Hinton
Options HIV & Hinton Employment and Learning Place
50 Walkers|9 Teams|3 Volunteers|17 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 Options HIV
HIV West Yellowhead was formed in the spring of 1988 and was officially called “AIDS: A Positive Coordinated Community Response Society of Jasper”.
The main catalyst for the formation of the society was that a man affected by AIDS decided to return home to Jasper to live out his last days. This syndrome, although becoming common in larger centres, still carried with it a lot of fear and stigma. The main goal of the society at that time was to support people living with HIV and AIDS and to raise awareness about the virus.
Using a harm reduction model that includes education, leadership, outreach, and partnerships, HIV West Yellowhead supports those at risk of, or affected by HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C and sexually transmitted blood borne infections. We are working towards a world free of HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C and Sexually Transmitted Blood Borne Infections.
Funds raised through the Coldest Night of the Year on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 will go towards supporting feeding those in need as well as for client emergences.
About Hinton Employment and Learning Place
Hinton Adult Learning Society, o/a Hinton Employment and Learning Place, facilitates many different programs in Hinton, Edson, Jasper, and the Grande Cache area. We operate Freddy's Homelessness Resource Room and Day Space, where we provide supports to our homeless friends in Hinton. We facilitate the FASD/PCAP program, Employment Services for Persons with Disabilities, Career and Employment Information Services Storefront, Workplace Training, Transition to Employment Services, GED Prep, Community Adult Learning Program, ESL training, newcomer supports, and look to fill gaps in services in the communities we serve. Our team of 15 dedicated and caring individuals, along with 29 incredible volunteers strive to support our community members however we can.
Vision • Hinton Adult Learning Society leads and inspires our community to be safe, accepting and inclusive.
Mission • Hinton Adult Learning Society empowers and advocates for community members to learn and grow in a supportive environment. We acknowledge and reduce barriers to create an inclusive community where everyone feels valued, safe and involved.
Join us on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 for the Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk and help us raise vital funds for our Freddy's Homelessness Program. Together we can make a difference right here in our community!
Hinton Scoreboard
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Community Sponsors
Hinton (Options HIV & Hinton Employment and Learning Place) is super grateful for our fantastic 2025 sponsors! View all sponsors >
Top Challengers
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Event Day Details
Save the date - CNOY Day is February 22, 2025!
Start/Finish Google Map
The Hinton Centre
965 Switzer Drive
Hinton, AB
T7V 1X8
The Hinton Centre is at 965 Switzer Drive.
Walkers will gather here to register and meet their teams and then follow the route down to Dr Duncan Murray Recreation Centre for the 2km walk and onwards to Crescent Valley School and back (for the 5Km).
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
Here's a collection of our favorite photos from CNOY 2024 nationwide. Special thanks to our many amazing volunteer photographers!
Contact Us
CNOY Hinton 2025
The CNOY Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email hinton@cnoy.org