It may not have been a night when the mercury plunged to the depths we’ve seen lately, but The Coldest Night of the Year walk was a record-breaking event in every sense of the term. A total of $120,000 was raised, surpassing the original goal of $115,000.
A total of 284 walkers, representing 56 teams, brought heart and momentum to the streets, united in their determination to support neighbours facing hurt, hunger and homelessness across the region.
Event organizers also highlighted the support of Algonquin College – Pembroke Campus, which stepped up as Site Sponsor — hosting participants and joining a strong network of local businesses, volunteers and families committed to lifting one another up.
Event Director Carolyn Henderson worked tirelessly for months alongside staff and volunteers with The Grind to ensure the event ran smoothly:
Jerry Novack, Executive Director of The Grind, said all the months of preparation came to fruition that day, and he couldn’t have been more pleased with the outcome:
Deacon Adrian Chaput, who also devoted countless hours to the event, said he is constantly amazed at the generosity of the community and knows everyone participated in a spirit of giving and kindness:
Everyone at The Grind extends a heartfelt thank you to every walker, donor, volunteer and sponsor who helped make it happen. This was community in action.
(Written By: Richard Evans)