Registration opens for Night to Shine

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Registration for 2024's Night to Shine is now open.

The nationwide event provides a prom night experience for people with special needs ages 14 and above. Guests enter the event through a red carpet experience with a warm welcome from a friendly crowd and paparazzi. Once inside, guests receive the royal treatment, including corsages and boutonnieres, beverages and snacks, karaoke, prom favors, and a dance floor.

Locally, Night to Shine is hosted by GT Church and First Christian Church, in partnership with Macon Resources and the Tim Tebow Foundation.

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“The impact of Night to Shine is truly remarkable,” said Amy Bliefnick, President/CEO of Macon Resources. “The community really embraces this event and the people we serve, so we are thrilled to partner with GT and First Christian again to make it happen.”

Night to Shine will be held on Feb. 9, 2024, at GT Church from 6-8:30 p.m. Registration is open on GT Church's website. Volunteer registration will open on January 1st on First Christian’s website.

GT, First Christian, and MRI are accepting donations and sponsorships for this event. For more information regarding event support, contact Dawn Wendt at dwendt@firstdecatur.org.

To register for Night to Shine 2024, visit https://gtchurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2011671

For more information on the worldwide movement of Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, visit: https://www.timtebowfoundation.org/night-to-shine/