Raised:
$61,758
123%Goal:
$50,000

Halifax Downtown

Hosted by ARK

272Walkers34Teams41Volunteers0°C

The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly walk to raise money for local charities and awareness of homelessness, housing & food insecurity in our community. Join us on February 25, 2023 - team up, fundraise, walk, and gather for good... because it’s cold out there.

Community Sponsors

Halifax Downtown (ARK) is super grateful for our fantastic 2023 sponsors! View all sponsors >

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.

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Halifax Downtown 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

#

Team Name

Captain

Members

Raised

1

All Nations Wild & Crazies

Carrie Vroege

14

5,410.00

2

Shaar Shalom and Friends

Gregory Hirsch

16

3,715.00

3

St Thomas Anglican Church, Fall River

Linda Chapman

10

3,626.06

4

First Walkers

Heather Rigby

8

3,610.00

5

St John the Evangelist

Sue Moxley

5

3,085.00

6

ARK Home Team

Beth van Hoeve

3

2,825.00

7

Students in Service

Lian Vroege

16

2,821.00

8

Prospect Pavers

Nicole Fraughton

22

2,600.00

9

The outlanders

Jill Hurley

12

2,410.00

10

HSBC Dragons

Christine McGinnis

9

2,267.00

11

Sled Dogs

Abby Jolly

3

2,238.30

12

Anchor City Rollers

Daphne Ross Sleigh

2

1,830.00

13

Skyline_Nova Scotia

Diana Grover

3

1,740.00

14

4H - Help for the Hurt/Homeless or Hungry

Dee Wilson

7

1,560.00

15

Oberland Agriscience

Sarah Zabudsky

6

1,395.00

16

The Pink Triangle Walkers

Susanne Litke

2

1,281.00

17

Over the Hill

Joanne Wells

1

1,280.00

18

TEAM DARRELL LING

DARRELL LING

3

1,213.04

19

Hope United for Change

Helga Budden

1

1,120.00

20

Sole Mates

Lynn Morrison

6

1,055.00

21

Jake's JOY

Jane Corkum

3

720.00

22

Starbucks Halifax

Melody Meisner

10

720.00

23

CISV Halifax

Sarah Finkle

5

595.00

24

HIS Icebreakers

Heather Johnson

2

550.00

25

Setsail

Malcolm Sayle

1

475.00

26

Team J

Jessica lecky

2

400.00

27

NSCC Practical Nursing

Courtney Oliver

44

320.00

28

RBC QTS Halifax Walkers

Moniqa Cornish

10

300.00

29

Omega Pi

Madison Rowe

9

175.00

30

Maguire Family

Emma Maguire

1

150.00

31

Fossil Halifax

Faith Natuha

10

150.00

32

Foundever Canada Atlantic

Andrew Hartlen

1

150.00

33

MBC Counselling

Megan Carbray

4

25.00

34

MSVU Inter-Cultural Food Bridging Society

Emily Theriault

2

#

Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Dave Foley

12

2,100.00

2

Lauren Burke

Sled Dogs

26

1,598.30

3

Joanne Wells

Over the Hill

29

1,280.00

4

Jill Hurley

The outlanders

10

1,090.00

5

Susanne Litke

The Pink Triangle Walkers

10

1,075.00

6

Jordan Sleigh

Anchor City Rollers

16

1,065.00

7

Tom Pettigrew

ARK Home Team

18

1,000.00

8

Sue Moxley

St John the Evangelist

33

995.00

9

Dorothy Swift

St Thomas Anglican Church, Fall River

26

990.00

10

Beth van Hoeve

ARK Home Team

8

900.00

11

Helga Budden

Hope United for Change

12

845.00

12

Valerie Walker

All Nations Wild & Crazies

6

840.00

13

Holly Bell

