Port Alberni

2018 WALK Day Photos

Photo Credit: Janis Cameron

About ACAWS (Alberni Women's Services)

Our purposes are to:

- promote the equal status of women and educate the community on women's issues.

- to provide emergency shelter for women and their children

- to provide counselling, outreach, victim services and other supports to women, children, youth, men and families to help build a healthy and safe community. These services could include housing for adults, and/or counseling, outreach, education and other supports and services for women, children, youth, men, and families. Please visit our website, facebook page, or call 250.724.7111 e221 to learn more about our services.

Community Sponsors

Port Alberni is super grateful for our fantastic 2018 sponsors - thanks so much! View all CNOY sponsors >

Port Alberni Scoreboard

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Event Day Details

Save the date - WALK Day is February 24, 2018!

We had a great event last year and decided we would like to make this an annual fundraiser and awareness event. Please join us in this fun-filled event to help the hungry, homeless, and hurting in our community.

Start

The start/finish for our 2018 Coldest Night is the Alberni Athletic Hall @ 3737 Roger Street, Port Alberni, British Columbia.

Times

Times:

• 4 pm - Registration opens

• 5 pm - Opening Ceremonies

• 5:15 pm - Walk begins (all distances)

• 6 pm - Registration closes

• 6pm - Meal service begins

• 8 pm - Route closes, meal service ends

Between 6:00 and 8:00 pm a warm, light meal will be served to all walkers and volunteers.

Registration opens at 4:00 pm. All walkers must check-in and sign a waiver form before participating.

Registration

Please come prepared with:

• All cash and cheques payable to "Coldest Night of the Year"

• Pledge sheet with all donor data filled out completely and neatly OR

• Post all pledges of cash and cheques online in your personal fundraising page and print off the "My Results Form" and bring with cash or cheques.

• Bring a signed Waiver Form available online under TOOLS / FORMS on the main site.

Note:

• 0-10 Free

• 11-17 - Youth (pay $25 or raise minimum of $75)

• 18+ - Adult (pay $25 or raise minimum of $150)

• The toque is for anyone who pays the fee or raises the minimum

• Reg Fee increase to $40 effective Monday, February 19th

Route Details

Route Options include:

2 km walk

5km walk

10 km walk

Rest stops will be available on all routes.

Maps will be available at the Welcome Desk. All routes will be well signed.

Route marshals, rest stop attendants, and sweep vehicle drivers will be available for support along the route.

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

What to Bring

Please bring:

• any cash or cheques made out to "Coldest Night of the Year"

• a completed pledge form or "My Results Form" to match the cash or cheques

• a signed waiver form

• good walking waterproof shoes/boots

• warm coat & mitts

Come prepared while keeping an eye on the expected weather.

Port Alberni Maps

All routes are generously marked with bright WALK signage, staffed by friendly volunteers, and include rest stops with snacks along the way.