The Del County Fairgrounds was filled with the sounds of joy and laughter on Friday, February 7th as the 3rd Annual Night to Shine Event came to life. Night to Shine is an outgrowth of the Tim Tebow Foundation and provides an opportunity for adults with disabilities to enjoy a prom-like event. This year’s event had 117 guests registered and they were all given the opportunity to bring a “plus one” as their guest. Many of the guests arrived via limousines which were provided free to all. A special thank you goes to LNL Construction who donated one of the limousines for the night.
As the guests entered the fairgrounds, they were able to walk a red carpet and have their picture taken and receive a gift bag. Each of the guests had the opportunity to have a professional photo taken by Daniel Burshem who donated his services. The result was a room filled with guests and volunteers all sharing in a time of celebration.
The Norris Family Kitchen catered the event for the third year and their food was amazing as usual. A small army of volunteers made sure every guest was served and then collected all the plates so that the guests could enjoy a time of dancing and fun. The music for the evening was provide by Corey and Sarah who served as DJs for the event, and everyone appreciated the wide variety of music including a selection of Contemporary Christian songs during dinner.
A highlight of the evening was each guest receiving a crown or tiara as a way of honoring them and reminding them that that were all kings and queens in God’s eyes. This year Night Shine expanded into six more countries and events were held in 62 countries around the world. The organizing committee is thankful for all who made our event possible and looks forward to what is ahead in 2026.