A Richmond non-profit is encouraging residents to brave the cold and support the fifth annual Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) charity walk to help the city’s less fortunate.
Chimo's family-friendly fundraiser aims to raise money for those experiencing "homlessness, hurt and hunger" in the city every year.
This year's walk will take place virtually with participants heading to the streets solo or within their bubbles in the community from Feb. 6 to 20.
"By walking 'together' in the chill of the night, participants will better understand the experience of being on the streets during a cold Canadian winter, while raising funds to aid the work of Chimo in providing much-needed support to community members," the organization said in a release.
Thousands of participants will be taking part in the walk in an anticipated 149 cities across Canada.
The Richmond walk will see participants walking outdoors on a self-designate route of two or five kilometre route.Those who raise over $150 (of $75 for youth) will earn iconic CNOY toques as they face the cold night.
Chimo expects 100 walks and 16 teams, including staff and friends, to take part, and hopes to raise $25,000.
Community sponsors this year include Vancity Richmond, Turning Point Recovery and Kwantlen Polytechnic University.
To register to walk and fundraise, go online to http://cnoy.org/register
