GULF BREEZE — Community Life United Methodist Church will serve as one of more than 350 churches that simultaneously will host Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, on Feb. 10, 2017.
Night to Shine is a prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs, ages 14 and older. This worldwide movement is already set to take place next year in all 50 states and 10 countries around the world.
Every guest of Night to Shine enters this complimentary event on a red carpet complete with a warm welcome from a friendly crowd and paparazzi. Once inside, guests receive the royal treatment, including hair and makeup stations, shoe shining areas, limousine rides, corsages and boutonnieres, a catered dinner, karaoke, prom favors for each honored guest and, of course, a dance floor — all leading up to the moment when each guest is crowned king or queen of the prom.
“We are honored to be able to work with so many churches across the country and around the world to impact the lives of people with special needs,” said Erik Dellenback, executive director of the Tim Tebow Foundation. “After such an amazing response to the first two years of Night to Shine, our prayer is that this event will continue to change the face of Valentine’s Day weekend from simply a celebration of love, to a celebration of God’s love for people with special needs.”
As sponsor of Night to Shine, the Tim Tebow Foundation will provide each host church with the official 2017 Night to Shine Planning Manual, the official Night to Shine Prom Kit, complete with decorations and gifts for the guests, and personalized guidance and support from a Tim Tebow Foundation staff member.
The foundation also is providing financial support to hundreds of churches needing assistance in hosting the event.
Visit www.clc.life to learn more about the event, volunteer, donate or participate.
This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: Gulf Breeze church sets prom for people with special needs