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Mountainview Christian Reformed Church 290 Main St. East Grimsby, ON L3M 1P8

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 + Go Home

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.

• 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.

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.

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 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.

Waivers

• 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 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.

• Waivers will be available at check-in on Event 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!