All Nations Wild & Crazies

10

750.00

14

Daniel Goodman

HSBC Dragons

8

742.00

15

Daphne Ross Sleigh

Anchor City Rollers

11

690.00

16

Linda Chapman

St Thomas Anglican Church, Fall River

11

650.00

17

Jordan Kroeker

Students in Service

6

620.00

18

DARRELL LING

TEAM DARRELL LING

8

600.00

19

Q Ada Blustein

Shaar Shalom and Friends

2

590.00

20

Murray Watson

St John the Evangelist

18

590.00

21

Diana Grover

Skyline_Nova Scotia

13

570.00

22

Piper Macdonald

Oberland Agriscience

6

570.00

23

Sandra Witherbee

4H - Help for the Hurt/Homeless or Hungry

12

550.00

24

Carrie Vroege

All Nations Wild & Crazies

5

535.00

25

Mia Logan

HSBC Dragons

11

530.00

26

Megan Reid

St Thomas Anglican Church, Fall River

14

506.06

27

Jocelyn Rigby

First Walkers

1

500.00

28

Meredith Rigby

First Walkers

1

500.00

29

Ethel Langille Ingram

First Walkers

10

500.00

30

Madeline Rigby

First Walkers

1

500.00

31

Jane Rigby

First Walkers

1

500.00

32

Matthew Rigby

First Walkers

1

500.00

33

Heather Rigby

First Walkers

1

500.00

34

Lian Vroege

Students in Service

7

485.00

35

Wilma Clancy

All Nations Wild & Crazies

6

470.00

36

Heather Johnson

HIS Icebreakers

5

450.00

37

Jane Corkum

Jake's JOY

16

435.00

38

R. G. Karlin

Shaar Shalom and Friends

4

432.00

39

Anna Heerema

Students in Service

5

425.00

40

Malcolm Sayle

Setsail

6

425.00

41

Laura McGrath

Prospect Pavers

8

420.00

42

Gregory Hirsch

Shaar Shalom and Friends

3

414.00

43

Dee Wilson

4H - Help for the Hurt/Homeless or Hungry

5

400.00

44

Susan Diepeveen

All Nations Wild & Crazies

4

350.00

45

Abby Jolly

Sled Dogs

5

340.00

46

Gentil Nduwayesu

Sled Dogs

3

300.00

47

Sarah Zabudsky

Oberland Agriscience

6

295.00

48

Rhonda Fotheringham

The outlanders

3

290.00

49

Nicole Fraughton

Prospect Pavers

8

290.00

50

Marissa Van Harmelen

All Nations Wild & Crazies

7

280.00

51

Donna Bonner

St Thomas Anglican Church, Fall River

11

275.00

52

Lynn Morrison

Sole Mates

7

275.00

53

Matt MacDonald

6

270.00

54

Anita Ward

6

270.00

55

John Aikenhead

St Thomas Anglican Church, Fall River

9

265.00

56

Karla Winham

All Nations Wild & Crazies

4

265.00

57

Shaun Neynens

The outlanders

3

250.00

58

Jonathan Bienko

1

250.00

59

Ashley Morine

Skyline_Nova Scotia

2

250.00

60

Maggie Duinker

All Nations Wild & Crazies

2

250.00

61

Lisa MacNeil

7

250.00

62

Bruce Moxley

St John the Evangelist

1

250.00

63

Margo Grant

All Nations Wild & Crazies

5

250.00

64

Asher Vroege

Students in Service

6

235.00

65

Laverne Daye sibley

4H - Help for the Hurt/Homeless or Hungry

6

235.00

66

Melody Meisner

Starbucks Halifax

4

235.00

67

Esme Hirsch

Shaar Shalom and Friends

2

230.00

68

John Woodroffe

The outlanders

3

230.00

69

Christine McGinnis

HSBC Dragons

4

225.00

70

Mary Kingston

Sole Mates

5

220.00

71

Caelin Nadin

TEAM DARRELL LING

5

213.04

72

Goldie godfrey Godfrey

St Thomas Anglican Church, Fall River

1

205.00

73

Jade Surette

Prospect Pavers

3

