Raised:
$19,054
38%Goal:
$50,000

Kingston Downtown

Hosted by nightlight Canada

38Walkers9Teams17Volunteers0°C

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

Kingston Downtown (nightlight Canada) is super grateful for our fantastic 2023 sponsors! View all sponsors >

Kingston 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

Rankin Ramblers

Marcus Robertson

9

7,170.00

2

LightKnights

Christa Platz

4

3,606.06

3

St. Thomas Trekkers

Ven. Bill Clarke

5

3,090.00

4

Team Up (Against Poverty)

Ben Platz

2

2,175.00

5

K-town Walkie Talkies

Siobhan Andress

3

1,231.00

6

Holy Family Chapel CFB Kingston

Shelagh Kirby-Hart

2

340.00

7

light the night

Jonelle Mace

1

245.00

8

Be the light!

Kristin Dowding

1

200.00

9

Being human

Sanjana Deswal

1

#

Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Marcus Robertson

Rankin Ramblers

23

2,825.00

2

Ben Platz

Team Up (Against Poverty)

6

2,025.00

3

Christa Platz

LightKnights

14

1,400.00

4

Frankie and Tasha Van Vlack

LightKnights

22

1,215.00

5

Susan Robertson

Rankin Ramblers

13

1,145.00

6

Liz Richardson

LightKnights

16

841.06

7

Michelle Down

Rankin Ramblers

12

745.00

8

Brenda Moyer

Rankin Ramblers

9

650.00

9

Siobhan Andress

K-town Walkie Talkies

10

618.00

10

John Schreiner

St. Thomas Trekkers

8

600.00

11

Ven. Bill Clarke

St. Thomas Trekkers

8

590.00

12

Donna Doelman

St. Thomas Trekkers

9

580.00

13

Elizabeth Amirault

Rankin Ramblers

9

505.00

14

Joyce Payne

Rankin Ramblers

11

500.00

15

Victor Clarke

St. Thomas Trekkers

10

465.00

16

Wendy Kubisheski

St. Thomas Trekkers

2

420.00

17

Sandra Sinclair

Rankin Ramblers

11

420.00

18

Erin Merry

K-town Walkie Talkies

7

393.00

19

Jack Henderson

2

350.00

20

Shelagh Kirby-Hart

Holy Family Chapel CFB Kingston

5

290.00

21

Gordon Sinclair

Rankin Ramblers

4

200.00

22

Kristin Dowding

Be the light!

2

200.00

23

Karyn Studsrud

K-town Walkie Talkies

4

188.00

24

Rani Cahyani

LightKnights

2

150.00

25

Elizabeth Platz

Team Up (Against Poverty)

2

150.00

26

Michael Hart

Holy Family Chapel CFB Kingston

1

50.00

27

Bobbie Mack

2

50.00

28

gurpreet kaur

29

Sanjana DESWAL

30

Sanjana Deswal

Being human

31

Denis Furlott

32

Bhupinder Singh

33

James AD

34

Jonelle Mace

light the night

35

Constance Baran-Gerez

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 nightlight Canada

nightlight is a faith-based drop-in centre for adults. We embrace people in Kingston and other communities by offering a safe place to build meaningful relationships. We are raising funds to help reopen some of our centres that were shuttered due to covid.


Walk with us on February 25th and help raise much-needed funds for nightlight Canada!

Event Day Details

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

Start

Corner of Division and Johnson Street


  • Please meet at 4:30pm

  • There is no parking at Bethel Church

  • We do not have access to washrooms

  • Come dressed warmly!

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!

Kingston Downtown Maps

Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:

2.5kmView + print!

A family friendly 2.5km route through our beautiful downtown core.

5kmView + print!

A family friendly walk through the downtown core.

Contact Us


CNOY Kingston Downtown 2023

Jonelle Mace COO
Phone 5488887658
Email operations@nightlightcanada.com

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