Raised:
$13,200
22%Goal:
$60,000

Hudson

Hosted by River Valley Charities

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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 River Valley Charities

St. Croix Valley Partners United for a Cause

Support multiple local St. Croix Valley humanitarian organizations, all at once!


Under the coordination of River Valley Charities, three St. Croix County nonprofits with a shared mission of providing food, shelter, and assistance to our less fortunate neighbors are partnering up for the Coldest Night of the Year 2025. These organizations include Grace Place in New Richmond, The Farm at YMCA Camp St. Croix in Hudson, and Our Neighbors' Place in River Falls. Join us as we continue providing hope to those who need it most in our local community!

Hudson 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 >

Teams
Walkers

#

Team Name

Captain

Members

Raised

1

Our Neighbors' Place

Sue Dorsch

5

475.00

2

YMCA Camp St. Croix

Anna Zimmer

4

200.00

3

Ciranda Champions

Christine Petersen

8

175.00

4

B-W Food Backpack Program

Melissa Eisen

2

75.00

5

Camp St. Croix DayCroix!

Miles Jensen

1

50.00

6

Winter Warriors

Andy Johnson

1

50.00

7

SCC Food for Kids

Staci Paschke

1

25.00

8

Hudson SDA Church

Alisha Cunningham

4

9

River Valley Charities

Andy Johnson

1

10

Grace Place

Grace Place

1

11

The Sycamore of River Falls

Megan Harstad

1

12

John 13:34

Stephanie Splittgerber

1

13

First State Bank and Trust // Valley Agencies

Joette Barr

2

14

Cardinal Health

Kathy Ableidinger

3

#

Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Natalie Raffaele

Our Neighbors' Place

5

375.00

2

Lindsey Sorenson

Ciranda Champions

2

125.00

3

Shelly Smith

Our Neighbors' Place

1

100.00

4

Miles Jensen

Camp St. Croix DayCroix!

1

50.00

5

Andy Johnson

Winter Warriors

1

50.00

6

Anna Zimmer

YMCA Camp St. Croix

1

50.00

7

Theresa Douglas

YMCA Camp St. Croix

1

50.00

8

Staci Paschke

SCC Food for Kids

1

25.00

9

Melissa Eisen

B-W Food Backpack Program

1

25.00

10

Malanie Sachsenmaier

Ciranda Champions

11

Sue Dorsch

Our Neighbors' Place

12

Michelle Hunt

Hudson SDA Church

13

Emily Keeler

Our Neighbors' Place

14

Grace Place

Grace Place

15

Megan Harstad

The Sycamore of River Falls

16

Joseph Halverson

Cardinal Health

17

Sarah Kenall

Our Neighbors' Place

18

Christine Carufel

First State Bank and Trust // Valley Agencies

19

Dawn Pace

Ciranda Champions

20

Caleb Olson

Cardinal Health

21

Michele Anderson

Ciranda Champions

22

Joette Barr

First State Bank and Trust // Valley Agencies

23

Gina Rens

Ciranda Champions

24

Doug Audette

Ciranda Champions

25

Megan Lee

Ciranda Champions

26

Laurie Sabin

Hudson SDA Church

27

Andy Johnson

River Valley Charities

28

Christine Petersen

Ciranda Champions

29

Sydney Latterell

B-W Food Backpack Program

30

Alisha Cunningham

Hudson SDA Church

31

Robin Cunningham

Hudson SDA Church

32

John Arteman

YMCA Camp St. Croix

33

Stephanie Splittgerber

John 13:34

34

Kathy Ableidinger

Cardinal Health

Community Sponsors

Hudson (River Valley Charities) is super grateful for our fantastic 2025 sponsors! View all sponsors >

The Challenge

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 22, 2025!

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Midcurrent Church

200 1st St, Hudson, WI 54016

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.
  • Checks: 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 Checks,” create pledges for your cash donations, pay them off with your personal credit card, and keep the cash. OR...
  • 2. Write a check (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
  • Your own water bottle
  • A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for!

Hudson Maps

Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:

2024 CNOY Photos

Special thanks to our many amazing volunteer photographers!

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Contact Us


CNOY Hudson 2025

The CNOY USA Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email hudson@cnoy.com

Got questions about the Coldest Night of the Year USA?
help@cnoy.com | 1.877.743.3413