200.00

74

Jacquie McCrory

HSBC Dragons

6

200.00

75

Craig Logan

HSBC Dragons

2

200.00

76

Lily Jahncke

Students in Service

1

200.00

77

Sally Cameron

All Nations Wild & Crazies

1

200.00

78

Sonya Locke

Prospect Pavers

2

200.00

79

Megan Sheen

St John the Evangelist

3

200.00

80

Solomon Nagler

Shaar Shalom and Friends

3

186.00

81

joseph hirsch

Shaar Shalom and Friends

1

180.00

82

Laurette Geldenhuys

Shaar Shalom and Friends

1

180.00

83

Isak Hirsch

Shaar Shalom and Friends

1

180.00

84

Elias Hirsch

Shaar Shalom and Friends

1

180.00

85

Rebekah Kinal

Prospect Pavers

4

175.00

86

Elizabeth McGraw

Omega Pi

4

175.00

87

Jack Baker

CISV Halifax

3

175.00

88

Jessica lecky

Team J

4

170.00

89

Mitchell Higgins

Oberland Agriscience

6

170.00

90

Jean Drover

St Thomas Anglican Church, Fall River

6

165.00

91

Alicia Davis

4H - Help for the Hurt/Homeless or Hungry

3

155.00

92

Cathy Gaulton

Prospect Pavers

1

150.00

93

Alice Bruce

Shaar Shalom and Friends

3

150.00

94

Gage Bishop

St Thomas Anglican Church, Fall River

1

150.00

95

Donna Zaghloul

Prospect Pavers

1

150.00

96

Moka Case

The Pink Triangle Walkers

2

150.00

97

Novalee Hamlyn

Prospect Pavers

1

150.00

98

Emma Maguire

Maguire Family

4

150.00

99

Patricia Bartlett

Prospect Pavers

2

150.00

100

Scott Pettigrew

CISV Halifax

2

150.00

101

Kelly Walsh

Prospect Pavers

1

150.00

102

Alex Fraughton

Prospect Pavers

5

150.00

103

Dorothy Patterson

ARK Home Team

2

150.00

104

Andrew Hartlen

Foundever Canada Atlantic

2

150.00

105

Santina Hart

Starbucks Halifax

5

150.00

106

Anne Marie MacEachen

5

150.00

107

Kim Lively

Sole Mates

3

145.00

108

Kelly VAN DER SPOEL

All Nations Wild & Crazies

6

145.00

109

Brenda Zareski

4H - Help for the Hurt/Homeless or Hungry

3

140.00

110

Alys Watanabe

Starbucks Halifax

2

135.00

111

Jeff Smith

Team J

2

130.00

112

Andrea Hilchie-Pye

Shaar Shalom and Friends

2

125.00

113

Michael MacNeill

Oberland Agriscience

2

120.00

114

Ronny K

First Walkers

3

110.00

115

Joy Fowler

Jake's JOY

5

110.00

116

yariv wolfe

Shaar Shalom and Friends

1

108.00

117

Kevin Walker

Students in Service

3

105.00

118

Jordan Webb

Prospect Pavers

2

105.00

119

Carl Fraser

St Thomas Anglican Church, Fall River

1

100.00

120

Peta Lelliott

St Thomas Anglican Church, Fall River

2

100.00

121

Tammy Gamble

Jake's JOY

3

100.00

122

Courtney Oliver

NSCC Practical Nursing

2

100.00

123

Parker Bell

HSBC Dragons

3

100.00

124

Hannah Finkle

CISV Halifax

1

100.00

125

Iain Robertson

HSBC Dragons

2

100.00

126

Sarah Finkle

CISV Halifax

1

100.00

127

May Armstrong

HIS Icebreakers

1

100.00

128

Tracy LeBlanc

4

95.00

129

Naomi Besser

Shaar Shalom and Friends

1

90.00

130

John Black

Students in Service

2

77.00

131

Luke Lefebvre

The outlanders

1

75.00

132

Charlotte DesBarres

Students in Service

2

75.00

133

Melinda Sheridan

RBC QTS Halifax Walkers

1

75.00

134

Rhonda Dea

Prospect Pavers

1

75.00

135

Luna .

