About SSVP Hamilton
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is dedicated to supporting neighbours in need with compassion, dignity, and hope, addressing challenges one person at a time while giving voice to the voiceless. Funds raised through the Coldest Night of the Year will directly support individuals and families in Hamilton who are facing the impacts of poverty. Your generosity helps strengthen SSVP’s core mission of “serving the poor” by sustaining essential programs such as food support, utility assistance, homelessness outreach, and providing school supplies to children from low-income families. Together, these efforts create meaningful, lasting change and offer a brighter, more hopeful future for those who need it most.
Hamilton Ainslie Wood 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 >
# | Team Name | Captain | Members | Raised | |
|---|
1 | St Catherine of Siena Vinnies Walkers | Steve Authier | 2 | 4,650.00 | |
2 | St.Vincent de Paul Huskies | Anthony Bernar | 8 | 4,480.00 | |
3 | Incarnation Red Hot Chili Pacers | Sandi Annibale | 7 | 3,510.00 | |
4 | St Francis Xavier Cool Walkers | Maria Scattolon | 3 | 2,225.00 | |
5 | St. John's the Baptist Polar Bears | John van der Zalm | 3 | 1,560.00 | |
6 | St Luke Skywalkers | John Wiernikowski | 4 | 1,400.00 | |
7 | Waterdown Blizzards | Juliet Diamante | 3 | 1,395.00 | |
8 | ST ANN SSVP | ELISE Adolphe | 4 | 1,280.00 | |
9 | OLOTAP Walkers | Tracy Chiasson | 3 | 1,230.00 | |
10 | Immaculate Heart of Mary | Raine Adams | 3 | 1,210.00 | |
11 | Fairweather Run Club | Britney Brugger | 5 | 1,035.00 | |
12 | M&M, JP&S | Megan d'Andrade-Bush | 4 | 600.00 | |
13 | Optimist Club of Hamilton | Cathy McGowan | 2 | 450.00 | |
14 | Barham Team | Sarah Barham | 1 | 295.00 | |
15 | Hamilton SSVP Official Donation - Not allotted to a team | EventDirector Authier | 1 | 260.00 | |
# | Name | Team Name | Donors | Raised | |
|---|
1 | Steve Authier | St Catherine of Siena Vinnies Walkers | 32 | 2,300.00 | |
2 | Ron Whalen | St Catherine of Siena Vinnies Walkers | 18 | 2,170.00 | |
3 | Sandi Annibale | Incarnation Red Hot Chili Pacers | 41 | 1,910.00 | |
4 | Denise Mauro | St.Vincent de Paul Huskies | 13 | 1,400.00 | |
5 | Anthony Bernar | St.Vincent de Paul Huskies | 21 | 1,375.00 | |
6 | Maria Scattolon | St Francis Xavier Cool Walkers | 22 | 1,055.00 | |
7 | Raine Adams | Immaculate Heart of Mary | 18 | 915.00 | |
8 | Tracy Chiasson | OLOTAP Walkers | 13 | 800.00 | |
9 | Renato De Tina | St Luke Skywalkers | 19 | 600.00 | |
10 | ELISE Adolphe | ST ANN SSVP | 8 | 540.00 | |
11 | Adam Lemmen | St Francis Xavier Cool Walkers | 6 | 520.00 | |
12 | Andy Burns | St.Vincent de Paul Huskies | 5 | 500.00 | |
13 | Anna Lemmen | St Francis Xavier Cool Walkers | 9 | 475.00 | |
14 | Rob Sealey | Fairweather Run Club | 9 | 445.00 | |
15 | John Wiernikowski | St Luke Skywalkers | 12 | 425.00 | |
16 | John van der Zalm | St. John's the Baptist Polar Bears | 7 | 390.00 | |
17 | Diane Morelli | Incarnation Red Hot Chili Pacers | 12 | 385.00 | |
18 | Justin Bernar | St.Vincent de Paul Huskies | 7 | 370.00 | |
19 | Carlos Ojero | OLOTAP Walkers | 5 | 370.00 | |
20 | Johanne Davies | Waterdown Blizzards | 10 | 365.00 | |
21 | Michael BELL | ST ANN SSVP | 6 | 350.00 | |
22 | Carrolle Kenney | St. John's the Baptist Polar Bears | 5 | 350.00 | |
23 | Britney Brugger | Fairweather Run Club | 5 | 345.00 | |
24 | Mary Melfi | Incarnation Red Hot Chili Pacers | 18 | 335.00 | |
25 | Ruth Spyksma | St.Vincent de Paul Huskies | 8 | 325.00 | |
26 | Mike Potter | St. John's the Baptist Polar Bears | 8 | 310.00 | |
27 | Paula Bernar | St.Vincent de Paul Huskies | 6 | 310.00 | |
28 | Terry McGowan | Optimist Club of Hamilton | 4 | 275.00 | |
29 | Julie Tavares | Waterdown Blizzards | 5 | 260.00 | |
30 | Lorenzo Melfi | Incarnation Red Hot Chili Pacers | 5 | 250.00 | |
31 | Florentina Smith | ST ANN SSVP | 5 | 240.00 | |
32 | John Melfi | Incarnation Red Hot Chili Pacers | 5 | 225.00 | |
33 | Sarah Barham | Barham Team | 4 | 220.00 | |
34 | Juliet Diamante | Waterdown Blizzards | 1 | 220.00 | |
35 | Megan d'Andrade-Bush | M&M, JP&S | 2 | 200.00 | |
36 | Wilcon Ching | St Luke Skywalkers | 4 | 200.00 | |
37 | Sally Romero | Incarnation Red Hot Chili Pacers | 2 | 200.00 | |
38 | Audrey Fischer | Incarnation Red Hot Chili Pacers | 5 | 185.00 | |
39 | James Dowhaniuk | Immaculate Heart of Mary | 2 | 170.00 | |
40 | Eric Bernar | St.Vincent de Paul Huskies | 2 | 150.00 | |
41 | Cathy McGowan | Optimist Club of Hamilton | 2 | 125.00 | |
42 | JP Bush | M&M, JP&S | 2 | 125.00 | |
43 | Simon Bush | M&M, JP&S | 2 | 125.00 | |
44 | Carla Ching | St Luke Skywalkers | 2 | 100.00 | |
45 | Michael Bush | M&M, JP&S | 1 | 100.00 | |
46 | KIRBY PAYETTE | ST ANN SSVP | 2 | 100.00 | |
47 | Carl van Veen | Fairweather Run Club | 2 | 50.00 | |
48 | Xavier Icardo | Fairweather Run Club | 1 | 25.00 | |
49 | Simone G | Fairweather Run Club | 1 | 25.00 | |
50 | EventDirector Authier | Hamilton SSVP Official Donation - Not allotted to a team | 1 | 10.00 | |
51 | Christian Silva | Immaculate Heart of Mary | | | |
52 | Cassie Wylie | OLOTAP Walkers | | | |
Top Challengers
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!
Event Day Details
Save the date - CNOY Day is February 28, 2026!
200 Whitney Avenue, Hamilton, L8S 2G7
St. Mary Catholic Secondary
Schedule
- 4:45 pm: Muster Gather for Opening Remarks
- 6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 7:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2027!
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 28, 2026 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.
- 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
- A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for!
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Hamilton Ainslie Wood Maps
Check out this year's CNOY route maps below: