Lindsay
United Way City of Kawartha Lakes
65 Walkers|16 Teams|11 Volunteers|18 Days Left
The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly fundraising walk in support of local charities. Let’s change the tune for people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness... because it’s cold out there. Join us on February 22, 2025 - team up, fundraise, and walk with us!
About United Way City of Kawartha Lakes
Our mission is to build a strong community and improve lives in Haliburton & Kawartha Lakes.
We focus on 3 priority areas:
1) Poverty to Possibility • Moving people out of poverty, meeting the basic needs of our community’s most vulnerable people (food, shelter & employment).
2) All That Kids Can Be • Giving children and youth the support they need to get a great start in life, do well in school, and reach their full potential.
3) Healthy People, Strong Communities • Creating vibrant neighbourhoods, where everyone experiences a sense of belonging and connection to one another.
Our work is two-fold. We provide grants to local organizations working to tackle challenging issues such as food insecurity, homelessness, & mental health. We also operate Edwin Binney’s Community Farm & Education Centre. Through this project we grow, harvest & donate fresh produce to food banks & organizations with food programs. We also provide educational workshops to local schools using curriculum-based learning materials.
Join us on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 for the Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk and TOGETHER we can make a positive impact on the lives of the most vulnerable right here in our community.
Get To Know United Way City of Kawartha Lakes
United Way CKL provides funding to local agencies to support their critical programs and services. We are also community connectors, conveners, and advocates. Join us in Growing Opportunity Together and tackling the complex social issues in our region.
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Event Day Details
Save the date - CNOY Day is February 22, 2025!
We are thrilled you are joining us and choosing to step up and step out in the cold to raise awareness and funds to meet the urgent and emerging needs of the most vulnerable people in our communities.
Read on for all the details for February 22nd!
Start/Finish Google Map
200 Albert Street South, Lindsay, ON K9V 5E6
Local Details
Parking
Parking is available in lots A and B at Fleming College - Frost Campus
Rest Stop
Rest stops are located at the 1km mark at the United Way CKL office (washrooms are available here) at the 2.5km mark in the King Albert Public School parking lot.
Post-Event Meal
Don't forget to come inside when you get back to Fleming for the Post-Event Meal!
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 Goodbye + see you in 2026!
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 22, 2025 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.
- You may also bring a filled-out printed waiver.
- 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!
2024 CNOY Photos
Special thanks to our many amazing volunteer photographers!
Contact Us
CNOY Lindsay 2025
The CNOY Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email lindsay@cnoy.org