The coldest night of the year is fast approaching – and we’re not talking about temperature.
The annual event to raise money for charities that serves hungry, homeless, and hurting people called The Coldest Night of the Year is taking place in Prince George on Saturday, Feb. 23.
So far, 92 walkers, 21 teams, and 31 volunteers have signed up to participate in the 2 km, 5 km, or 10 km family-friendly winter walk-a-thon to raise funds for AWAC (Association Advocating for Women and Community). This will be the third year the event has taken place in Prince George.
“It’s really important for those who are experiencing homelessness to know that we are here to help together as a community,” says AWAC program manager Alana Le Cerf. “There’s quite a number of homelessness now in our community and this event goes a long way to secure housing.”
The Coldest Night of the Year is hosted in more than 25 cities across Canada and is meant for people to step outside the warmth of comfort of home and raise awareness for people struggling to get by.
Funds from this event will be raised for individuals in Prince George living in homelessness.
The proceeds will go to AWAC’s various housing programs to support individuals in securing and maintaining housing.
The Coldest Night of the Year takes place at St. Giles Presbyterian Church (1500 Edmonton Street) with registration opening at 4 p.m. followed by opening ceremonies at 5 p.m. and the walk itself beginning at 5:15 p.m.
A warm light meal will be served to all walkers and volunteers before the event is wrapped up around 8 p.m.
The event has already raised $12,440, which is 49 per cent of the $25,000 goal.
If you would like to participate you can register to walk online.
Registration for children under 10 is free, but it will cost youth and adults $25 dollars to register if they do not have enough in pledges.
