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Arvada Run Helps Raise Awareness About Calling 811

ARVADA, Colo. (CBS4) - Hundreds of people laced up to raise awareness for 811. Residents call that phone number to make sure it is safe to dig on their property.

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CBS4 Meteorologist Dave Aguilera was the emcee of the event.

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CBS4's Dave Aguilera emcees an event in Arvada. (credit: CBS)

The hope is to bring awareness to the dangers of digging without knowing where underground utility lines lay.

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Funds raised at Saturday's event went to Veteran's Expeditions -- a group which helps veterans reconnect with their community and transition back to  civilian life through adventures in the wilderness.

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