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Pottstown

Pottstown Beacon of Hope

208 Walkers|33 Teams|22 Volunteers

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!

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About Pottstown Beacon of Hope

Pottstown Beacon of Hope builds trusting relationships with men and women experiencing homelessness while coordinating and facilitating the necessary resources to aid them in achieving personal growth, independent living, and permanent housing. We provide an atmosphere where hope, love and grace are our guiding principles.

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We currently operate a rotating Warming Center in Pottstown at St. Paul’s UCC, First Presbyterian Church, St. James Lutheran, and Trinity Reformed UCC. Plans for a permanent 24/7 shelter in the Pottstown community are awaiting finalization.

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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

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Challenge Teams

#	Team Name	Captain	Members	Raised
1	PBOH Team	Ashley Abbey	3	7,992.00
2	Cold Feet	Karla Romberg	8	5,460.00
3	Saint Teresa of Calcutta	Penny Battisto	3	2,700.00
4	Hobart's Helpers	Cathy Skitko	24	2,082.00
5	Mayor Squad	Stephanie Henrick	9	2,010.00
6	Micro-Coax Marchers	Abigail Tamburro	23	1,903.00
7	Turbo Turtles	Heather Bass-DeYoung	28	1,668.00
8	Cold Medalists	Cathy Heayn	2	1,474.98
9	Frost Fighters for Hope	Lauren Williams	2	1,425.00
10	Marchese Marinello	Lisa Whalen	4	1,225.00
11	Shiver Me Timbers 2	Mark Boorse	10	1,170.00
12	Alleluia Amblers	Kay Braun	6	1,150.00
13	McCormick Chiropractic "Believers of Hope"	Kimberly Bricker	5	1,150.00
14	Walking for Warmth	Julia Hardenstine	4	1,075.00
15	Guth/Gofus & Friends	Amanda Guth	3	1,000.00
16	Holy Rollers	Lauren Cain	8	993.00
17	Frostbite Fighters	Aelaina Wooten	5	935.00
18	Yukon Cornelius Walkers	Elizabeth Layre	2	700.01
19	Presby Striders	Gwen Allen	5	645.00
20	Wooly Bears	Celia Martin	7	605.00
21	The Frozen Few	Tom Niarhos	5	500.00
22	New Ridge Fellowship	David Snyder	3	500.00
23	Snow Birds	Kim Evans	2	400.00
24	Volunteers United!	Kyle Anasiewicz	4	300.00
25	Frost Force	Meredith Bennett	3	300.00
26	We’re The Millers!	Lisa Miller	2	210.00
27	Dock's Tiny Home Warriors	Rachael Grim	2	200.00
28	Mary Esther Temple #917	Kendra Allen	2	176.00
29	Team Kozee	Brian Dunn	1	150.00
30	F3 Boyertown	Dan Connolly	4	150.00
31	Matt & Jenn	Jenn Remick	2	75.00
32	North Coventry Community	Greg Martin	1
33	Neighbors Helping Neighbors	Orion Communities	1

