Event Day Details
Save the date - CNOY Day is February 26, 2022!
Join us in-person on Saturday, February 26, 2022. Scroll down to read all the event day details!
Miriam's House, 409 Magnolia Street, Lynchburg, VA 24503
The parking lot at Miriam's House will be used for check-in but please feel free to park next door at Elizabeth's Early Learning Center. The entrance is on Bedford Avenue.
Check-in
- All walkers must check-in personally to participate in the in-person event on Saturday, February 26, 2022.
- 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.
- No money or checks will be processed at check-in.
Have questions? Visit our FAQ section!
Schedule
- 5:00 pm: Walker send off (all distances)
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Refreshments served
- 6:30 pm: Closing remarks & participant raffle
Route Details
- Route Distances: 2 km or 5 km
- Rest stops: There will be one rest stop on the 5km route with yummy snacks and drinks
- Signage: All routes will be well-signed with our bold blue CNOY signs
- Route Support: Route marshals, rest stop hosts, and sweep vehicle drivers will provide support along the route
- 12 and under walkers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times
Special Beanie Pick-up
Walkers can pick up their Beanies at walker check-in on February 26th.
- Virtual walkers can pick up their Beanies on Friday, February 25th between 12pm - 5pm at Miriam's House
- Team captains may pick up beanies for their whole team if they wish
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.
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
- A passion for the work of Miriam's House!
Waivers
All participants must register online this year and accept the electronic waiver.
- When they register online, they will automatically accept an electronic waiver, which is all that is needed for adults.
- 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.
About Miriam's House
Miriam's House has a 28 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.
Coldest Night of the Year reminds us that our work is not over to end homelessness in Lynchburg. Join us for this fundraising event as we raise awareness and come together as a community to support our homeless neighbors.