INDIANAPOLIS Women who have been impacted by gun violence gathered at an annual dinner on Friday. The event provided a space for them to lean on each other through their journey.

Purpose 4 My Pain, hosted a "Wear Orange" dinner and spoke with women who are using this space to enter brighter days ahead.

"Does anybody know why hunters wear orange when they are out hunting?" DeAndra Dycus, the founder of "Purpose 4 My Pain," said.

The color allows other hunters to stand out against natural surroundings and prevent accidental shootings is now sending a message loud and clear nationally to stop shooting.

"These young people got together and said, 'don't shoot,'" Dycus said.

Dycus started "Purpose 4 My Pain" 11 years ago after her son was shot. He is now paralyzed and unable to speak.

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