It's very eye-opening to see the true heart of Windsor & Essex County by our family's participation in the "Coldest Night of The Year" Walk for the Downtown Mission (Charity Event last Saturday, Feb 22). People gathered by the hundreds at the Downtown Mission to walk 5km or 10km along the icy sidewalks of downtown Windsor. All participants were given the event hats to wear along our tour of some of the streets that are occupied by many people who truly need our help, from the homeless to Windsorites who have almost lost everything in these tough times. Streets that were once beautiful and vibrant with businesses have now become mere ghost buildings that stand waiting to be occupied again, but are sadly falling apart. My wife asked if we, as a family, could participate in this event as her birthday present. I can honestly say that we are proud to have raised some pledge money to help the people in need in Windsor and could see that every other walker felt the same pride. Well done Windsor, well done. And thank you to my wife who teaches me to be a better person every day of our lives.