LANCASTER, CA – The Second Annual “Color Me Rad” 5k was an exciting day of family fun with more than 4000 participants. The starting sirens blared in front of the Pioneer Event Center at each starting time as thousands took to the streets of Lancaster donning “RAD tutus, colorful wigs, and the essential white tee shirts.
The participants ran and laughed as they passed several junctures where volunteers bombarded them with cloudbursts of color as the white tees began to take on the appearance of tie-dyed. The party continued after the race concluded as the hosts passed out small packets filled with color and the attendees began another barrage of color clouds.
Jeff M. stated, “This is the most fun I have ever had running three miles. I’m really happy I came and I’ll see you next year.”
Color Me Rad and the Marco and Sandra Johnson Foundation (MASJF) were supported by committed community and volunteers; without whom this event would not have been a success.
The Color Me Rad Corporation donates a portion of the run’s proceeds to the MASJF. The company has not provided MASJF with this year’s tally, but hopes are the number will meet last year’s donation of $30k.
Annually, everyone that volunteers for this event receives a thank you packet of goodies or free entry to run the Color Me Rad 5k.
The next community event sponsored by the Foundation is The Johnson’s Smooth Jazz Festival 2015. This event will be part of a music festival series and is a celebration for Mother’s Day. Live at Lancaster City Park, the day before Mother’s Day, Saturday, May 9, 2015. Events to follow include The Dirty Dash (mud run) in October (TBD) 2015.
The altruistic efforts of the Johnsons began humbly in 2007, when Marco, Sandra and their children distributed flyers throughout the community offering dinner to anyone in need of a hot meal; approximately 20 people took them up on the offer. The effort expanded with volunteer UAV staff and culinary arts instructors and their students preparing the meals, the event grew annually. In 2014, the dinner service, now called Caring for the Community and under the banner of the MASJF, served more than 2000 meals.
The Caring for the Community dinner service and toy give-away would not be possible without the support of the AV Sheriff’s Booster Club, AV Sheriff’s Department, Local Walmart Foundation, California Highway Patrol’s Toys for Tots, and many, many community volunteers. As well as local city leaders, the JetHawks organization and the continued support and volunteerism of UAV student council, alumni, student body, faculty and staff.
The MASJF is a young organization, incorporated in 2013, has a long-term goal of repurposing an existing property in the AV for use as a community center that offers safe family educational, recreational, and annual medical events.
For more information related to upcoming community events or volunteering, please contact us at admin@marcoandsandra.org or contact Ashley Clutter (661) 726-1911 X126.
View Color Me Rad 2015 Photo Album
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