Deltassist is hoping the community will team up, fundraise, walk and gather for an important cause on Feb. 25.
The sixth annual Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) fundraiser will help raise funds for local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness.
Register and sign-up online at: http://cnoy.org/delta.
You can sign up as an individual or you can put a team together. If you raise a minimum of $150 (for adults) or $75 (for youth/kids) then you get a CNOY toque. You have the choice of doing either a 2km or a 5km walk, or if you prefer, you can do it from home or wherever you choose.
The event starts at 4 p.m. on Feb. 25 at City Hall in Ladner (4500 Clarence Taylor Way) with participant check-in. Opening remarks from Mayor George Harvie and other dignitaries’ follows at 5 p.m. and then the send-off of participants. A light post-event meal will be served at 6 p.m. after the walk as well as a kids table of colouring and CNOY face paint, treats from Cobs, coffee from Starbucks, the BC Lions will be doing a meet and greet, and a free raffle at the end as a thank-you to all the participants.
“This is Deltassist’s sixth year of doing this event and we’re hoping this will be one of the biggest year’s to date,” says Lisa Pitman, one of the organizers for Deltassist. “The Coldest Night of The Year event supports our programs that have no other funding, so this fundraiser is integral in raising money to support those in the community who are suffering from food and shelter insecurities.”
Deltassist has a goal of raising $34,000 for this year’s event.
