Kofa High hosts Color Run fundraiser to support Special Olympics

Kofa High School will host its annual Color Run fundraiser on Jan. 24, bringing families, students and local vendors together to raise money for Special Olympics Arizona. The event is billed as a community celebration and charity drive, with a schedule that sets check-in at 3:00 p.m. and the run beginning at 4:30 p.m.

Registration remains open for adults at $35 and students at $20. Organizers say proceeds will be directed to Special Olympics Arizona, the statewide nonprofit that provides year-round sports training and competition opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities. The run will be followed by an afterparty and a lineup of local vendors, giving neighborhood businesses and community groups an opportunity to connect with attendees.

For Yuma County residents, the event functions on multiple levels: it is a fundraising mechanism for a well-known nonprofit, a school-based community gathering, and a small economic boost to nearby vendors who can expect increased foot traffic. Local craft, food and service vendors often rely on events like this to drive weekend sales and raise their profiles among parents and students. Even modest vendor receipts and donations can amplify the fundraiser's effect by circulating dollars within the local economy.

Beyond direct spending, the run serves as a visibility and recruitment opportunity for Special Olympics Arizona in the region. Community events like this help sustain volunteer networks, increase awareness of adaptive athletics programming and generate unrestricted support that can be used for equipment, transportation and event costs.

Practical details are straightforward: check-in opens at 3:00 p.m., the run starts at 4:30 p.m., and an afterparty with local vendors will follow. Registration fees are $35 for adults and $20 for students. Organizers have provided sign-up information for participants and volunteers.

The event also offers intangible benefits that matter locally. For high school students, faculty and families, the Color Run reinforces school spirit and civic engagement. For small vendors and nonprofits, it creates a concentrated window to reach customers and supporters. For residents, it is a low-cost way to contribute to a charitable cause while enjoying an afternoon of activity.

The takeaway? Sign up if you want to support Special Olympics Arizona and show up early for check-in at 3:00 p.m. Bring family, bring friends and bring a little extra to spend with local vendors—your presence does more than add color to the course, it puts money and energy back into Yuma County. Our two cents? Lace up, register, and help keep community philanthropy rolling.