Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, is an unforgettable prom experience, centered on God's love for people with special needs ages 14 and older.
Guest Registration will reopen November 2026
Guest Registration will reopen November 2026
Friday, February 12, 2027
Guest
Guest registration for 2027 will open in November 2026 - check back later for more details.
Caregiver/Preferred Buddy
Guests may bring up to one caregiver and one buddy to accompany them during the event. Click below to register as a preferred buddy or as a caregiver.
Volunteer
We cannot make Night To Shine happen without our hundreds of volunteers. Find helpful volunteer information below, including our mandatory training date, event schedule and more.
Make a Donation
If you are unable to volunteer for Night to Shine, but still want to be a part of making it happen, consider donating financially to the event. We appreciate your generosity! Click below to make a donation online.
Business Sponsorships
We are seeking to partner with local businesses for cash donations, donated goods and professional services. The professional services include Party Rental Company, Catering Company, Florist, Hair Stylists, Makeup Artists, Videographer, Photographers, DJ, Limousine Services and Wheelchair Accessible Van Services. Email us below if you'd like to donate your resources and/or services for Night to Shine 2027.
Our 2026 Donors
Guest
Guest registration for 2027 will open in November - check back later for more details.
Click below for helpful insights and guidelines from past years.
Caregiver/
Preferred Buddy
Guests may bring up to one caregiver and one buddy to accompany them during the event. Click below to register as a preferred buddy or as a caregiver.
Volunteer
We cannot make Night To Shine happen without our hundreds of volunteers. Find helpful volunteer information below, including our mandatory training date, event schedule and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime.
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Night To Shine is sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation and is an unforgettable prom experience for members of the special needs community, ages 14 and up. The night consists of limo rides, a red carpet premiere where guests are celebrated & cheered on, dancing, karaoke, hair/makeup/shoe shine stations, and so much more! Dinner will be provided.
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The event is open to anyone with physical or cognitive special needs, ages 14 and older. We do not have specific guidelines for the eligibility of guests in relation to the legitimacy or severity of their disabilities. We trust the guests and their family member/caregiver as to what qualifies as a special need.
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Ages 14 years old and up, there is no maximum age.
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2 people maximum - 1 buddy who must stay with the guest for the entirety of the event & 1 family member/caregiver who will be allowed to use the Respite Room as well as visit the guest throughout the event.
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In order to stay within building capacity, we have to keep it at 2 people. We want to keep the prom open to as many guests as possible and not overcrowd the prom with family members observing the guest. We understand some guests require a lot of support but we feel 2 support people are sufficient for each guest.
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Every guest attending Night To Shine is required to have a buddy. A buddy is a companion who will stay by the guest’s side throughout the entire evening to help make sure they have the most enjoyable and comfortable night possible. We can provide the guest with a buddy or they can choose to provide their own buddy (friend, relative, caretaker, or parent).
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Yes, but their buddy must register as a preferred buddy, be background checked, and stay with the guest for the entirety of the evening. The buddy cannot use the Respite Room. The guest is limited to bringing one buddy and one family member/caregiver
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A buddy needs to be assigned with each guest. However, each guest is also allowed one family member/caregiver who can stay with the guest and buddy for the entirety of the event if the guest prefers that.
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Yes, these buddies are present to help show the guests around the facility and make sure the guests don't miss out on any of the fun.
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No, the buddy is required to stay by the guest’s side the entire evening.
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The Respite Room is a private area where family members/caregivers of guests can spend the evening enjoying food and rest while remaining onsite during the event.
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The links are on the website. Scroll above to find the correct registration links.
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Yes, we will do our best to have different food options that are gluten free, dairy free, nut free, and sugar free. Everything will be labeled accordingly
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No, the church, our staff, volunteers, and medical team are not responsible for administering medication to guests during the event. If medication is required during the event a parent or caregiver MUST be available to administer the medication.
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No, each guest is required to have a one on one buddy or caregiver. We will provide buddies if they are bringing multiple guests with them. We are very firm with this, no exceptions to this requirement. Every guest is required to have a one on one buddy