Students in Service

2

75.00

136

Chloe Logan

HSBC Dragons

2

75.00

137

Westley Lefebvre

The outlanders

1

75.00

138

Stephanie Woodroffe

The outlanders

1

75.00

139

Asher Lefebvre

The outlanders

1

75.00

140

Sara Leach

Starbucks Halifax

3

75.00

141

Lynn LeDrew-Martin

Prospect Pavers

1

75.00

142

Sue Beck

Prospect Pavers

3

70.00

143

Brock Hutchinson

HSBC Dragons

2

70.00

144

Rebecca Pretty

Shaar Shalom and Friends

4

69.00

145

Michael Fraughton

Prospect Pavers

3

65.00

146

Rui Shimada

Students in Service

2

65.00

147

Leanne Murray

Starbucks Halifax

1

50.00

148

Sasha Wang

Students in Service

2

50.00

149

Sophie Jahncke

All Nations Wild & Crazies

1

50.00

150

Ray Jahncke

All Nations Wild & Crazies

1

50.00

151

Chris Campbell

RBC QTS Halifax Walkers

1

50.00

152

Sam Hawkins

Students in Service

1

50.00

153

Dylan West

Skyline_Nova Scotia

1

50.00

154

Linda Ayer

4H - Help for the Hurt/Homeless or Hungry

1

50.00

155

Alain Lefebvre

The outlanders

1

50.00

156

Vicki Paddick

NSCC Practical Nursing

2

45.00

157

Blake Eaglestone

Starbucks Halifax

1

35.00

158

Will paek

RBC QTS Halifax Walkers

1

30.00

159

Alison Clarke

Students in Service

1

30.00

160

Owen Connolly

Students in Service

1

26.00

161

Annette Hickey

Prospect Pavers

1

25.00

162

Megan Carbray

MBC Counselling

1

25.00

163

Danielle Farrell

NSCC Practical Nursing

1

25.00

164

Kimberly Tam

Students in Service

1

25.00

165

Blade Turner

Fossil Halifax

1

25.00

166

Joanne Greenslade

1

25.00

167

Andrew Prisciak

RBC QTS Halifax Walkers

1

25.00

168

Moniqa Cornish

RBC QTS Halifax Walkers

1

25.00

169

jackie caldwell

1

20.00

170

Jazmin Caloca

CISV Halifax

1

20.00

171

Jacob Byrne

NSCC Practical Nursing

1

20.00

172

Rachelle Moreau

Oberland Agriscience

1

20.00

173

Alyssa Kiss

RBC QTS Halifax Walkers

1

20.00

174

Joy Jarvis

Starbucks Halifax

1

20.00

175

Faith Natuha

Fossil Halifax

1

20.00

176

Ceymone Findlay

Starbucks Halifax

1

20.00

177

Niere Souza

Oberland Agriscience

1

20.00

178

Brandi Wheeler

NSCC Practical Nursing

1

10.00

179

Jordyn Mcinnis

NSCC Practical Nursing

1

10.00

180

Jacob Pinchin

NSCC Practical Nursing

1

10.00

181

JAN VELASCO

NSCC Practical Nursing

1

10.00

182

Roisin Waterfield

NSCC Practical Nursing

1

10.00

183

Emma Taylor

NSCC Practical Nursing

1

5.00

184

Laura MacKinnon

NSCC Practical Nursing

1

5.00

185

Pauline Natividad

Fossil Halifax

1

5.00

186

Alaura Larade

NSCC Practical Nursing

1

5.00

187

Kiara Lillington

NSCC Practical Nursing

188

Emily Covin

NSCC Practical Nursing

189

Aditya Ayri

RBC QTS Halifax Walkers

190

Jacey Frank

NSCC Practical Nursing

191

Anneke-Rose Lefchak

Prospect Pavers

192

Justin Martindale

Omega Pi

193

Kaeley King

Omega Pi

194

Emma Atwell

NSCC Practical Nursing

195

Haley O’Leary

NSCC Practical Nursing

196

Mackenzie Rowe

Omega Pi

197

Julia Fraiha-Pegado

Omega Pi

198

Pandurang Pampatwar

RBC QTS Halifax Walkers

199

Daniel Turner

NSCC Practical Nursing

200

Dorika Ebube-Orji

NSCC Practical Nursing

201

Betsy Collin

NSCC Practical Nursing

202

Josie Vaughan

NSCC Practical Nursing

203

Stephen Tynes

NSCC Practical Nursing

204

Devin Dodge

NSCC Practical Nursing

205

Sam Rhoddy

NSCC Practical Nursing

206

Brandon Knox

207

Bri Hunt

NSCC Practical Nursing

208

Gillian MacLean

Omega Pi

209

Anuj Dev

RBC QTS Halifax Walkers

210

Nicole Charlong