#	Name	Team Name	Donors	Raised
1	Karla Romberg	Cold Feet	8	2,750.00
2	Abigail Tamburro	Micro-Coax Marchers	6	1,533.00
3	Cathy Heayn	Cold Medalists	10	1,474.98
4	Stephanie Henrick	Mayor Squad	8	1,225.00
5	Penny Battisto	Saint Teresa of Calcutta	3	1,050.00
6	Lori Corbett	Cold Feet	10	735.00
7	Elizabeth Layre	Yukon Cornelius Walkers	7	500.01
8	Amanda Guth	Guth/Gofus & Friends	1	500.00
9	Jean Domin	Cold Feet	8	475.00
10	Lauren Cain	Holy Rollers	10	448.00
11	Annette Kobb	Mayor Squad	8	430.00
12	Lisa Whalen	Marchese Marinello	6	430.00
13	The Zetts Family	Shiver Me Timbers 2	7	400.00
14	Celia Martin	Wooly Bears	5	400.00
15	Cortney Marinello	Marchese Marinello	7	380.00
16	Kay Braun	Alleluia Amblers	7	375.00
17	Barb Faison	Holy Rollers	5	350.00
18	Sharon Smith	Alleluia Amblers	7	310.00
19	Patty and John Werth		1	300.00
20	Abrianna Bachrach	Cold Feet	9	295.00
21	Val Romberg	Cold Feet	5	290.00
22	Paul Nelson	PBOH Team	4	275.00
23	Heather Bass-DeYoung	Turbo Turtles	3	275.00
24	Hailey Danzig	Cold Feet	4	275.00
25	Barbara Oxenford	Frostbite Fighters	8	275.00
26	Hunter Gofus	Guth/Gofus & Friends	1	250.00
27	Melissa and Marc Brenner	Frost Fighters for Hope	1	250.00
28	Mark Boorse	Shiver Me Timbers 2	3	250.00
29	Celeste Christiano	Frostbite Fighters	4	250.00
30	Jason Grimm	Saint Teresa of Calcutta	3	250.00
31	Linda and Jeff wynn Wynn	Cold Feet	1	250.00
32	Krista Gross	Snow Birds	3	250.00
33	Tom Niarhos	The Frozen Few	3	240.00
34	Alexis Belcher	Frostbite Fighters	4	240.00
35	Nancy Marchese	Marchese Marinello	5	235.00
36	Meredith Bennett	Frost Force	5	230.00
37	Julia Hardenstine	Walking for Warmth	4	225.00
38	Linda Nielsen	Turbo Turtles	9	220.00
39	Russell Layre	Yukon Cornelius Walkers	2	200.00
40	Jocelyn Forster	Turbo Turtles	3	200.00
41	David Snyder	New Ridge Fellowship	1	200.00
42	Bobbi kulp	Marchese Marinello	3	180.00
43	Maureen Pence	Walking for Warmth	2	175.00
44	Danielle Smith	Alleluia Amblers	4	165.00
45	Kendra Allen	Mary Esther Temple #917	3	151.00
46	Brian Dunn	Team Kozee	3	150.00
47	Laurel Wynn	Cold Feet	1	150.00
48	melisa snyder	New Ridge Fellowship	1	150.00
49	Rosalie Lisa	Volunteers United!	2	150.00
50	Kristen Sensenig		1	150.00
51	Kendall Eberhardt	Turbo Turtles	5	150.00
52	Kim Evans	Snow Birds	2	150.00
53	Darlene Bainbridge	Hobart's Helpers	4	125.00
54	Aelaina Wooten	Frostbite Fighters	5	120.00
55	Juli Shalkowski	The Frozen Few	3	110.00
56	Marlin Liggitt	Shiver Me Timbers 2	1	100.00
57	Samantha Niarhos	The Frozen Few	1	100.00
58	Chrissy Mittura	Micro-Coax Marchers	1	100.00
59	Ava Elizabeth Mauro	Hobart's Helpers	1	100.00
60	Sue Moyer	Presby Striders	3	100.00
61	Kimberly Bricker	McCormick Chiropractic "Believers of Hope"	2	100.00
62	Annette Renn	Alleluia Amblers	1	100.00
63	Carol Shalaway	Turbo Turtles	1	100.00
64	Dan Connolly	F3 Boyertown	1	100.00
65	Richard Zimmerman	Mayor Squad	1	100.00
66	Amanda Earl	Saint Teresa of Calcutta	2	100.00
67	Kimberly Mullen	Holy Rollers	1	100.00
68	Lisa Miller	We’re The Millers!	3	100.00
69	Scott Naigle	We’re The Millers!	2	100.00
70	Ernesto Pineda	Micro-Coax Marchers	1	100.00
71	Joel Schlegel	Micro-Coax Marchers	2	100.00
72	Cathy Skitko	Hobart's Helpers	2	100.00
73	Trish Tritz	Turbo Turtles	3	90.00
74	Lauren Williams	Frost Fighters for Hope	2	75.00
75	Holly Brinton		2	55.00
76	Susan Lopez	Turbo Turtles	1	50.00
77	Beth Early	Mayor Squad	1	50.00
78	Kyle Anasiewicz	Volunteers United!	1	50.00
79	Heather Nelson	PBOH Team	1	50.00
80	Joshua Zavala	The Frozen Few	1	50.00
