Amador County (September 30, 2014)- Get out your neon and glow sticks and join Operation Care for the second annual Purple Soldier Neon Fun Run to raise awareness of domestic violence. This purposeful night-time event scheduled for the evening of Saturday, October 25th, is sponsored by the Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort, and will begin and end in the Parking Lot across from the Public Service Building on Dalton Road in Jackson. Registration will begin at 7:00 p.m. and the fun run starts at 8:00 p.m.

Every October, Operation Care places purple silhouettes in various locations throughout Amador County, representing local domestic violence victims and their stories of courage and hope. This year, the "Purple People" will come to life as victims and supporters walk/run together as Purple Soldiers against Domestic Violence. Participants will complete the run/walk in the dark using glow sticks, flashlights, and street lights. Runners, walkers, and observers are encouraged to decorate themselves with glow in the dark attire as well.  

All participants pre-registering will receive a Purple Soldier t-shirt (while supplies last), wristband, and glow products in advance, so they may arrive in style. Pre-registration forms are available online at  www.operationcare.org and at Operation Care's office, 619 New York Ranch Road in Jackson, or by clipping it from the Ledger Dispatch. Cost for the run/walk is $20.00 for adults or $35 for a Family Pack (includes 2 adults and unlimited children). Children under 18 are FREE. Anyone interested in volunteering for this exciting event should contact Anna at 209-223-2897. Sponsorships are also available.

Watch Operation Care's Facebook page for up-to-date information https://www.facebook.com/operationcare/events and join in the fun....YOU can enlist in the Purple Soldier Army to help combat Domestic Violence!

Operation Care has been providing services and safe shelter for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault since 1980. During the 2013/14 fiscal year, we housed 43 women and children at our safe house. Advocates helped 40 victims with temporary restraining orders, and provided crisis intervention to 30 sexual assault victims. The staffprovided 406 peer counseling sessions to 115 adults and 14 children, and hundreds of transports to appointments, court, and other locations.

The mission of the organization is to provide domestic violence and sexual assault support services, crisis intervention and education in our community. For more information call 209-223-2897 or visit www.operationcare.org andhttps://www.facebook.com/operationcare.