Sarnia Lambton

Important Notes

In recognition of your fundraising efforts, James and John from Blackwell Cycle have donated a Marin Sky Trail Mountain Bike valued at $1000 to be won by one of our participants.

For every $250 raised in donations, participants will receive an entry into the draw to win this amazing bike! The more you raise the more entries you will receive. If you raise $1000, you will have 4 chances to win.

The draw will take place on event day, so keep up the awesome fundraising for your chance to win!!

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

• 4:00-5:00 pm: Check-in - Come early to get that memorable team photo! Snapshots Foto Booths will be onsite making CNOY memories. Share your photos using the #CNOYSarnia to win a $50 ReStore gift certificate!

• 5:00 pm: Opening remarks and greetings from Habitat for Humanity Board President Donald Haagsma, MP Marilyn Gladu, Mayor Mike Bradley and our official CNOY Habitat Ambassador HGTV's renovation expert Damon Bennett!

• 5:15 pm: Walker send off with team Bennett Building Co. (all distances)

• 5:45-7:00 pm: You Did It! Warm up with a bowl of hot chili served at Big Family Brewing Company. Don't forget to get an after photo of your team's accomplishment with Snapshots Foto Booths.

• 7:00 pm: Route closes - Thank you for walking with us.

Route Details

• Route Distances: 2 km or 5 km

• Rest stop: There will be one rest stop on the 5km route with yummy snacks and drinks provided by McDonald's Restaurants of Sarnia with Colleen and Peter Buckley

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

• Route Support: Route marshals and rest stop hosts will provide support along the route

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

Toque Pick-up

Pre-Event Toque Pick-up February 26th:

• We thought you may like to arrive at the event wearing your toque, so all In-person and Virtual walkers can pick up their toques on Wednesday, February 23 between 2-5pm at the ReStore at 1787 London Line.

• Toques will also be available for pick up on event day at walker check-in on February 26th beginning at 4pm.

• Team captains may pick up toques for their whole team if they wish.

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 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 to raise more affordable homes in Sarnia/Lambton

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.