Totals are in from the weekend’s Coldest Night of the Year.

On Saturday, people across the country gathered for the annual, family-friendly winter walk, raising money for local charities.

The Campbell River event, hosted by the Campbell River and North Island Transition Society, saw 186 people take in almost $40 thousand. That money will go toward helping those experiencing gender inequality, providing safe shelter, support for mental health and substance use, and access to resources.

In the Comox Valley, the event was hosted by the Comox Valley Transition Society and Dawn to Dawn, with 390 walkers raising nearly $150 thousand. Proceeds will support the two charities, as they continue to ensure that people experiencing hardship in the Comox Valley feel supported and valued.

Since launching in 2011, the national event has raised more than $75 million in 190 communities across Canada, with 100-percent of net proceeds staying local.

You can continue to donate at Coldest Night of the Year.