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754 Main St E, Listowel, ON N4W 2C7

Important Notes

We want to see your smiles! Whether you're walking virtually on your own or on event day with your team, we invite you to share your photos to the Facebook Group: North Perth Coldest Night of the Year. We'll make a highlight reel and we want you in it!

Check-in

• All walkers must check-in personally to participate in the in-person event on Saturday, February 26, 2022.

• 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.

• No money or cheques will be processed at check-in.

Schedule

• 3:45 pm: Check-in opens

• 4:00 pm: Walker Official Send off

• 5:00 pm: Rest Stop Closes (Listowel Library)

• 5:30 pm: Route Closes

Route Details

• Route Distances: 2 km or 5 km

• Rest stop: The Listowel Library will be open 4-5 pm to allow walkers to use the washrooms. At the conclusion of the walk, the Listowel Agricultural Society will be handing out free chili to all walkers to show support to this cause!

• Signage: All routes will be well-signed with our bold blue CNOY signs

• Route Support: Route marshals, rest stop hosts, and sweep vehicle drivers will provide support along the route

• 12 and under walkers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times

Toque Pick-up

In-person walkers can pick up their toques at walker check-in on February 26th. For our wonderful virtual walkers, here are the toque pick-up times:

• If you have selected to walk virtually and have raised $150 or more, by midnight on Thursday, February 17, 2022, then your toque will be dropped off between Friday, February 18 and Sunday, February 20th to your Team Captain so you have it to wear when you walk virtually between February 21-28, 2022.

• Please contact hdowd@perthhuron.unitedway.ca to arrange an alternative pick-up time.

• If you are walking in person and have raised $ 150 or more, you will be given your toque at check-in at Listowel Chrysler on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 3:45 - 4 pm.

Handling Money

We cannot process cash or cheques at our in-person event. Here's what you can do:

• 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 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 sheet.

• 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.

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

• A face mask for personal use or if you need to go inside

• Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities

• Your own water bottle

• A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for

Waivers

All participants must register online this year and accept the electronic waiver.

• When they register online, they will automatically accept an electronic waiver, which is all that is needed for adults.

• If you have youth or children on your team, they will need to have their parent or guardian sign a printed paper waiver.

• Someone on your team (like you!) must take a photo of all child/youth waivers and send them to waivers@cnoy.org.