Sault Ste. Marie

2018 WALK Day Photos

Photo Credit: Harold Brohart (www.brohartphoto.ca)

About St. Vincent Place

Walk with us on February 24th, 2018!

St. Vincent Place serves the homeless and poor of our community by actions that provide them with shelter, clothing, food, household essentials and compassionate attention through a dedicated group of volunteers and staff.

We do this through the operation of our men's shelter, soup kitchen, food bank and thrift store.

Community Sponsors

Sault Ste. Marie is super grateful for our fantastic 2018 sponsors - thanks so much! View all CNOY sponsors >

Contact Us

St. Vincent Place

Jennifer Sarlo Event Director
toll free 1.877.743.3413 / phone 519.603.2250
email info@blueseaphilanthropy.org

Sault Ste. Marie 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 >

Event Day Details

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

St. Vincent Place serves the homeless and poor in our community by providing them with shelter, clothing, food, household essentials and compassionate attention through a dedicated group of volunteers and staff. We are a non-profit organization, dedicated to assisting members of the community with basic needs and support during difficult times.

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St. Vincent Place

222 Albert St. East

Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Public Parking:

Dennis St. by bus terminal

Essar Centre parking

Station Mall

Elgin/King St.

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

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

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. No pets please!

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

Route marshalls, 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.

Sault Ste. Marie Maps

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