Nanaimo walks for ISLAND CRISIS CARE SOCIETY on February 25 - brave the cold, wind (and who knows, maybe even snow!) and join your friends and family while raising $25,000 for the hungry, hurting and homeless in our community.
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The Nanaimo WALK starts and finishes at St. Paul's Anglican Church, 29 Church Street, Nanaimo BC, V9R 5H2
Registration/Check-In 4:00 pm
Opening Ceremonies 5:00 pm
Route Closes 8:00 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.
Lunch 6:00 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 St. Paul's Anglican to warm up, enjoy a warm bowl of chili, perhaps a sweet or two and a warm drink.
What to Bring/Wear
Who knows what the weather will be like on February 25th? It could be warmer than expected or cold and blowy. The key is to come prepared while keeping an eye on the weather channel. Bring good walking shoes/boots, hats, gloves, maybe a scarf and a wind-breaking jacket and sweater.
Lost + Found
A lost and found / welcome desk area will be set up at St. Paul's Anglican 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
Route specifics are still being reviewed and approved by staff and city officials. Check in later to see maps and routes posted.
Rest Stops
Rest stops will be provided at the 2.5 (the Unitarian Fellowship) and 5km (The Salvation Army Thrift Store on Bowen Rd) marks providing some shelter, some heat, a bathroom and warm drinks.
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.