Uxbridge

2018 WALK Day Photos

Photo Credit: S. Holdsworth Photography

About North House

The homeless in North Durham don’t live on the street, covered in sleeping bags. They’re your friend’s adult child who moved home with their children due to the high cost of rent; the cousin who sleeps on your couch while searching for an affordable apartment; or the teenager you frequently see in front of the corner store.

North House provides a helping hand up, not a handout, to enable people to get back on their feet. North House helps those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless by helping them obtain stable housing and providing Wraparound support.

Join us on February 24, 2018 to walk a mile in their shoes. You can’t truly appreciate how cold it can be for someone without a home until you’ve walked 2km, 5km, or 10km in their shoes.

Community Sponsors

Uxbridge is super grateful for our fantastic 2018 sponsors - thanks so much! View all CNOY sponsors >

Contact Us

North House

Mona Emond Executive Director
toll free 1.877.743.3413 / phone 519.603.2250
email info@blueseaphilanthropy.org

Uxbridge Scoreboard

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Event Day Details

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

It's cold out there!

Accomplish something remarkable by doing something ordinary!

Walk with us on Saturday, February 24, 2018 in the Coldest Night of the Year, a super-fun, family-friendly fundraiser that raises money for the hungry, homeless, and hurting in our community. Help us reach our $25,000 goal for North House!

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Uxbridge Arena & Recreation Centre

291 Brock St. W.

Uxbridge, ON

L9P 1G1

Times

Times:

• 4 p.m. - Registration opens

• 5 p.m. - Opening Ceremonies

• 5:15 p.m. - Walk begins (all distances)

• 6 p.m. - Registration closes

• 6 p.m. - Meal service begins

• 8 p.m. - Route closes, meal service ends

Between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. a warm, light meal will be served to all walkers and volunteers. Vegetarian meals available too!

Registration

Registration opens at 4 p.m. All walkers must check-in and sign a waiver form before participating.

Please come prepared with:

• A signed Waiver Form available online under TOOLS / FORMS on the main site.

• All Cash and Cheques payable to "Coldest Night of the Year"

• A 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.

• (you can find the My Results Form in the fundraising hub under 'fundraising'->'download forms')

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 19, 2018

Route Details

Route Options include:

2 km walk

5 km walk

10 km walk

Rest stops will be available on all routes.

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.

Uxbridge Maps

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