$40,682203%Goal:
$20,001
Sydney
Hosted by Souls Harbour Rescue Mission Sydney
The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly walk to raise money for local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Join us on February 25, 2023 - team up, fundraise, walk, and gather for good... because it’s cold out there.
Community Sponsors
Sydney (Souls Harbour Rescue Mission Sydney) is super grateful for our fantastic 2023 sponsors! View all sponsors >
2023 CNOY Photos
Thanks to all of our amazing photographer volunteers! If you've got CNOY Day photos or videos you'd like to share, email it to photos@bluesea.org.
Sydney 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 >
The Challenge
Got a big-hearted business, workplace, group, church, or community? Step up and join the Challenge to compete for your local pride in support of CNOY. Check the National Challengeboard to see more!
About Souls Harbour Rescue Mission Sydney
Take a walk with us around downtown Sydney to help raise funds and awareness for men, women and children struggling with food and housing insecurity. We anticipate 50 Souls Harbour friends to take our neighbourhood by storm! This will be a walk to remember - the first of it's kind in Cape Breton!
Money raised will be used to provide meals and more through our Food Truck program, while our seated drop in centre building gets renovated at 54 Ferry Street. All money raised will remain local to Sydney!
After two long covid winters, we are thrilled to be participating in the Coldest Night of the Year. Covid may slowed us down, but we have the victory!
But we also recognize, that there are some who are high risk, and not yet comfortable walking outside in groups yet. To that end, we would love to have you participate virtually. Create a team, raise funds, and walk on your own or with your bubble. Connect with Melanie at mhack@shrm.ca and she will make sure you feel like a part of the team through our social media campaigns.
Those not able to join a team are encouraged to make a donation to our Sydney Home Team, Souls Harbour Heroes, lead by Captain Suzie Dwyer!
Event Day Details
Save the date - CNOY Day is February 25, 2023!
Schedule
- 4:00 pm: Meet Check-in opens
- 5:00 pm: Move Opening remarks + send-off
- 6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 7:00 pm: Mosey Goodbye + see you in 2024!
Not able to join us in person on CNOY Day? We hope you'll fundraise and walk offsite with friends and family.
Route Details
- Route Distances: Check out the maps below to see where we will be walking.
- Rest stop: Keep an eye out for opportunities to rest and refresh with yummy snacks along the route.
- Signage: All routes will be well-signed with our bold blue CNOY signs.
- Route Support: Route marshals, rest stop hosts, and support vehicle drivers provide support along the route.
- 12 and under walkers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
- No Pets: We love our little furballs like you do, but pets are not permitted at the Coldest Night of the Year except for approved and trained service animals. Read more about our pet policy >
Check-In
- All walkers must check-in personally to participate in the in-person event on Saturday, February 25, 2023.
- 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.
Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!
Handling Money
- 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 the 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 form.
- 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.
Waivers
All participants must register online and accept the electronic waiver.
- Adults: When you register online, you automatically accept an electronic waiver, which is all that is needed for adults.
- Youth/Children: If you have youth or children under the age of 18 on your team, they will need to submit a waiver from their parent or guardian.
- An online form will be emailed to all parents/guardians in advance of CNOY Day
- You may also bring a filled-out printed waiver
- Waivers will also be available at check-in on CNOY Day
What to Bring
A few common sense suggestions:
- A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)
- Good waterproof shoes/boots for walking
- Warm coat and mitts/gloves
- Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities
- Your own water bottle
- A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for!
Sydney Maps
Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:
Start at Royal Canadian Legion, 35 State Street. Follow State Street to Prince Street and Turn Right. Follow Prince Street up to the train tracks. Cross Prince Street and walk back to the Legion.
Start at State St. Follow Prince to Esplanade, Turn right up Desbaress then right onto George. Walk to Ferry then go right. Walk to Intercolonial and turn right. Follow back out to Prince. Go left.
Contact Us
CNOY Sydney 2023
The CNOY Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email sydney@cnoy.org