Norfolk’s CNOY raises more than $33,000

More than 100 people walked Saturday in the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser in Simcoe, organized by Youth Unlimited YFC Norfolk.

Doug Goodhue

Advocate Correspondent

On Saturday afternoon, Feb. 22, from 4 to 7 p.m., over one hundred persons, babies to seniors in groups of 24 teams undertook either to walk a 2 km or 5 km cold and windy route in Simcoe starting from and returning to Riversyde 83 on Sydenham Street.

The goal of the Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) walk is to raise resources to help youth, supporting programs which are committed to the help of youth through the development of relationships that nurture the whole person.

On the morning of Feb. 22, Youth Unlimited YFC Norfolk had already raised almost $33,000 and more expected soon from those who came for the walk and others willing to donate to the Mission of Youth Unlimited.

CNOY walkers were incredibly positive on their Cold Night of the Year experience. After the family-friendly fundraising walk, Riversyde 83 Café Eatery supplied the walkers with both hot and cold beverages, and home baked chili and bread rolls that were unbelievably delicious and nourishing.

Youth Unlimited YFC Norfolk’s web site is yfcnorfolk.com for more information or on the CNOY sponsor’s web site at cnoy.org/Simcoe.

For both the donors who wish to add donations and youth who are experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness, you can call 226-440-2882 or send an email to dan.a@yfcnorfolk.com and speak to Daniel Avey or Nikita Long.