Raising awareness through color

Friday - May 5, 2023 by drumadmin
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Participants simultaneously throw their colored powder in the air at the end of the run — in celebration of the community event.
Peer Recovery Coach, Marvina Olguin and Patient Care Coordinator, Kiana Chavez, of the Southern Ute Behavioral Health department handing out Narcan and Doterra medicine disposal bags to safely dispose of unused medications.
Social Services Director, Vera Blackwater assists a participant with registration for the Color Run.
Southern Ute Tribal Council members catch a photo op with Tonia Jo Hall “Auntie Beachress,” in front of the backdrop created by SUIMA students prior to the Color Run.
Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute Royalty members gather with special guest, Tonia Jo Hall for a quick photo op.
Southern Ute Tribal Chairman, Melvin Baker welcomed participants during the Color Run on Friday, April 21 at Sun Ute Park.
Southern Ute Tribal member Malia White Thunder gets doused with colorful powder during the Color Run.
Southern Ute tribal member, Oolcu Buckskin and her granddaughter, Marley Valdez, walk through color during the Color Run.
Acting Chief of Police for the Southern Ute Police Department, Deirryck Begay shows off the all the color he received on his uniform during the run. Many participants looked very similar to Begay at the end of the event.
Southern Ute Chairman, Melvin J. Baker and Vice-Chairman, Lorelei Cloud join in the fun and spray a participant during the Color Run.
Special guest, Tonia Jo Hall uses a megaphone to signal the start of the Color Run for all participants. Hall participated in the event as well.
Social Services Division Head, Vera Blackwater thanks those attending the Color Run and discusses the importance of raising awareness on child abuse and the effects it has on the community.
The Color Run was open to all members of the community, with many participants across all age groups joining in on the fun.
Staff members of the Southern Ute Culture Department operated one of the many booths throwing color for the event.
Community Resource Officer, Jasper Abeyta manages to throw color on Shining Mountain Health and Wellness Program Manager, Morgann Graham.
“Colored with Love” participants make their way back to the skatepark after the Color Run.
Southern Ute tribal elder, Freda Pinnecoose poses and gets some laughs with “Auntie Beachtress” during the meet and greet.
Southern Ute elder, Connie Baker chats and gets an autograph from “Auntie Beachress.” Elders were the first in line to get a quick photo and some laughs with the comedian.
Photo Credit: Fabian Martinez | SU Drum
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Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | SU Drum
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Photo Credit: Krista Richards | SU Drum
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Photo Credit: Fabian Martinez | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Fabian Martinez | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Fabian Martinez | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Fabian Martinez | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Fabian Martinez | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Fabian Martinez | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Fabian Martinez | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Fabian Martinez | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Fabian Martinez | SU Drum
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The Southern Ute Division of Social Services hosted the 2023 Child Abuse Awareness Color Run on Friday, April 21 at the Piinu Nuuchi Skate Park. The annual event was held to help raise awareness on child abuse and spread the message “Color Us with Love.” Also dubbed, “Come Run with Auntie,” the event featured a special visit from comedian, Tonia Jo Hall aka “Auntie Beachress.” Introductions were given by Social Services Division Head, Vera Blackwater; Southern Ute Tribal Council; Members of Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute Royalty. A prayer was given by Southern Ute elder, Eddie Box Jr. prior to the run. Tribal families and community members were able to walk or run at their own pace, while being sprayed with color by volunteers from the many tribal departments. After the run, participants could rehydrate or enjoy food provided by SunUte Community Center. Community members were also able visit, get a laugh and an autograph from “Auntie Beachress.”   

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