60%$12,105Goal: $20,000

Sandusky

Care and Share Erie County

47 Walkers|10 Teams|30 Volunteers

The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly fundraising walk in support of local charities. Let’s gather together for people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness... because it’s cold out there.

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About Care and Share Erie County

Join us on February 28 as we walk and fund-raise together for our neighbors who face hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Each step and each dollar raised, helps us continue to offer our expanding service and support. Walking shoulder to shoulder will remind us all that our shared compassion is what makes us such a great community. We need each other and It’s Cold Out There.

Sandusky 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

Care & Share Erie Co

Anita Kromer

8

7,761.00

2

Team Milan

Rex Stanforth

5

1,205.00

3

Ability Works

Doreen Ehlert

7

1,050.00

4

Blister Sisters (&Misters) : Freezin' for a Reason

Stephanie King

4

691.00

5

Holy Walkamolies

Taylor Crum

5

630.00

6

Big Heart virtual team

Susan Stovall

1

310.00

7

Saundustee means "COLD water"

Jason Werling

1

83.00

8

Ms. Shawn

Ms. Shawn Peeples

1

#

Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Anita Kromer

Care & Share Erie Co

19

4,061.00

2

Richelle Lovins

Care & Share Erie Co

4

1,600.00

3

Doreen Ehlert

Ability Works

1

1,000.00

4

Joe Ramey

Care & Share Erie Co

8

875.00

5

Rex Stanforth

Team Milan

1

500.00

6

Susan Stovall

Big Heart virtual team

5

310.00

7

Susie Hall

Holy Walkamolies

8

230.00

8

Stephanie King

Blister Sisters (&Misters) : Freezin' for a Reason

3

221.00

9

Kendra Schweck

5

200.00

10

Abbi Schepflin

Blister Sisters (&Misters) : Freezin' for a Reason

5

200.00

11

Jessica Michel

Blister Sisters (&Misters) : Freezin' for a Reason

6

170.00

12

Christopher Kromer

Care & Share Erie Co

1

150.00

13

Beth Capizzi

Team Milan

1

150.00

14

Taylor Crum

Holy Walkamolies

2

150.00

15

Denise Monske

1

100.00

16

Elizabeth Newman

Care & Share Erie Co

1

100.00

17

Carol Albert

Care & Share Erie Co

1

100.00

18

Mark Newman

Care & Share Erie Co

1

100.00

19

Melanie Forren

Team Milan

1

100.00

20

Rich Steinert

Care & Share Erie Co

1

100.00

21

Jason Werling

Saundustee means "COLD water"

2

83.00

22

Julie Dively

1

50.00

23

Kenley Kipplen

Ability Works

1

50.00

24

Sylvia Schoewe

Holy Walkamolies

1

25.00

25

Grace Michel

Blister Sisters (&Misters) : Freezin' for a Reason

1

25.00

26

Laurie Fogg

27

Morgan Sibley

Ability Works

28

Zakk Sibley

Ability Works

29

ANGIE CRONE

Ability Works

30

Tricia Patten

31

Jason Muratori

32

Katie Gray

33

Collin leitz

34

Ms. Shawn Peeples

Ms. Shawn

35

TYLER CRUM

Holy Walkamolies

36

Dekotah Lanier

37

Rida Mariea

Ability Works

38

timothy work

39

Matt Crone

Ability Works

40

James Roe

Holy Walkamolies

Community Sponsors

Sandusky (Care and Share Erie County) is super grateful for our fantastic 2026 sponsors! View all sponsors >

Event Day Details

Save the date - CNOY Day is February 28, 2026!

Start/Finish Google Map

Mylander Pavilion

223 West Shoreline Drive Sandusky Ohio 44870


https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6672762449/

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 2027!

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 28, 2026 must check-in upon arrival.
  • 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.
  • 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!

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Sandusky Maps

Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:

Contact Us


CNOY Sandusky 2026

The CNOYUSA Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email sandusky@cnoy.com

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