$4,0308%Goal:
$48,000
St. John's
Hosted by Choices for Youth
It's cold out there. The Coldest Night of the Year is a covid-safe, family-friendly walk to raise money for charities serving people experiencing homelessness, hurt, and hunger. Walk with us virtually or in-person on February 20, 2021 – there’s a place for everyone!
Community Sponsors
St. John's (Choices for Youth) is super grateful for our fantastic 2021 sponsors! View all sponsors >
About Choices for Youth
With the right supports, at-risk youth find stability, not another new place to sleep. Young parents find independence, not isolation and uncertainty. Youth caught in the system find healthy transitions to adulthood.
Choices for Youth has served thousands of youth since opening our doors in 1990. We strive to reach those in need, and to serve those we work with more effectively, in concert with the support systems available across Newfoundland and Labrador.
Your participation helps at-risk and homeless youth in our community. Walk with us on Saturday, February 20th!
St. John's 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 - Event Day is February 20, 2021!
The Coldest Night of the Year is a family-friendly walk that raises money for charities serving hungry, homeless, and hurting people in our community.
Everything is Outdoors!
Because of covid, the event this year must be outside from beginning to end without exception. This includes:
- Walker Check-In
- Toque Pick-up
- Walker Send-Off
- Rest Stop
Other key things of note this year:
- Toques: Walkers who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a CNOY toque as a thank you!
- Registration: The registration fee is no more! Everyone is welcome to come and support their local CNOY charity
- Washroom facilities: Walkers should be prepared for no washroom facility access during the outside event.
- Post-event meal: There will be no traditional post-event meal this year. Instead, participants will receive a loot bag when they complete their walk.
- Cash + cheques: We will not be processing these on CNOY Day, please login to Fundhub to pay off your cash and cheque pledges online
Schedule
Keep an eye on this page - we’ll be posting the socially-distanced walk times in early February, along with a more detailed event day plan.
Walker Check-In
- All walkers must check in when they arrive for their walk time.
- Walkers who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a CNOY toque as a thank you!
Have questions? Visit our FAQ section!
Route Details
- Route Distance: 3 km
- Rest stop: There will be one rest stop with a yummy drink available.
- Route Support: Route marshals, rest stop attendants, and sweep vehicle drivers will provide support along the route.
- All walkers 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
What to Bring
- Good waterproof shoes/boots for walking
- Warm coat, mitts, and a mask
- Your smartphone for taking great photos #cnoy21
- Extra food or snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities
- A passion for your local charity!
Toque Pick-Up
In-person walkers can pick up their toques at walker check-in on February 20th. For our Virtual walkers, here are the listed toque times:
- Pickup location, date, and time TBA
- Team captains may pick up toques for their whole team if they wish
2020 CNOY Photos
Photo Credit: Ashley Harding Photography (Note: It's hard to believe, but these pics from last year are from a time before covid! Memoriiiiieeesss...)
Contact Us
Choices for Youth
Katie Keats Fund Development and Communications Officer
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email info@cnoy.org