Operation Care and the Go! Youth Program's third annual Color Madness fun run was a huge success this year despite the torrential rain early in the morning. The weather actually broke just long enough for our event! 273 participants joined together and raised over $2,000, while having the time of their lives. This event is geared towards teens and their parents in an effort to raise awareness of teen dating violence in our community and across the nation. We presented statistics and discussed Operation Care's services. Participants were encouraged to visit our booth and create signs that depicted what a happy and healthy relationship feels like to them, then the race began in a flurry of purple and orange color bombs. Runners started first, followed by the walkers. So much fun!

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One in three teens in the U.S. will experience physical, sexual or emotional abuse by someone they are in a relationship with before they become adults.

If you or someone you know needs help, dial 911 or call the 24-hour crisis line at 209-223-2600 or (800) 675-3392. Operation Care provides safe shelter for women, men, and children, as well as counseling, support services, crisis intervention, education, and referrals. For more information, to make a contribution, or to volunteer your services, please call 209-223-2897.    

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