1. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2/18/2016
Lori Hagey
Easter Seals of Southwest Florida
350 Braden Ave.
Sarasota, FL. 34243
Lhagey@EasterSeals-SWFL.Org
Easter Seals Students and Tim Tebow Shine Bright Like a Diamond
Tim Tebow Foundation "Night to Shine" prom
SARASOTA, FL (February 18, 2016) — The Tim Tebow Foundation gave the students of Easter
Seals Southwest Florida one more reason to shine this Valentine’s Day. The football star and
sports commentator partnered with BaysideCommunity Church in Bradenton and more than 200
other churches worldwide to host “Night to Shine.” The annual event gives people with special
needs ages 16 and older the opportunity to have an unforgettable prom experience.
Easter Seals students were among the more than 80 prom attendees from the special needs
community in the Sarasota and Bradenton counties that attended “Night to Shine.” Guests were
given the royal treatment, arriving my stretched limo, complete with an entourage of supporters,
photographers and a red carpet. Once they got inside, they were treated to hair and makeup,
shoe shining stations, and either a corsage or a boutonniere. There was karaoke and dancing,
and every single guest was crowned king or queen.
Volunteers from all over southwest Florida served as prom dates to each and every person
attending the glamorous evening affair. While Tebow himself was not able to attend this
particular “Night to Shine,” he did have this to say.
“We are so excited to be able to create this opportunity for thousands of people around the
country with special needs.” “This event perfectly fits our mission to bring faith, hope and love
to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need.”
Each year “Night to Shine” brings together more than 70,000 volunteers and 30,000 honored
guests to share an amazing prom experience on the same night around the world.
Easter Seals Southwest Florida is proud to service over 500 children and adults with disabilities.
Easter Seals programs service people of all abilities and ages. The organization and its staff are
committed to remaining a leader in special needs services by offering individuals and their
families the resources and support they need to lead a more independent lifestyle.
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