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Raised:
$19,340
38%Goal:
$50,000

Port Alberni

Hosted by Sage Haven Society

29Walkers7Teams55Days Left

The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly fundraising walk in support of local charities. Let’s change the tune for people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness... because it’s cold out there. Join us on February 22, 2025 - team up, fundraise, and walk with us!

Community Sponsors

Port Alberni (Sage Haven Society) is super grateful for our fantastic 2025 sponsors! View all sponsors >

Event Day Details

Save the date - CNOY Day is February 22, 2025!

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Royal Canadian Legion Branch 293

4680 Victoria Quay

Port Alberni BC

Schedule

  • 4:00 pm: Meet Check-in
  • 4:45 pm: Muster Gather for Opening Remarks
  • 5:00 pm: Move Send-off
  • 6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
  • 7:00 pm: Mosey Goodbye + see you in 2026!

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 22, 2025 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 the age of majority 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!

Port Alberni Maps

Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:

Port Alberni 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

Sage Haven Striders

Carol Hanson

4

1,525.00

2

PA Chill Schill Team

Rachelle Shirreff

10

1,025.00

3

JBEN

Jaime Benedetti

1

500.00

4

Robbins & Company CPA's

Donelle Sawatzky

3

190.00

5

RBC

Bobbi-Lyn DeFrane

4

6

The Wet Wanderers

Corissa O'Donnell

1

7

Port Alberni Coastal Crew

Jadyn Nicholls

6

#

Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Chris Alemany

Sage Haven Striders

12

725.00

2

Rachelle Shirreff

PA Chill Schill Team

2

572.00

3

Ellen Frood

Sage Haven Striders

2

550.00

4

Jaime Benedetti

JBEN

5

500.00

5

Carol Hanson

Sage Haven Striders

3

250.00

6

Joanne Sutherland

Robbins & Company CPA's

6

190.00

7

Clare McNamara

PA Chill Schill Team

8

Donelle Sawatzky

Robbins & Company CPA's

9

Alexandra Schoenke

PA Chill Schill Team

10

Chelsie Jacob

11

Cynthia Gerbert

RBC

12

Emily Takacs

Sage Haven Striders

13

Camilla Rzepa

Robbins & Company CPA's

14

Susi Michon

PA Chill Schill Team

15

Ocean Johnson

PA Chill Schill Team

16

Courtney Lescorbeau

PA Chill Schill Team

17

Laurie Peters

PA Chill Schill Team

18

Rose Diemert

PA Chill Schill Team

19

Jadyn Nicholls

Port Alberni Coastal Crew

20

Alex Neufeld

Port Alberni Coastal Crew

21

Lindsay Sharpe

Port Alberni Coastal Crew

22

Kelsey Murphy

Port Alberni Coastal Crew

23

Lucy Ramsey

Port Alberni Coastal Crew

24

Corinne Castle

Port Alberni Coastal Crew

25

Ileana Lloyd

PA Chill Schill Team

26

Bobbi-Lyn DeFrane

RBC

27

Shelby Brenneman

PA Chill Schill Team

28

Corissa O'Donnell

The Wet Wanderers

29

Julie Field

RBC

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 Sage Haven Society

We invite you to help us to provide shelter and support for the members of our community who find themselves hungry and homeless.


We offer emergency short-term housing for women and their children who are at risk of, or who have experienced intimate partner violence and abuse. Our Second Stage Housing offers longer term housing and support for women and children impacted by violence.


Through our Community Resource Drop In Centre, we provide warmth, acceptance, and day-time shelter from the cold. A place where everyone is welcome.


Join us on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 for the Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk and help us raise vital support for those most vulnerable right here in our community.


Please visit our website, Facebook Page, Instagram Account, Twitter Feed or call 250-724-7111 extension 101 to learn more about our services.

2024 CNOY Photos

Photo Credit: Tasha Potter
Special thanks to our many amazing volunteer photographers!

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Contact Us


CNOY Port Alberni 2025

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

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