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Vernon

CMHA Vernon

140 Walkers|22 Teams|27 Volunteers

The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly fundraising walk in support of local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness... because it’s cold out there. Join us on February 28, 2026 - across the country, close to home!

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About CMHA Vernon

At Canadian Mental Health Association (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.

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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.


Funds from the 2026 CNOY will go to the North Okanagan Rent Bank, a homelessness prevention program that helps to provide housing stability for low to moderate income renters who are unable to pay rent or utilities due to an emergency that compromises their ability to pay.

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 >

Teams
Walkers

#

Team Name

Captain

Members

Raised

1

We’ve Got You Covered

Kelli Sullivan

10

4,001.40

2

RE/MAXimum Trotters

Jayme McKillop

6

2,750.00

3

Interior Recycled Icicles

Patrick Vance

5

2,110.00

4

Sparkle Stars

Cindy Masters

6

1,975.00

5

Cold Feet, Warm Hearts

Stephanie Hewson

4

1,815.00

6

RBC Vernon Community

Nikki Lundegren

11

1,700.00

7

Davidson Lawyers

Taylor Sheardown

2

1,300.00

8

JCI Vernon

Taylor Topping

4

1,145.00

9

Scotiabank

Keeley Parnitsky

13

1,080.00

10

Vegpro Employees

Iryna Minko

15

1,060.00

11

Angie's Angels

Angie Ioakimidou

7

1,035.00

12

Nixon Wenger LLP

Tara Holowach

4

995.00

13

BC Fasteners and Tools Vernon

Tiffany Asselin

6

825.00

14

Tai Chi Link to Good Health

Gary Link

3

625.00

15

The Holy Walkamolies

Logan Rankeillor

5

505.00

16

Freya’s Fans

Julia Payson

3

450.00

17

Winter Walkers

Janis Lauman

11

400.00

18

Elks 45'ers

Dan Irvine

5

315.00

19

NexusBC Hope Walkers

Christol Hodgins

6

265.00

20

Making it happen

Mary Turner

3

21

The Adventurists

Michelle Ryall

1

22

Alexis Park Eagles

Pamela Rayburn

2

#

Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Kelli Sullivan

We’ve Got You Covered

24

2,224.00

2

Roberta Schaafsma

RE/MAXimum Trotters

8

1,600.00

3

Nikki Lundegren

RBC Vernon Community

1

1,500.00

4

Stephanie Hewson

Cold Feet, Warm Hearts

7

825.00

5

Cindy Masters

Sparkle Stars

12

725.00

6

Patrick Vance

Interior Recycled Icicles

4

520.00

7

Taylor Topping

JCI Vernon

1

500.00

8

Brian Guy

1

500.00

9

Jo-Ann Sullivan

Angie's Angels

9

475.00

10

Krista Blankley

RE/MAXimum Trotters

4

450.00

11

Pam Wood

Nixon Wenger LLP

4

425.00

12

Aidan Negus

We’ve Got You Covered

6

395.00

13

Toni Lesko

Interior Recycled Icicles

2

390.00

14

Martin van Essen

Sparkle Stars

8

390.00

15

Erin Humeny

Scotiabank

6

380.00

16

Emily Wilson

Interior Recycled Icicles

2

380.00

17

Michael Isobe

JCI Vernon

5

370.00

18

Annie Lavigne

Cold Feet, Warm Hearts

8

365.00

19

Colin Scott

Interior Recycled Icicles

1

360.00

20

Britney Moody

Interior Recycled Icicles

1

360.00

21

Teresa Durning

Angie's Angels

5

350.00

22

Tracey/Jamie Barrie

Cold Feet, Warm Hearts

4

325.00

23

Nicky Dunlop

We’ve Got You Covered

4

324.00

24

Jacqueline Bickel

Cold Feet, Warm Hearts

4

300.00

25

Glen Suderman

The Holy Walkamolies

5

295.00

26

Sheila Stainton

We’ve Got You Covered

4

281.41

27

Emily Johnston

8

275.00

28

Jeanne Arcand

Sparkle Stars

6

260.00

29

Loretta Friedrich

Sparkle Stars

6

250.00

30

Rebecca Ashley

RBC Vernon Community

1

200.00

31

Rob Spann

BC Fasteners and Tools Vernon

2

175.00

32

Ari Wilder

We’ve Got You Covered

3

175.00

33

Riva Holowach

Nixon Wenger LLP

4

170.00

34

Gary Link

Tai Chi Link to Good Health

3

165.00

35

Muqaddar Ahmad

We’ve Got You Covered

1

150.00

36

Marissa Ashton

Freya’s Fans

3

150.00

37

Tara Holowach

Nixon Wenger LLP

2

150.00

38

Jayme McKillop

RE/MAXimum Trotters

2

150.00

39

Shawn Pol

Scotiabank

2

150.00

40

Jared Caldwell

The Holy Walkamolies

2

150.00

41

Ravinder Sidhu

Elks 45'ers

6

150.00

42

Tiffany Asselin

BC Fasteners and Tools Vernon

2

150.00

43

stephanie posiak

BC Fasteners and Tools Vernon

3

150.00

44

Keeley Parnitsky

Scotiabank

3

125.00

45

Harwinder Sandhu

We’ve Got You Covered

2

120.00

46

Laura Hay

Angie's Angels

3

110.00

47

Dana Deyell

Scotiabank

1

100.00

48

Robyn Ladner

We’ve Got You Covered

2

100.00

49

Marcela Filippi

Vegpro Employees

1

100.00

50

Angie Ioakimidou

Angie's Angels

1

100.00

51

Quintin Torresan

Davidson Lawyers

1

100.00

52

Dan Irvine

Elks 45'ers

2

100.00

53

mark farr

Scotiabank

2

100.00

54

