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Does the caretaker need to stay with the Honored guest since he/she will have a buddy?You can choose before the event if you would like to stay with your Honored Guest or not. The idea is to allow the caretakers to have their own respite space. In that space, they will enjoy dinner, some activities, and the opportunity to interact and connect with other Special Needs families and caretakers. If they want to see what Night to Shine is all about or check on their honored guest. Caregivers who will be staying on-site for any reason will need to register and be background checked.
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What will each honored guest experience?Upon arrival, guests will check in and receive instructions and name tags. Each honored guest will be paired with a “Buddy” who has been carefully selected as well as fully background screened and trained. This Buddy will hang out the entire event with the honored guest. The Red Carpet will be adorned with paparazzi, pom poms, and people cheering you on as you enter the prom experience. The prom experience for the honored guests will include dinner, dancing and music, karaoke, dessert, games, a photo booth, limousine rides, a hair and makeup area, and a crowning ceremony in which each guest receives a crown or tiara.
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What is Night To Shine?Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, hosted by Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs, ages 14 and older. On one night, February 7, 2025, churches, from around the world, will host Night to Shine for 115,000 honored guests through the support of 215,000 volunteers!
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What is the minimum age for Night to Shine honored guests?Night to Shine is for anyone with special needs, ages 14 and older. There is no age maximum.
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What is expected?Upon completion and acceptance of your registration, you will be receiving all the information you will need as the event draws closer. If you are an honored guest, please click here for more information on registration. For volunteers, information and forms are available here.
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When is the event?Friday, February 7, 2025 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm.
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Where is the event?Night to Shine will happen around the world on the same date, February 7, 2025, hosted by local churches. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church is an approved host, located at 1100 Philadelphia Road, Joppa, MD 21085
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Who do I contact if I have additional questions?In the event you have additional questions or require more information please email nighttoshine@trinityjoppa.org
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How would you define an individual with special needs?The event is open to anyone with physical or cognitive special needs, ages 14 and older. We do not have specific guidelines for the eligibility of guests in relation to the legitimacy or severity of their disabilities. We trust each church to use their best judgement as to what qualifies as a special need.
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What is the dress code for this event?This event is formal. Makeup artists and hair stylists will be available for touch-ups during the event.
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