Elora community raises over $78,000 at Coldest Night fundraiser

ELORA – One of the many Coldest Night of the Year fundraisers across the country took place at the Grand River Raceway in Elora on Feb. 22. The charity walk was set up to support Elora House, an organization that provides safe housing and support to females who are victims of sexual exploitation and/or human trafficking. The goal was to raise $80,000 and as of Feb. 25 over $78,000 was donated. Roughly 141 walkers split into 22 teams walked in support of the local charity. Event director Shannon Frizzell and her volunteer team kept spirits high with smiles, a dance warm-up and goofy costumes.