Brave the cold, wind and snow and walk with us on February 25th for the hungry, homeless and hurting in Brantford in support of Why Not City Missions and Out of the Cold ministries!
Start/Finish Location View Google Map >
The Brantford WALK starts and ends at "Yes Church" located at 305 West St, Brantford, ON N3R 3V6. There is plenty of parking and we'll have the heat on to make it warm and cozy.
Registration/Check-In 4:00 pm
Registration opens at 4:00 pm. Walkers must bring in:
> All cash and cheques payable to "Coldest Night of the Year"
> Pledge sheet with all donor data filled out completely and neatly OR
> Post all pledges of cash and cheques online in your personal fundraising page and print off the "My Donor List" and bring with cash or cheques**.
> Bring a signed WAIVER FORM available online under TOOLS / FORMS on the main site
Note: walkers who raise $150 (adults) or $75 (youth 18 and under) do NOT have to pay the $25 registration fee.
Opening Ceremonies 5:00 pm
Route Closes 8:00 pm
Registration opens at 4:00 pm at YES CHURCH (see above for address).There is reasonable parking in the area but give yourself time with a watch on the driving conditions.
Lunch A post-walk chili 'lunch' is served between approximately 6:00 and 8:00 pm
A post-walk chili 'lunch' is served between approximately 6:00 and 8:00 pm. All walkers are invited to join us back at YES CHURCH to warm up, enjoy a warm bowl of chili, perhaps a sweet or two and a warm drink.
What to Bring/Wear
It's winter.
And it's Ontario.
And it's February.
So bundle up with boots, gloves, warm toques, scarves and enough layers to keep you warm without impeding your walking.
Lost + Found
A lost and found / welcome desk area will be set up at YES CHURCH so if you drop a mitten or scarf you'll know where to ask for it to start - and if you find some extra stuff lying around be sure to drop them in.
Route Details
The Brantford WALK offers three routes. The 5km and 10km options (which 95% will select) and a 2km choice for families with small kids who can't go farther.
Rest Stops
Rest stops will be provided at the 2.5, 5km and 7.5km marks providing some shelter, some heat, a bathroom and some yummy snacks and warm drinks.
The first will be at Why Not Youth Centres located at 368 Colborne St., the second at the end of the 5km located at Yes Church, and the third at the 7.5km mark at Freedom Christian Community Church located at 150 North Park St. The final rest spot is again at Yes Church.
Route Safety
We will have volunteers at key corners and intersections pointing the way and cheering you on. As well, there will be some friendly rest stop volunteers and support vehicles keeping an eye on everyone along the route.
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