Port Alberni

About ACAWS (Alberni Women's Services)

It’s cold out there but we are a community with a warm heart. We invite you to walk with us to support the homeless in Alberni Valley.

Women and children fleeing violence often find themselves homeless. Our Transition House provides a temporary shelter and safe haven. We also assist the families to find long-term housing as well as offering outreach and counselling services through our programs.

Our Drop-in Centre provides a safe nonjudgmental space for women, children and men in our community many of whom are homeless or near homeless. The centre provides crisis and emotional support and advocacy, along with referrals to other services within our agency and community.

In the last two years we have raised over $50,000 through this walk. With your help we can continue to make a difference.

Please visit our website, facebook page, or call 250.724.7111 e221 to learn more about our services.

Contact Us

ACAWS (Alberni Women's Services)

Carol Hanson Administrative Assistant
toll free 1.877.743.3413 / phone 519.603.2250
email info@blueseafoundation.org

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Event Day Details

Save the date - CNOY Day is February 23, 2019!

Times

• 4 pm - Registration opens

• 5 pm - Opening Ceremonies

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

• 6 pm - Registration closes

• 6 pm - 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

Registration opens at 4:00 pm

All walkers must check-in at registration upon arrival

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.

Waiver Form for those 17 and under with parent/guardian signature

Registration Type

• 0-10 Free

• 11-17 - Youth (fundraise a minimum of $75 or pay a registration fee) *18+ - Adult (fundraise a minimum of $150 or pay a registration fee)

For those who chose to pay the non-refundable registration fee, the early bird cost of $25 applies until Sunday, February 17th. After that, the fee will be $40.

Have questions?

Visit our FAQ section!

Route Details

Route Options include:

2 km walk

5 km walk

10 km walk

Rest stops will be available on all routes.

All routes will be well signed.

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

All riders 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 Sheet 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.