The Comox Valley has already raised $19,185 — 15 per cent of a goal of $121,000 — in the buildup to the annual Coldest Night of the Year Walk. This year will be a virtual event where participants choose when and where to walk from Feb. 12-21.
The Comox Valley Transition Society and the Dawn To Dawn Action on Homelessness Society are co-hosting the sixth annual walk. Proceeds help to fund programs that provide housing and other supports to vulnerable people in the community.
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The Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship has taken over the team fundraising lead at $1,700 raised. St. George’s United Church is holding down second with $935 and the Strathcona-Sunrisers are third with $700.
So far, there are 22 teams registered for the Comox Valley walk, which is part of a nationwide initiative to raise money for charities that serve hungry, homeless and hurting people.
Canada-wide, 5,140 walkers have already raised $1.14 million — 22 per cent of a $5 million goal.
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