Raised:
$62,023147%Goal:
$42,000
$62,023147%Goal:
$42,000
Lynchburg
Hosted by Miriam's House
The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly walk to raise money for Miriam’s House and our work to end homelessness. Join us on February 25, 2023 - team up, fundraise, walk, and gather for good... because no one should have to sleep outside in the cold.
Community Sponsors
Lynchburg (Miriam's House) is super grateful for our fantastic 2023 sponsors! View all sponsors >
Foster Fuels
Lead Sponsor
Luper Team Mortgage
Rest Stop Sponsor
Peery & Woolwine Family Dentistry
Route Sponsor
The Virginian Hotel
Route Sponsor
Rose Computers and Networks
Route Sponsor
Bank of the James
Route Sponsor
Turn & Burn Cleaning
Community Sponsor
English Construction
Community Sponsor
Discount Portable Restrooms
Goods and Services
Montana Plains Bakery
Goods and Services
Soup Twentytwo
Goods and Services
Ford Mays Wealth Management
Goods and Services
Rivermont Pizza
Goods and Services
Golf Park Coffee
Goods and Services
First Christian Church
Goods and Services
Riverside Runners
Goods and Services
Starbucks
Goods and Services
Proforma
Goods and Services
Mission House Coffee
Goods and Services
2023 CNOY Photos
Thanks to all of our amazing photographer volunteers! If you've got CNOY Day photos or videos you'd like to share, email it to photos@bluesea.org.
Lynchburg 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
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!
About Miriam's House
Miriam's House has a 29 year history of providing housing and support to families and individuals experiencing homelessness in Central Virginia. Our homeless response programs provide homes and restore dignity to our most vulnerable neighbors.
In 2022, Miriam's House provided housing and wrap-around support services to 462 of our homeless neighbors and we know the need will be even greater in 2023. Walk with us as we raise funds to support our homeless response programs!
Event Day Details
Save the date - CNOY Day is February 25, 2023!
StartGoogle Map
409 Magnolia Street, Lynchburg, VA
Route: both 2K and 5K walkers will start and finish at Miriam's House
Parking: available at Elizabeth's Early Learning Center and across Bedford Avenue at the Dollar General parking lot. Carpooling is highly recommended!
Important Notes
- Parking will be available at Elizabeth's Early Learning Center and across Bedford Avenue at the Dollar General parking lot. Carpooling is highly recommended!
- After you've checked in, enjoy the playground at MH, music, games + activities, and meeting your fellow walkers!
- After the walk, we welcome you to share a light meal (soup + bread) and/or refreshments (warm drinks + treats)
- Restrooms are located outdoors at Miriam's House and at the rest stop at First Christian Church (5K route).
Schedule
- 4:00 pm: Meet Check-in opens
- 5:00 pm: Move Opening remarks + send-off
- 6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 7:00 pm: Mosey Goodbye + see you in 2024!
Not able join us in person on CNOY Day? We hope you'll register to 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: All 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.
- 12 and under walkers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
- 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 here: FAQ: pets.
Check-in
- All walkers must check-in personally to participate in the in-person event on Saturday, February 25, 2023.
- Beanies! Fundraising walkers who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a CNOY Beanie as a thank you on event day, while supplies last.
Have questions? Visit our FAQ section!
Handling Money
We cannot process cash or checks at our in-person event. Here's what you can do:
- 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 CNOY Head Office.
- Checks: The Old Faithful - made payable to Blue Sea Philanthropy USA with the name of the walker or team on the memo line. Mail them to CNOY Head Office along with your completed pledge sheet. (Scroll down to find the address)
- 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 "Blue Sea Philanthropy USA”) 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 this year and accept the electronic waiver.
- Adults: When you register online, you automatically accept an electronic waiver, which is all that is needed for adults.
- Youth/Children: If you have youth or children on your team, they will need to have their parent or guardian sign a printed paper waiver.
- Someone on your team (like you!) must take a photo of all child/youth waivers and send them to waivers@cnoy.com.
- Waivers will be available at check-in on Event 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
- A face mask for personal use or if you need to go inside
- Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities
- Your own water bottle
- A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for
Lynchburg Maps
Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:
2kmView + print!
Walk from Miriam's House to Randolph College and back.
5kmView + print!
Walk from Miriam's House to Oakwood Country Club, cross the street and return to Miriam's House.