Night to Shine crowns kings and queens

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Night to Shine was held Friday, Feb. 10 at both Cool Spring Baptist Church in Mechanicsville and Hope Church off Patterson Avenue. Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night for individuals with disabilities, ages 14 and up, centered on God’s love. The event was started eight years ago by the Tim Tebow Foundation and now happens in over 500 churches, and over 30 countries, on the same night each February. Tim Tebow and his wife Demi, make it to several of the locations each year. They came to the Richmond location in 2018. The event includes a red carpet walk, a sit down dinner, professional photos, dancing, karaoke, caricature drawings, limo rides, photo booths and photo opportunities with Disney princesses and pageant winners. Between the two Richmond locations this year, there were 514 guests and over 1,000 volunteers serving. The event is embraced by the Richmond community with many financial donors as well as those donating their time and services. Supporters this year included James Limousine, Chick-fil-A, Sheetz, ABLENow, Attack Foundation, Estes, Riverwood Events & catering, Peernet Group, Sign Gypsies and Papa Johns.