferguson

CHC: Healthy People, Vibrant Communities

2

520.00

6

Marie Keyzer

Marie Keyzer

11

485.00

7

Barbara Dobreen

Municipality of Grey Highlands

9

400.00

8

Paul Wagenaar

United With Us

1

400.00

9

Karen Alton

Team Pickleball: Grey Highlands SEGCHC

5

350.00

10

Sandra Belbeck

CHC: Healthy People, Vibrant Communities

7

345.00

11

Claire Russell

CHC: Healthy People, Vibrant Communities

2

300.00

12

Tanya Shute

CHC: Healthy People, Vibrant Communities

7

300.00

13

Bryden Jones

Team Pickleball: Grey Highlands SEGCHC

3

295.00

14

Anna Goudy

6

295.00

15

Karen Holt

Municipality of Grey Highlands

8

285.00

16

Laura Voisin

YMCA Owen Sound Grey Bruce - Housing is a Human Right

8

270.00

17

Cathy Miller

4

200.00

18

Matthew Shute

YMCA Owen Sound Grey Bruce - Housing is a Human Right

2

200.00

19

Kristen Penny

CHC: Healthy People, Vibrant Communities

3

175.00

20

Jackie Ralph

United With Us

3

150.00

21

Steacy Den Haan

1

150.00

22

Dane Nielsen

Municipality of Grey Highlands

2

150.00

23

Joanne Gainer

Team Pickleball: Grey Highlands SEGCHC

1

150.00

24

Rudy Hartmann

Team Pickleball: Grey Highlands SEGCHC

1

150.00

25

Crystal Stoyanoff

YMCA Owen Sound Grey Bruce - Housing is a Human Right

3

150.00

26

Cecilia Brocklehurst

YMCA Owen Sound Grey Bruce - Housing is a Human Right

2

100.00

27

Jerri-Lynn Levitt

Municipality of Grey Highlands

1

50.00

28

Cheryl Lloyd

Team Lloyd

1

30.00

29

Lachlan Shute

CHC: Healthy People, Vibrant Communities

1

25.00

30

Gavin Lloyd

Team Lloyd

1

20.00

31

Dominic Hedger

32

Jaime Burlack

CHC: Healthy People, Vibrant Communities

33

Alyson DeLaat

CHC: Healthy People, Vibrant Communities

34

Tracy Matthews

Marie Keyzer

35

Rob DelDuca

Municipality of Grey Highlands

36

Melissa Hutchinson

Municipality of Grey Highlands

37

Sandra Mcintosh

SEGCHC Board of Directors

38

Abby Durward

39

Bryden Jones

Pickleball Club of Grey Highlands

40

Jim and Mary Wilkie

#

Organization

Team Name

Members

Raised

1

South East Grey Community Health Centre

Team Pickleball: Grey Highlands SEGCHC

6

3,115.00

2

South East Grey Community Health Centre

CHC: Healthy People, Vibrant Communities

8

1,965.00

3

Municipality of Grey Highlands

Municipality of Grey Highlands

8

1,175.00

4

YMCA

YMCA Owen Sound Grey Bruce - Housing is a Human Right

4

1,100.00

5

Pickleball Club of Grey Highlands

Pickleball Club of Grey Highlands

1

Community Sponsors

Grey Highlands (United Way Bruce Grey - Grey Highlands) is super grateful for our fantastic 2025 sponsors! View all sponsors >

Event Day Details

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

Start/Finish Google Map

55 Victoria Ave, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0

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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Grey Highlands Maps

Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:

Contact Us


CNOY Grey Highlands 2025

Kristy Andre Event Director
Phone 5193761560
Email fundraiser@unitedwaybg.com

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