NSCC Practical Nursing

211

Kerene Nyorha

212

Christopher Carruthers

4H - Help for the Hurt/Homeless or Hungry

213

Derryk O’brien

NSCC Practical Nursing

214

Adam Tiller

NSCC Practical Nursing

215

Hayley Westhaver

NSCC Practical Nursing

216

Kristine Johnson

Shaar Shalom and Friends

217

Maryse Mymin

218

May VanderZwaag

Fossil Halifax

219

Jeff Rockwell

Starbucks Halifax

220

Melissa Fancey

NSCC Practical Nursing

221

Julie Allen

Fossil Halifax

222

emily young

NSCC Practical Nursing

223

Santiago Useche

Fossil Halifax

224

Angie Nowe

Sole Mates

225

Ryane Crocker

NSCC Practical Nursing

226

Paula LeRue Walker

Sole Mates

227

Dawn McGrath

Prospect Pavers

228

Sarah Abbott

Starbucks Halifax

229

Tshering Bhutia

NSCC Practical Nursing

230

Matthew Mullin

MBC Counselling

231

Bryana Myers

MBC Counselling

232

Courtney Fitzsimmons

MBC Counselling

233

Kahleel Robinson

234

Kennedy Companion

Omega Pi

235

Aisha Issak

NSCC Practical Nursing

236

Megan White

MSVU Inter-Cultural Food Bridging Society

237

Macy McCracken

NSCC Practical Nursing

238

Kahleel Robinson

NSCC Practical Nursing

239

Parniyan Fatemi

Fossil Halifax

240

Megan Johnston

Prospect Pavers

241

Robyn Melanson

NSCC Practical Nursing

242

Elizabeth Mcdonald

NSCC Practical Nursing

243

Tolu George

Fossil Halifax

244

Kyleigh Maclean

Fossil Halifax

245

Shannon McNeil

Team Echo

246

Kirsten MacDonald

NSCC Practical Nursing

247

Robert Stalker

248

Rhonda Dea

Prospect Pavers

249

Brianna Dwyer

NSCC Practical Nursing

250

Margaret Boudreau

251

Madison Rowe

Omega Pi

252

Jesse Keizer

NSCC Practical Nursing

253

Jennifer Seller

TELUS Atlantic

254

Taylor Gillis

NSCC Practical Nursing

255

Caleigh MacLeod

Prospect Pavers

256

Cathy Padilla-Collette

NSCC Practical Nursing

257

Emily Theriault

MSVU Inter-Cultural Food Bridging Society

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 ARK

In 1998, ARK opened its doors & became a home base for traveling and street-involved youth. We welcomed youth from across Canada for 25 years; the space became home to hundreds.


These days, we walk alongside families & individuals, advocating for social justice, building relationships that together allow us to provide outreach & support. All community members are respected, celebrated & encouraged to thrive. We offer:


- legal advice, health & dental care, addiction services, mental health support, education, employment, & housing options

- assistance accessing emergency shelter & finding long-term housing, providing support as new accommodations turn into homes, advocating for affordable housing

- mentorship opportunities & possibilities for groups to get involved

- support through the court system & correctional facilities


We are committed to networking with other outreach groups in our community including those that are both regional & national. Together we create a place to call home.

Event Day Details

Save the date - CNOY Day is February 25, 2023!

StartGoogle Map

2535 Robie St. Halifax

Important Notes

Only street parking is available. Please ensure adequate time to find a spot and make your way to the venue.

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
  • 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!

Halifax Downtown Maps

Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:

Contact Us


CNOY Halifax Downtown 2023

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

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