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Vernon
Hosted by CMHA Vernon
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. Team up, walk, and fundraise! It’s cold out there... but there’s no place like home.
Vernon 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 26, 2022!
Join us in-person on Saturday, February 26, 2022. Scroll down to read all the event day details!
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.
Have questions? Visit our FAQ section!
Schedule
- 4:00 pm: Check-in opens
- 5:00 pm: Opening remarks
- 5:15 pm: Walker send off (all distances)
- 5:30 pm: Light meal served
- 6:00 pm: Last group leaves for their walk
- 6:30 pm: Rest stop closes
- 7:00 pm:: Route closes
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
- Signage: All routes will be well-signed with our bold blue CNOY signs
- Route Support: Route marshals, rest stop hosts, and sweep vehicle drivers will provide support along the route
- 12 and under walkers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times
Special Toque Pick-up
In-person walkers can pick up their toques at walker check-in on February 26th. For our wonderful virtual walkers, here are the toque pick-up times:
- Pick-up times & locations to be arranged in January
- 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 common sense 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 for the charity you're walking and fundraising for
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.
Vernon Maps
All routes are generously marked with bright CNOY signage, staffed by friendly volunteers, and include rest stops with snacks along the way.
Route Start Head east on 28th Ave toward 31 St 0.02 km North Head north on 31 St toward 29 Ave 0.9 km South Head south on 31 St toward 39 Ave 0.91 km Right Turn right onto 39 AveDestination will be on the right 0.99 km West Head west on 39 Ave toward 32 St/Okanagan Hwy/BC-97 N 1 km Left Turn left onto 32 St/Okanagan Hwy/BC-97 N 1.88 km Left Turn left onto 28th Ave 1.88 km East Head east on 28th Ave toward Coldstream Ave 1.96 km East Head east on 28th Ave toward 31 St
2021 CNOY Photos
Here's a collection of our favourite photos from CNOY 2021 nationwide - special thanks to our many volunteer photographers who sent them in!
About CMHA Vernon
At CMHA Vernon, we have built a community of support for individuals and their families living with mental health challenges, from youth programs to housing to education to employment to psychosocial rehabilitation. We help everyone in our community find the best type of care or service to match their need.
CMHA is dedicated to mental wellness, and housing stability is a key component of health. Adequate, suitable and affordable housing contributes to our physical and mental well-being. It leads to increased personal safety and helps decrease stress, leading to improved sleep and diet. All of these factors result in better mental health outcomes. You can make mental health matter. There are many ways you can help CMHA promote mental wellness for all and support the resiliency and recovery of those experiencing mental illness. There is no health without mental health. Together we can build a resilient future, tackle the stigma that surrounds mental illness, and transform communities.
Contact Us
CMHA Vernon
Cera Brown Development & Communications Manager
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email info@cnoy.org