PHOTOS: Hundreds take part in Stratford’s Coldest Night of the Year

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PHOTOS Hundreds take part in Stratfords Coldest Night of the

Their hands were cold but their hearts were warm. Hundreds of people bundled up for a long walk around the Avon River in Stratford on Saturday, raising about $140,000 for the Stratford Connection Center and Stratford/Perth Shelter Link. The annual Coldest Night of the Year event is part of a nation-wide fundraiser for charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Photos by Beacon Herald reporter Chris Montanini

Michelle Ahrens and her daughter Michelle were among hundreds of participants in Saturday's Coldest Night of the Year event in Stratford.
Michelle Ahrens and her daughter Michelle were among hundreds of participants in Saturday’s Coldest Night of the Year event in Stratford.
Sonya Heyen, United Way Perth Huron's manager of resource development and communications, offers some final words of encouragement to participants.
Sonya Heyen, United Way Perth Huron’s manager of resource development and communications, offers some final words of encouragement to participants.
Volunteer Krista Shiell was using pompoms to encourage walkers on the home stretch.
Volunteer Krista Shiell was using pompoms to encourage walkers on the home stretch.
Hundreds of people bundled up for a fundraising walk around the Avon River in Stratford on Saturday.
Hundreds of people bundled up for a fundraising walk around the Avon River in Stratford on Saturday.

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