A Night to Shine

By: Haley Schaldach, Savannah David, and Alaysia Curry

February 7, 2020

“A Night to Shine” is an event that is geared towards those with disabilities to ensure that they will have the night of their lives. 

This gathering is sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation and is hosted in over 655 churches throughout 24 different countries.  It also takes place the week before Valentine’s Day.

Tebow wanted to help people who were disabled to make sure that they were treated just like everyone else. This foundation has impacted many, and the volunteer numbers continue to rise.

As Tebow was growing up, he visited a village where he met a boy named Sherwin. Not knowing, in the moment, the extent of the impact, Sherwin was born with his feet backwards, and everyone in his village said he was “cursed”. Tebow helped this boy and then realized that this is what he wanted to do forever.  It was his calling!

“That’s why in 2010, I was so excited to create the Tim Tebow Foundation to bring Faith, Hope, and Love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need,” said Tebow.

Last Friday, some students from BHS volunteered to help at the event hosted at the Cuyahoga Valley Church.  Around seven volunteers from our school, along with organizer Miss Kristen Field, assisted in this amazing event by being buddies to guests who attended.

Before the dance began, each guest was announced by name into the dance room where they walked down a red carpet to receive their boutonniere or corsage. 

After being announced, each person was served a wonderful dinner along with tasty desserts. At the conclusion of their meals, the guests received their crowns and began to move on to other activities.

While the dance was going on, there were different activity stations. These stations included the following: karaoke, photo booths, dancing, makeup, shoe shining, and limo rides.

These activities helped provide lifelong memories for everyone involved.

This night was dedicated to those with special needs to help them remember how unique and loved they are. 

We would love to share this great time with everyone, so please, volunteer your time next year.

Just one star can light up a darkened sky. So too can one smile!