81	Mike Hays	Mayor Squad	1	50.00
82	Pat Baer	Alleluia Amblers	1	50.00
83	Mary Rath	Turbo Turtles	2	50.00
84	Richard Moser	Holy Rollers	1	50.00
85	Betty Moriarity	Volunteers United!	1	50.00
86	Chad Boughter	F3 Boyertown	1	50.00
87	Devon Anasiewicz	Volunteers United!	1	50.00
88	Noralee Leeser	Frostbite Fighters	1	50.00
89	Astrid Mohtadi- Liebergesell	Wooly Bears	1	50.00
90	Kathryn Johns	Wooly Bears	2	45.00
91	Kelsey Nielsen	Turbo Turtles	2	45.00
92	Eric Johns	Wooly Bears	1	35.00
93	Elise Torres	Turbo Turtles	2	30.00
94	Ashley Abbey	PBOH Team	1	25.00
95	Josh Nielsen	Turbo Turtles	1	25.00
96	Hannah Williams	Turbo Turtles	1	25.00
97	Paul Carrion	Micro-Coax Marchers	1	25.00
98	Gwen Allen	Presby Striders	1	20.00
99	GiGi Malinchak	Shiver Me Timbers 2	1	20.00
100	Alexis Bridger		1	20.00
101	Christina Bouchard	Holy Rollers	1	20.00
102	Dawn Carrion	Micro-Coax Marchers	1	20.00
103	Jordan T	Turbo Turtles	1	10.00
104	Aaron Sanchez	Micro-Coax Marchers	1	10.00
105	Jeaniris Diefenbach	Turbo Turtles	1	10.00
106	Nikki Diffenbach	Turbo Turtles	1	10.00
107	Brooke Newborn	Mayor Squad	1	5.00
108	Jerry Williams	Turbo Turtles	1	3.00
109	Darryl Hajduczek	McCormick Chiropractic "Believers of Hope"
110	Renee Tamburro
111	Wendy Rose	Micro-Coax Marchers
112	Armanda Mcclincy	Frost Force
113	Nicole Loftus	Turbo Turtles
114	Kathryn Young	Shiver Me Timbers 2
115	Steph Rittenhouse	Micro-Coax Marchers
116	Josh Tritz	Turbo Turtles
117	Maritza Hernandez	Turbo Turtles
118	Rachael Grim	Dock's Tiny Home Warriors
119	Siena Kenig	Walking for Warmth
120	Benson Kanyangarara	Micro-Coax Marchers
121	Dana Tritz ( Cox )	Turbo Turtles
122	Matt Butrica
123	Holly Brinton
124	Greg Martin	North Coventry Community
125	David Hassinger	Guth/Gofus & Friends
126	L I	Micro-Coax Marchers
127	Orion Communities	Neighbors Helping Neighbors
128	Mitch Martin	Wooly Bears
129	Reed Lindley	Turbo Turtles
130	Annett Ortiz	Micro-Coax Marchers
131	Jenn Remick	Matt & Jenn
132	Matt Richardson	Matt & Jenn
133	kayleigh ludwig	Hobart's Helpers
134	Gabby Smeltzer	Turbo Turtles
135	Gina Boughter	F3 Boyertown
136	Veronica Torres	Micro-Coax Marchers
137	Izzy Ebsworth	Hobart's Helpers
138	B Chesney	Holy Rollers
139	katie torr	Hobart's Helpers
140	Coleen Watchorn	McCormick Chiropractic "Believers of Hope"
141	Joann Rivera	Micro-Coax Marchers
142	Vanessa Williams	Micro-Coax Marchers
143	kaitlyn Richter	Hobart's Helpers
144	Abby Stank	Hobart's Helpers
145	Claire Mauro	Hobart's Helpers
146	Lily Mauro	Hobart's Helpers
147	George Tritz	Turbo Turtles
148	Lilly Hebert	Hobart's Helpers
149	Freak Greene	Micro-Coax Marchers
150	Elaine Kenig	Walking for Warmth
151	Grace Carroll	Hobart's Helpers
152	Paul Ripley	Micro-Coax Marchers
153	Caroline Calello	Hobart's Helpers
154	Elisa Bartolini	Hobart's Helpers
155	Jadon Sweigart
156	Becky Fanelli	Hobart's Helpers
157	David Hansen
158	Stanley Fonder
159	Kristian DeJesus	F3 Boyertown
160	Sarah Love	Frost Force
161	Cheryl Albright Repko	Holy Rollers
162	James Stanfield	Wooly Bears
163	Carrie Robinson	Micro-Coax Marchers
164	jose cosme	Micro-Coax Marchers
165	David Torres	Micro-Coax Marchers
166	Robin Niarhos	The Frozen Few
167	Jerimarie Hozey
168	Christine Shields
169	Tracy Hill	McCormick Chiropractic "Believers of Hope"
170	Tanya Green	Mary Esther Temple #917
171	Alexa Bricker	McCormick Chiropractic "Believers of Hope"
172	Trevor Ferry	Wooly Bears
173	Mark Heise	Shiver Me Timbers 2
174	Renee Tamburro	Micro-Coax Marchers
175	Smith Chris	Micro-Coax Marchers

