First House of Hope Color Fun Run Attracts More Than 135 Participants

At one of six color stations, Whitney Coots, far right, and Deanna Voeks, left with cup, both of CPN Indian Child Welfare, sprinkle colored powder on some of the House of Hope Color Fun Run participants on Oct. 1 at the CPN Festival Grounds. Event organizer, Kayla Woody, said there were 135 participants signed up online and more who entered on that day. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
House of Hope Color Fun Run
House of Hope Color Fun Run
House of Hope Color Fun Run
House of Hope Color Fun Run
House of Hope Color Fun Run
House of Hope Color Fun Run
House of Hope Color Fun Run
House of Hope Color Fun Run
House of Hope Color Fun Run
House of Hope Color Fun Run
House of Hope Color Fun Run
House of Hope Color Fun Run
House of Hope Color Fun Run
House of Hope Color Fun Run
Whitney Coots and Deanna Voeks add some color to a young participant in the House of Hope Color Fun Run on Oct. 1 at the CPN Festival Grounds. The event was held in part to bring awareness to domestic violence, and signs with facts were posted along the route. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
House of Hope Color Fun Run
House of Hope Color Fun Run
House of Hope Color Fun Run
House of Hope Color Fun Run
House of Hope Color Fun Run
House of Hope Color Fun Run
House of Hope Color Fun Run
House of Hope Color Fun Run
House of Hope Color Fun Run
House of Hope Color Fun Run
House of Hope Color Fun Run
House of Hope Color Fun Run
House of Hope Color Fun Run
At the finish line, Aiden Johnson, 4, and Kenley Coe, 7, hand out medals to two participants in the House of Hope Color Fun Run on Oct. 1 at the CPN Festival Grounds. Event organizer Kayla Woody ordered 80 medals and ran out, with over 135 signed up. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
House of Hope Color Fun Run
House of Hope Color Fun Run
House of Hope Color Fun Run
House of Hope Color Fun Run
House of Hope Color Fun Run
House of Hope Color Fun Run
House of Hope Color Fun Run
House of Hope Color Fun Run
Youngest Male
House of Hope Color Fun Run organizer Kayla Woody, right, presents a trophy to the "Oldest Male" participant on Oct. 1 at the CPN Festival Grounds. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
Oldest Male
Oldest Male
Oldest Female
Applauding for Best Costume
Best Costume Trophy
Applauding for Most Covered in Powder
Applauding for Most Covered in Powder
Applauding for Most Covered in Powder
Applauding for Most Covered in Powder
Applauding for Most Covered in Powder
Fastest Male
Fastest Female
Kathryn Risinger, 3, of Shawnee, eats an apple after receiving the "Best Costume" trophy during the House of Hope Color Fun Run on Oct. 1. Her mother, Samantha Nenaikita, smiles, as a fellow participant. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
Youngest Male
Best Costume
Youngest Female
Most Covered in Powder

The CPN House of Hope hosted their first Color Fun Run on Oct. 1 at the CPN Festival Grounds. Organizer Kayla Woody said 135 people signed up online, but more showed up at the event. They were given T-shirts and medals, while supplies lasted, as well as a colored powder packet. Plus, there were six color stations along the way with volunteers throwing colored powder. Following the run, trophies were given to "Fastest Male," "Fastest Female," "Oldest Male," "Oldest Female," "Youngest Male," "Youngest Female," "Best Costume," and "Most Covered in Powder." Another goal of the event was to educate about domestic violence, and there were signs with facts along the route.