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Tim Tebow event occurs Feb. 9 at Dunwoody church

For people with special needs, a free Night to Shine Prom is scheduled on Feb. 9 at Dunwoody United Methodist Church, 1548 Mt. Vernon Road, Dunwoody by the Tim Tebow Foundation. On Feb. 8, 2020, Jason Reynolds reacts on the red carpet as volunteers cheer for him during the “Night to Shine” event at the First Baptist Church of Atlanta, also in Dunwoody. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM
For people with special needs, a free Night to Shine Prom is scheduled on Feb. 9 at Dunwoody United Methodist Church, 1548 Mt. Vernon Road, Dunwoody by the Tim Tebow Foundation. On Feb. 8, 2020, Jason Reynolds reacts on the red carpet as volunteers cheer for him during the “Night to Shine” event at the First Baptist Church of Atlanta, also in Dunwoody. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM
By Carolyn Cunningham – For the AJC
Dec 27, 2023

For the second year, the worldwide Night to Shine Prom will be held at a DeKalb County church for people with special needs.

The Dunwoody United Methodist Church, 1548 Mt. Vernon Road, Dunwoody, will serve among hundreds of host churches in 56 countries for the Feb. 9 prom, which is sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation.

Visit dunwoodyumc.org/night-to-shine to explore sponsorship levels.

For free, Night to Shine’s families or honored guests will enjoy limousine rides, a red-carpet entrance from a friendly crowd and paparazzi, hair-and-makeup stations, corsages, boutonnieres, a catered dinner, dancing, karaoke, gifts, a respite room for parents and caregivers, a sensory room and a crowning ceremony for every honored guest to receive a crown or tiara.

The church’s new ministry is Connected, which serves individuals with disabilities who are ages 14 and older.

For more information on the Night to Shine event, visit timtebowfoundation.org/night-to-shine.

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