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Coldest Night of the Year Woodstock Approaching Fundraising Goal

Tuesday, 25 January 2022 06:25

The Coldest Night of the Year Woodstock fundraiser has already raised over $50,000 for The Inn overnight shelter. The walk will be taking place on February 26th.

WOODSTOCK - The Coldest Night of the Year Woodstock fundraiser has already reached the half way mark of their fundraising goal.

Already 47 teams have signed up, bringing in over $50,000. 

Last event raised over $82,000 for The Inn, run by Operation Sharing. Organizer Scott McKague says they originally set a goal of $20,000 and they were blown away by the community support.

"I'm still recovering from that shock, I think everyone that was involved is, we never dreamed we would raise that much money. So of course, this year, we are aiming for a nice round number of $100,000. That is the number we are going to aim for this year, based on what the County accomplished last year." 

This event happens across Canada and team captains can sign up your teams for this years event now. Participants are invited to march the streets in late February, which is typically when we have the coldest nights of the year. McKague says registration has already opened. 

"We are trying to raise funds and awareness for the ever growing homeless population and people living under poverty in Oxford County." 

All of the money raised this year will go towards The Inn once again because it is Oxford County's only overnight homeless shelter.

The walk is happening on February 26th and you can register online here 

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