DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Each year, honored guests from Macon Resources Inc., head to Night to Shine for a prom-like experience. The event takes place on the same night in more than 700 locations across the country. 

Night to Shine in Decatur is a partnership between MRI, First Christian Church, and GT Church. This year more than 500 people are volunteering to help and more than 350 guests will be attending. 

The event includes a red carpet, karaoke, a dance floor, and food, as well as other activities.

Community members donated dresses, suits, and shoes for the honored guests to wear. Volunteers also helped paint nails, style hair, and put on make up before the special night.

Randi Sheets, the development manager at MRI, told WAND News that the atmosphere around MRI is "truly exciting" on the day of Night to Shine.

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