Darren and Lucie Brand

My Message

It's cold out there. And this February, we're going to do something about it. Together with thousands of Canadians across the country, we'll be walking and fundraising to support people and families experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness in my community. Please, give generously by clicking the "Donate Now" button above. Thanks! Darren and Lucie

Event Date

Feb 22, 2025 4:00 PM

Location Name

Pickering - Durham Youth Services

My Team

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My Supporters

Antonio left a message

Feb 22, 2025 12:44 PM

Thank you for helping people in need..

Antonio Scognamiglio donated $100.00

Feb 22, 2025 12:44 PM

Jim Woolcott donated $100.00

Feb 22, 2025 11:54 AM

Roy Smyth left a message

Feb 22, 2025 11:24 AM

As you did it to one of the least of these my brothers you did it to me. Matthew 25:40

Roy Smyth donated $50.00

Feb 22, 2025 11:16 AM

Chris and Henny left a message

Feb 16, 2025 12:23 PM

Great to have you lead in this campaign. Unfortunately, we are not able to do the walking together, but will keep you in prayer.

Friend of CNOY donated an undisclosed amount

Feb 16, 2025 12:20 PM

Mark left a message

Feb 16, 2025 6:27 AM

Next week this time we will be finished the walk and all warmed up. Because of your efforts some students will have the opportunity to be in a warm safe home as well. Thank you for your efforts and know that the fundraising portal will be open until March 31st. Looking forward to next Saturday.

Mark left a message

Feb 13, 2025 10:57 AM

Happy Thursday, I feel like today could be used to get ready for the walk on Feb 22nd. Just so you know there is a bit of a process if the weather is bad. More than likely the walk will still happen. If it seems that it may be uncomfortable than we may tweak the walk. If it is deemed unsafe we may need to called it off (this is very unlikely with the 1000 of walks that have happened this has only happened a few times). If there is any switching of the planned walk I will inform you by this email

Marie Brand donated $240.00

Feb 13, 2025 7:50 AM

Mark left a message

Feb 12, 2025 11:30 AM

Happy Wednesday, 11 days until our walk. We are getting very excited. Let me know if I can help at all I can be reached at mark.bouwmeester34@gmail.com or (905)668-2319. I am confident that this event will help our youth have a safe place to sleep, thank you for your support.

Mark left a message

Feb 7, 2025 9:02 AM

It is about two weeks until the coldest night. Thank you for your comment we are about 50% there it can be hard, if I can help at all please reach out at mark.bouwmeester34@gmail.com or (905)668-2319. There are great resources on the Coldest Night page as well. If you are collecting money in person then please use the pledge form at https://cnoy.org/tools/pledge. Is someone is donating by Cheque please have them make the Cheque out to Blue Sea or Coldest Night to make sure they their tax receipt

Dweller Inc donated $75.00

Jan 24, 2025 9:15 AM

Alex Balikoti left a message

Jan 24, 2025 9:12 AM

You guys are awesome!

Judy Pavloff donated an undisclosed amount

Jan 23, 2025 2:24 PM

Chandler Reiter donated an undisclosed amount

Jan 22, 2025 9:06 AM

Mark left a message

Jan 20, 2025 7:30 AM

It is blue Monday. Maybe it is for the red white and blue of the Bill’s. For me the days are getting longer and we are about a month away from the Coldest Night. We are doing great, you can see it on line (some of our walkers are raising money off line). Stay warm and let me know if I can help.

Tom Dunleavey donated $100.00

Jan 13, 2025 11:54 AM

Mark left a message

Jan 13, 2025 9:01 AM

I wanted to offer a bit of an update. It is 40 days away from our walk for most of us though we have an enthusiastic group called Kindness Is Free that will be doing theirs this Thursday. What a great night that will be. It is a team lead by Mrs Jackson (Shannon’s mom). For the rest of us we are set to go. There is still time to fundraise and if you know anyone that would like to sign up they can join. Gillian will be working with a team to try to get more students, Alba is working on sponsors

Dean Yorke donated an undisclosed amount

Dec 12, 2024 12:00 PM

Norma KINITZ donated an undisclosed amount

Dec 10, 2024 10:53 PM

D and L left a message

Dec 10, 2024 1:14 PM

Thanks Jill... Were excited to participate for the first time!

Jill left a message

Dec 10, 2024 1:11 PM

So glad you are doing this! I'm hoping to participate as well.

Jill McKinney donated $50.00

Dec 10, 2024 1:10 PM

Mark left a message

Dec 4, 2024 10:02 AM

Hi Lucie and Darren. Thank you for joining us. This will be a great day. If I can help at all please ask. I was able to be in the position that this money will be going to and saw first hand what a difference having a housing support in the schools made. You are both such a great partner for DYS.