Raised:
$6,231
31%Goal:
$20,000

Nicola Valley

Hosted by Nicola Valley Food Bank Society

47Walkers13Teams10Volunteers5°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.

Nicola Valley 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

NVFB

Danielle Hilton

3

3,795.00

2

Happy

Susan Doncaster

3

490.00

3

ICS Merritt

Judith Myram

4

375.00

4

Butterflies

Preeta Pratap

3

300.00

5

Merritt Starbucks

Erin Joly

8

275.00

6

City Council crew

Mike Goetz

3

250.00

7

NVCC

Joe Nemeth

6

185.00

8

Hecuze

Michelle Bacon

3

150.00

9

Keeping up with the Jones'

Marlene Jones

4

25.00

10

Shulus Swakums’

Jamie Swakum

1

25.00

11

Stoyoma Dental Chilly Cheeks

Tricia Alexandruk

2

12

Dentistry at Merritt

Danaya-Dawn Bagnall-Neil

2

13

Rocky Piners

RAYLENE HUMPHREY

1

#

Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Vanya Beck

NVFB

4

2,650.00

2

Ashly Davy

NVFB

8

650.00

3

Danielle Hilton

NVFB

2

495.00

4

Chelsea & Fionna Celella-Werrun

Happy

7

380.00

5

Wendy Charney

City Council crew

8

200.00

6

Joe Nemeth

NVCC

2

150.00

7

Preeta Pratap

Butterflies

1

150.00

8

RomilaR Pratap

Butterflies

1

150.00

9

Judith Myram

ICS Merritt

2

125.00

10

Christian Shears

4

125.00

11

Emma Doncaster

Happy

4

110.00

12

Suzanne Shears

2

105.00

13

Marijane Kruschel

ICS Merritt

2

100.00

14

Kate Parker

Merritt Starbucks

2

100.00

15

Kerry Solverson

Merritt Starbucks

1

50.00

16

Cindy Makowe

Merritt Starbucks

1

50.00

17

Adam Etchart

City Council crew

1

50.00

18

Rebecca Golemblaski

Merritt Starbucks

1

25.00

19

Tash Nemeth

Merritt Starbucks

1

25.00

20

Marlene Jones

Keeping up with the Jones'

1

25.00

21

Alisha Pedrini

Merritt Starbucks

1

25.00

22

Chantell Eddy

ICS Merritt

1

25.00

23

Angela Ross

ICS Merritt

1

25.00

24

Jamie Swakum

Shulus Swakums’

1

25.00

25

Rosemary McNeil

1

20.00

26

Nika Beech

NVCC

27

Naomi Martin

NVCC

28

Alex E

NVCC

29

Mike Goetz

City Council crew

30

Pranesh Pratap

Butterflies

31

Dwaine Algate

NVCC

32

Roseleen Kaur

Merritt Starbucks

33

Susan Doncaster

Happy

34

RAYLENE HUMPHREY

Rocky Piners

35

Danaya-Dawn Bagnall-Neil

Dentistry at Merritt

36

Christina Manning

Dentistry at Merritt

37

Erin Joly

Merritt Starbucks

38

Lisa Cleveland

Stoyoma Dental Chilly Cheeks

39

Henry Krause

Keeping up with the Jones'

40

Tricia Alexandruk

Stoyoma Dental Chilly Cheeks

41

Virginia Aspinall

Hecuze

42

Ariel Swayze

Hecuze

43

Trevor Stoyko

Keeping up with the Jones'

44

Michelle Bacon

Hecuze

45

Diana Grimshire

Keeping up with the Jones'

46

Zach Hardy

NVCC

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 Nicola Valley Food Bank Society

The Nicola Valley Food Bank Society was formed in 1999 to help those in the Nicola Valley who live within the limitations of low income to gain access to food for their families. We are based in the city of Merritt, BC.


In 2015, we reached an all-time assistance level of helping over 1140 individuals in our community. Some may only access our services once in a lifetime or for a short period while we find that others need our assistance on a more frequent and longer basis. This year we supported those continuing to be affected financially due to the pandemic and we also provided product to evacuees from the BC Wildfires.

Event Day Details

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

Start

2026 Quilchena Ave

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!

Nicola Valley Maps

Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:

2kmView + print!

2 km - Starts at Nicola Valley Food Bank - 1843 Quilchena Ave and goes to Century 21 at 2840 Voght Street and then back to the NVFB.

5kmView + print!

5 km - Start at Nicola Valley Food Bank and walk to McDonalds and back to NVFB.

Contact Us


CNOY Nicola Valley 2023

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

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