A family-friendly winter fundraising event for New Glasgow's homeless, hungry and hurting, the walk takes place on the evening of Feb. 21.
Taking part in the Coldest Night of the Year will help participants understand the experience of surviving on the streets during a cold Canadian winter, while raising funds to aid the work of The Life Shelter in providing much-needed support to members of our community. Coldest Night walks will be taking place on the same night in an anticipated 80 cities from coast to coast.
The New Glasgow walk begins and ends at the Christian Fellowship Church, located at 489 Abercrombie Rd., where walkers will register, turn in the results of their fundraising efforts, and return at the end of the evening for a warm celebration meal. Donning iconic blue-and-white tuques, participants will walk a 2km, 5km or 10km route, and will warm up with toasty drinks at rest stops along the way.
This is The Life Shelter’s third year taking part in the Coldest Night of the Year, and they’re aiming to raise $30,000 for their work with the homeless in New Glasgow. An expected 130 walkers and 25 teams, including staff and friends of The Life Shelter, our local churches and businesses are expected to brave the cold winter's night.
The Life Shelter has been serving New Glasgow since 2012, and the boost in funds resulting from the Coldest Night of the Year will benefit their clients in a time of the year known historically for low levels of giving.
