Raised:
$1,400
0%Goal:
$170,000

Stratford

Hosted by Shelterlink Youth Services and Stratford Connection Centre

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The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly walk in support of local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Join us on February 24, 2024 - team up, fundraise, walk, and take a moment to look closer... because it’s cold out there.

Community Sponsors

Stratford (Shelterlink Youth Services & Stratford Connection Centre) is super grateful for our fantastic 2024 sponsors! View all sponsors >

Event Day Details

Save the date - CNOY Day is February 24, 2024!

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Upper Queen's Park Stratford


Meet us in the parking lot of the old Duke's Grill.

Local Details

Team Spirit - We love when teams show enthusiasm with banners, signs, outfits etc.


Parking - There is lots of parallel parking around the circle at Upper Queens park or angled parking along Lakeside Ave.


Washrooms available for use along the route inside the Allman Areana (outside ones are all closed)


Complimentary cup-o-soup by Soup Surreal upon completion of one or two laps of river!

Schedule

  • 4:00 pm: Meet Check-in + Welcome
  • 5:00 pm: Move Send-off
  • 6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
  • 7:00 pm: Mosey Goodbye + see you in 2025!

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 24, 2024 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 18 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!

Stratford 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

The Connection Centre Crew

Sara Catherine

7

500.00

2

YNCU Stratford Mitchell

Sandra Sousa

11

225.00

3

Crunch stratford

Marissa Longhurst

3

125.00

4

Stratford Snow Striders

Jo-Dee Burbach

1

50.00

5

Skyline_Stratford

Brittany Rooney

1

6

McDonald's Stratford

Will Mason

1

7

Sauvé Saints!

Melanie Hughes

1

#

Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Joe Gladding

The Connection Centre Crew

4

400.00

2

Larissa Cross

YNCU Stratford Mitchell

3

175.00

3

Jamie Page

Crunch stratford

1

100.00

4

Sara Catherine

The Connection Centre Crew

1

50.00

5

Jo-Dee Burbach

Stratford Snow Striders

1

50.00

6

Sandra Eedy

YNCU Stratford Mitchell

1

50.00

7

Trish Soper

Crunch stratford

1

25.00

8

Jody Ferreira

The Connection Centre Crew

9

Andriana Akins

YNCU Stratford Mitchell

10

Desiree Rebelo

YNCU Stratford Mitchell

11

Kyle Boehm

YNCU Stratford Mitchell

12

Cherie Beaumier

YNCU Stratford Mitchell

13

Aimee Wagner

YNCU Stratford Mitchell

14

Will Mason

McDonald's Stratford

15

Kyle Allen

YNCU Stratford Mitchell

16

Tanya Hefkey

The Connection Centre Crew

17

Kelly Stafford

YNCU Stratford Mitchell

18

Sonya Heyen

The Connection Centre Crew

19

Amandeep Shergill

YNCU Stratford Mitchell

20

Brittany Rooney

Skyline_Stratford

21

Alexia Weyers

The Connection Centre Crew

22

Sandra Sousa

YNCU Stratford Mitchell

23

Kyle Betts

The Connection Centre Crew

24

Marissa Longhurst

Crunch stratford

25

Melanie Hughes

Sauvé Saints!

The Challenge

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!

About Shelterlink Youth Services

Stratford/Perth ShelterLink is becoming Shelterlink Youth Services.

Walk to support Shelterlink's Living Options for Youth. Our mission is to assist homeless youth and those at-risk of becoming homeless. We do more than just assist in finding them a warm safe bed — we are actively working with youth to assist them in their pursuits, through education and skills development supports. Last year, 63 youth accessed shelter and a fresh start.


About Stratford Connection Centre

Your invited to join us to walk in support of local individuals experiencing homelessness, hurt and hunger in the Stratford and area community.


Walk to support the United Way Stratford Connection Centre, a place for those experiencing homelessness—or those at risk of becoming homeless—to go to connect with services, shower, do laundry and have a meal.


Since opening in December 2021 there have been 323 clients who have visited over 1,300 times.


Together, we can build a brighter future for more local people.

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Contact Us


CNOY Stratford 2024

Sonya Event Coordinator
Phone 519.271.7730
Email sheyen@perthhuron.unitedway.ca

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