#	Organization	Team Name	Members	Raised
1	Saint Teresa of Calcutta	Saint Teresa of Calcutta	3	2,700.00
2	Hobart's Helpers	Hobart's Helpers	24	2,082.00
3	Mayor Squad	Mayor Squad	9	2,010.00
4	Micro-Coax, an Amphenol Company	Micro-Coax Marchers	23	1,903.00
5	Marchese Marinello	Marchese Marinello	4	1,225.00
6	ELCA	Alleluia Amblers	6	1,150.00
7	McCormick Chiropractic	McCormick Chiropractic "Believers of Hope"	5	1,150.00
8	Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)	Presby Striders	5	645.00
9	New Ridge Fellowship	New Ridge Fellowship	3	500.00
10	Dock's Tiny Home Warriors	Dock's Tiny Home Warriors	2	200.00
11	Elks	Mary Esther Temple #917	2	176.00
12	F3	F3 Boyertown	4	150.00
13	Orion Communities	Neighbors Helping Neighbors	1

Matching
Funds

2025 Challenge:
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Community Sponsors

Pottstown (Pottstown Beacon of Hope) is super grateful for our fantastic 2025 sponsors! View all sponsors >

Key Bank

Lead Sponsor

Switchpoint Foundation

Rest Stop Sponsor

Hobart’s Run

Route Sponsor

Pottstown Hospital - Tower Health

St. James Lutheran Church, Women's Group

Goods and Services

Top Challengers

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!

Saint Teresa of Calcutta$2,700.00

Hobart's Helpers$2,082.00

Mayor Squad$2,010.00

Micro-Coax, an Amphenol Company$1,903.00

Marchese Marinello$1,225.00

ELCA$1,150.00Community > Churches

Alleluia Amblers$1,150

McCormick Chiropractic$1,150.00

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)$645.00Community > Churches

Presby Striders$645

New Ridge Fellowship$500.00

Dock's Tiny Home Warriors$200.00

Elks$176.00

F3$150.00

Event Day Details

Save the date - CNOY Day is February 22, 2025!

Start/Finish Google Map

YWCA Tri-County Area

301 King Street Pottstown PA 19464

Paid parking is available on the corner of King and Evans Street or Free Street Parking is available on King Street.

PAID PARKING INFORMATION

ParkMobile - Get the ParkMobile app at www.ParkMobile.us or call ParkMobile at 1-877-727-5714. For additional information, visit the Borough’s ParkMobile webpage.

Kiosks—Kiosks are available in Lots 1 and 2 and at four (4) locations on High Street. They accept cash, coins, and credit cards. Payments are linked to your vehicle license plate number; ParkMobile zone numbers do not apply. You may pay by your vehicle license plate at any kiosk and then park in any public lot or on High Street where paid parking is in effect.

Honor Boxes - Honor Boxes are available in Lots 3, 4, and 6. These accept coins and cash.

More about parking in Pottstown: www.pottstown.org/465/Parking

Local Details

Parking

330 King Street, Zone 96220

(King Street, between Charlotte & Evans Streets)

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.

You may also bring a filled-out printed waiver.

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!

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Pottstown Maps

Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:

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2kmView + print!

Contact Us

CNOY Pottstown 2025

Ashley Abbey Director of Development
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email aabbey@pottstownbeaconofhope.org

Pottstown

Pottstown Beacon of Hope

208 Walkers|33 Teams|22 Volunteers

About Pottstown Beacon of Hope

Pottstown 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 >

Community Sponsors

Pottstown (Pottstown Beacon of Hope) is super grateful for our fantastic 2025 sponsors! View all sponsors >

Top Challengers

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!

Start/Finish Google Map

YWCA Tri-County Area

301 King Street Pottstown PA 19464

Local Details

Parking

Schedule

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

Check-In

Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!

Handling Money

Waivers

All participants must register online and accept the electronic waiver.

What to Bring

A few common sense suggestions:

Pottstown Maps

Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:

Contact Us

CNOY Pottstown 2025

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