7th annual ‘Night to Shine' event celebrates special needs community members
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – For the last 11 years, Heisman trophy winner Tim Tebow and his foundation have sponsored the annual 'Night to Shine'.
Night to Shine is a worldwide event honoring and valuing people with special needs.In a word, it's a prom.
This is the 7th year Night to Shine has been held at the Highland Park Baptist Church.
Ascension Sacred Heart Bay held luncheon for Heart Health Awareness
The event kicked off at 6:00 pm, with 242 'Guests of Honor' receiving a red carpet welcome.Church staff, volunteers, and sponsors worked tirelessly to provide a night full of activities.
'Helping people just comes naturally to us. And it's been an honor to be able to help the citizens in our local area. And then when this event arose and we had an opportunity to participate, it just really extended what we love to be more is just it's just really, really helped people,' Perry & Young Attorneys at Law Chris Young said.
The Tim Tebow Foundation guides how to handle the events. Most of the funding comes from the church and community sponsors like Perry & Young.
If you would like to donate to next year's event, click here.
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