Lauren Hotchkiss

JCI Vernon

1

100.00

55

Jason Jeffrey

Vegpro Employees

1

100.00

56

Taylor Sheardown

Davidson Lawyers

1

100.00

57

Karin Armstrong

Sparkle Stars

1

100.00

58

Alan Sellers

Scotiabank

1

100.00

59

Dennis Gehrmann

BC Fasteners and Tools Vernon

2

100.00

60

Matt Bilodeau

BC Fasteners and Tools Vernon

2

100.00

61

Tammy Stein

RE/MAXimum Trotters

1

100.00

62

Courtnay Arnold

Scotiabank

2

75.00

63

Kelsey Oster

NexusBC Hope Walkers

1

75.00

64

Iryna Minko

Vegpro Employees

2

70.00

65

Todd Strilchuk

We’ve Got You Covered

1

63.40

66

Doris Biollo

NexusBC Hope Walkers

1

50.00

67

Worthy Grace

Winter Walkers

1

50.00

68

Brigit Carder

Freya’s Fans

1

50.00

69

Michelle Girard

RE/MAXimum Trotters

1

50.00

70

Christol Hodgins

NexusBC Hope Walkers

1

50.00

71

Janis Lauman

Winter Walkers

1

50.00

72

Dayna Saari-Lauman

Winter Walkers

1

50.00

73

Jeff Nice

Vegpro Employees

1

50.00

74

Rob Lauman

Winter Walkers

1

50.00

75

Tammy Balcombe

NexusBC Hope Walkers

2

50.00

76

Jonathan Blais

Vegpro Employees

1

50.00

77

Rob Lauman

Winter Walkers

1

50.00

78

Olivier Asselin

BC Fasteners and Tools Vernon

1

50.00

79

Nicole Balmer

RE/MAXimum Trotters

1

50.00

80

Allyson Edwards

Nixon Wenger LLP

1

25.00

81

Teri McGillivray

Elks 45'ers

1

25.00

82

Lief Hanson

Winter Walkers

1

25.00

83

Oren Hanson

Winter Walkers

1

25.00

84

Evelyn Lauman

Winter Walkers

1

25.00

85

Claire Lauman

Winter Walkers

1

25.00

86

Vighnesh Divecha

Scotiabank

1

25.00

87

June Kerr

Elks 45'ers

1

20.00

88

John Kerr

Elks 45'ers

1

20.00

89

Caroline Radics

Angie's Angels

90

Pamela Rayburn

Alexis Park Eagles

91

Iftkhar Ahmad

Vegpro Employees

92

Leea Lawson

RBC Vernon Community

93

Sheri Kunzli

Angie's Angels

94

Tom Williamson

We’ve Got You Covered

95

Julia Payson

Freya’s Fans

96

Teresa Bigsby

Making it happen

97

Sarah Lauman

Winter Walkers

98

Jenna Horsting

The Holy Walkamolies

99

Cassidy Brown

100

Michelle Ryall

The Adventurists

101

Sarah yerhoff

NexusBC Hope Walkers

102

Sri Gade

Scotiabank

103

Kunal Jadwani

Scotiabank

104

Michael Ellis

Scotiabank

105

Wai Hung (Allen) CHAN

106

Gina Villanueva

Vegpro Employees

107

Mairin Reading

RBC Vernon Community

108

Tammy Robinson Brown

Angie's Angels

109

Edmundo Espinosa

Vegpro Employees

110

Mary Turner

Making it happen

111

Logan Rankeillor

The Holy Walkamolies

112

Vatan Virk

Vegpro Employees

113

Mike Hesketh

Vegpro Employees

114

Wade Weston

115

Katherine Flaherty

RBC Vernon Community

116

Marie Van Andel

NexusBC Hope Walkers

117

Maxwel MacLeod

Scotiabank

118

Michael Flaherty

RBC Vernon Community

119

Lee-Ann Hesketh

Vegpro Employees

120

Alison Williams

Tai Chi Link to Good Health

121

Mark Brandle

RBC Vernon Community

122

LeeAnne Christianson

RBC Vernon Community

123

Andi Zehr

Alexis Park Eagles

124

Katelin Ferguson

Scotiabank

125

Genevieve Nice

Vegpro Employees

126

Rosie Larios

Vegpro Employees

127

Shazahan Sayyad

RBC Vernon Community

128

Elizha Cordova

Top Challengers

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!

Event Day Details

Save the date - CNOY Day is February 28, 2026!

Start/Finish Google Map

3103 30 St, Vernon BC V1T5E3


Vernon Elks Hall

Schedule

  • 4:00 pm: Meet Check-in
  • 4:45 pm: Muster Gather for Opening Remarks
  • 5:00 pm: Move Send-off
  • 6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
  • 7:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2027!

Not able to join us in person at the Main Event? We hope you'll register, 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: 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.
  • Children 12 and under 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 participating at the Main Event on Saturday, February 28, 2026 must check-in upon arrival.
  • 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.
  • Offsite fundraising walkers can contact their local event director to arrange toque pickup the week of the event.

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 accept the waiver automatically when they register online.
  • Youth/Children under the age of majority need a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
  • An online form will be emailed to all parents/guardians before CNOY Day.
  • 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!

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Vernon Maps

Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:

Contact Us


CNOY Vernon 2026

The CNOY Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email vernon@cnoy.org

Got questions about the Coldest Night of the Year?
info@cnoy.org | 1.877.743.3413