Raised:
$13,125
5%Goal:
$225,000

Kitchener

Hosted by Ray of Hope Community Centre

50Walkers11Teams85Days Left

The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly walk in support of local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Join us on February 24, 2024 - team up, fundraise, walk, and take a moment to look closer... because it’s cold out there.

Community Sponsors

Kitchener (Ray of Hope Community Centre) is super grateful for our fantastic 2024 sponsors! View all sponsors >

Event Day Details

Save the date - CNOY Day is February 24, 2024!

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Ray of Hope Community Centre

659 King Street East

(entrance off of Stirling Lane)

Schedule

  • 4:00 pm: Meet Check-in + Welcome
  • 5:00 pm: Move Send-off
  • 6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
  • 7:00 pm: Mosey Goodbye + see you in 2025!

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 24, 2024 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 18 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!

Kitchener 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

Frozen Assets

Kyla Arsenault

7

1,125.00

2

District 235 and 1964

Candice-Leigh Gray

6

900.00

3

Maggie’s misfits

Cheryl MacLean

2

550.00

4

Lincoln Roaders

David McKee

5

500.00

5

YNCU Corporate Executive Place

Anita Araujo

7

250.00

6

Rockin Rays

Tonya Verburg

2

200.00

7

Grandview Guardians

Matt Cober

2

100.00

8

the Freeze Knees

Kristen Smith

1

9

YNCU Kitchener

Joe Matos

5

10

Dani and the Boys

Danielle Ringer

4

11

Wilmot Center Walkers

Wynne Ross

1

#

Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Hilary Zorgdrager

Frozen Assets

6

575.00

2

Joanne Bush

Maggie’s misfits

4

550.00

3

Christie Arthurs

Frozen Assets

1

500.00

4

Trevino Betty

District 235 and 1964

1

500.00

5

David McKee

Lincoln Roaders

1

500.00

6

Tonya Verburg

Rockin Rays

3

200.00

7

Candice-Leigh Gray

District 235 and 1964

1

200.00

8

Anita Araujo

YNCU Corporate Executive Place

2

150.00

9

Alicia Cober

Grandview Guardians

1

100.00

10

Starbucks Highland

District 235 and 1964

1

50.00

11

Kyla Arsenault

Frozen Assets

2

50.00

12

Jeff Bokan

YNCU Corporate Executive Place

1

50.00

13

Ryan Latour

YNCU Corporate Executive Place

1

50.00

14

Bryan Drader

Lincoln Roaders

15

Kyle Thompson

YNCU Kitchener

16

John Cummings

Lincoln Roaders

17

Bailey Chaisson

District 235 and 1964

18

Gary Allen

Lincoln Roaders

19

Amanda Hardinge

District 235 and 1964

20

Tori Rocha

District 235 and 1964

21

Jeff Moran

YNCU Corporate Executive Place

22

Wynne Ross

Wilmot Center Walkers

23

Tiffany Svensson

Lincoln Roaders

24

Danielle Hillier

YNCU Corporate Executive Place

25

Kristen Smith

the Freeze Knees

26

Colleen Nowe

YNCU Corporate Executive Place

27

Michelle Robert

28

Robert Leggo

YNCU Corporate Executive Place

29

Muhammad Syed

YNCU Kitchener

30

Hunter Sitzes

Dani and the Boys

31

Danielle Ringer

Dani and the Boys

32

Pam Dickinson

Frozen Assets

33

Sue Koch

Frozen Assets

34

Angelica DeVos

Frozen Assets

35

Lisa Treleaven

Frozen Assets

36

Jim Testerton

37

Mitchell Vandermey

Rockin Rays

38

Jacob Sitzes

Dani and the Boys

39

Keeley Gorman

40

Will Sitzes

Dani and the Boys

41

Marcus Moore

YNCU Kitchener

42

Krystel Edwards

YNCU Kitchener

43

Joe Matos

YNCU Kitchener

44

Joseph Walker

45

Shilpi dixit

46

Matt Cober

Grandview Guardians

47

Cheryl MacLean

Maggie’s misfits

48

Adrienne Farrell

49

Katy Biersteker

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 Ray of Hope Community Centre

The Ray of Hope Community Centre is a day shelter located in Downtown Kitchener that serves 300-400 people daily. Our guests can access food, hygiene, health, and spiritual services that suit their needs and preferences.


Some of our programs and resources are:


  • A Marketplace food hamper program
  • Showers, laundry, haircuts, clothing, and hygiene items
  • Chaplaincy and staff support
  • Programing and services to help build bridges out of poverty
  • Access to nurses for primary care, foot care, and mental health

Coldest Night of the Year covers 25% of the Community Centre budget for the entire year!


Join us on February 24, 2024, and make an impact in your community.

Kitchener Maps

Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:

2kmView + print!

Walk from Ray of Hope Inc.'s office on King St, down to Benton St and loop back up Charles St to the Ray of Hope parking lot for finish.

5kmView + print!

Begin from Ray of Hope on King St E, walk up to Victoria St and loop back down Charles St to Ray of Hope parking lot for finish.

2023 CNOY Photos

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Contact Us


CNOY Kitchener 2024

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

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