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We will meet at 362 Erb Street West. Our route will take us up Erb Street towards King Street where we will then cross at King and return back to 362 Erb Street West.

• Parking will be available at 368 Erb St. W (Waterloo Infant Toddler Daycare Association). There is additional parking on various side streets (Culpepper, Roosevelt, Churchill)

• Parking will be available at 368 Erb St. W (Waterloo Infant Toddler Daycare Association). There is additional parking on various side streets (Culpepper, Roosevelt, Churchill)

• Please note: There will be NO available parking at SHOW during the event.

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.

Schedule

• 5:00pm: Check-in opens

• 5:45 pm: Opening remarks

• 6:00 pm: Walker send off (all distances)

• 6:30-6:45 pm: 2km Walkers return to 362 Erb St. W

• 7-7:30 pm: 5km Walkers return to 362 Erb St. W.

• 7:30-8:00 pm: Walkers enjoy some hot chocolate and snacks

• 8:15 pm: Final Remarks from SHOW staff

Route Details

• Route Distances: 2 km or 5 km (Both routes will be clearly defined for walkers)

• Rest stop: There will be one rest stop at the end of the 2km and 5km routes with yummy snacks and drinks brought to us by our wonderful community sponsor KPMG Canada

• Signage: All routes will be well-signed with our bold blue CNOY signs

• Route Support: Volunteers will provide support along the route

• 12 and under walkers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times

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:

• Please contact Leigh-Ann at leighannc@showaterloo.org or 519.886.8200 X103 to arrange a time to pick up your toque

• Team captains may also arrange to pick up toques for their whole team if the entire team is participating virtually.

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.