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Dawn Hrynkiw and Brandon Debenedictis smile for the camera. Photo by Alexis Miller
A buffet and seating area was arranged for parents to relax and enjoy the night. Photo by Alexis Miller
Christopher Amaral with the Tortugas green turtle. Photo by Alexis Miller
Christina Moore and Tomoka Christian Church Lead Pastor Joe Putting. Photo by Alexis Miller
Jamie Correia and Matthew Sowers smile at the camera. Photo by Alexis Miller
David Bambini, ZZ Nichols and Renee Carpenter smile in the light up picture frame. Photo by Alexis Miller
The Tortugas mascot cheers with the Father Lopez cheerleaders' pompoms. Photo by Alexis Miller
Isaac Morden and Leah Casper slow dance. Photo by Alexis Miller
The Pop Warner Port orange Hawkes cheerleaders. Photo by Alexis Miller
People cheer on the VIP members as they walk down the red carpet. Photo by Alexis Miller
Dawn Hrynkiw and Brandon Debenedictis dance to "Party In the USA" by Miley Cyrus. Photo by Alexis Miller
Tommy Fager dances the "Macarena." Photo by Alexis Miller
The red carpet entrance for VIP guests. Photo by Alexis Miller
Dawn Hrynkiw and Brandon Debenedictis get down on the dance floor. Photo by Alexis Miller
Tables became full quickly after the event started. Photo by Alexis Miller
Brandon Smith made everyone smile with his balloon art skills. Photo by Alexis Miller
Crowns and tiaras are given to the guests at the end of the night, crowning everyone a king and queen. Photo by Alexis Miller
Daniel Payne walks the red carpet after his limo ride. Photo by Alexis Miller
Kacie Fuller and Lance Avery with the coolest balloon hat in town. Photo by Alexis Miller
The event offered free limo rides to their VIP guests. Photo by Alexis Miller
Brandon King and Alayna Connell on the perfect date. Photo by Alexis Miller
Lynn and Will Rossmeyer poses with their son Gannon Rossmeyer. Photo by Alexis Miller
Marcie Dalrymple and Jonas Linares hug. Photo by Alexis Miller
Father Lopez cheerleaders welcome guests on the red carpet. Photo by Alexis Miller
The Tortugas mascots head to the dance floor. Photo by Alexis Miller
Marcie Dalrymple, Cameron Fuehrer and Jonas Linares are ready to enjoy the dance floor. Photo by Alexis Miller
Tomoka Christian Church held its seventh annual Night to Shine event on Friday, Feb. 9.
Night to Shine is hosted by the Tim Tebow Foundation to give people with special needs, ages 14 and up, a prom night to remember.
This year, over 720 churches hosted their own Night to Shine event. The prom was hosted in 56 countries, 50 states and six continents.
This event takes weeks to plan and hundreds of volunteers to prepare and be there as a VIP guest’s buddy. The event included a dance floor, professional photos, gift bags, a red-carpet entrance, donut and candy bars, a hair and makeup studio, and food from Chick-fil-A. There was also a private area for parents and caregivers to relax and enjoy food and beverages.
At the end of the night, a video of Tim Tebow and his wife, Demi-Leigh Tebow, played and all the VIP guests were crowned kings and queens, The night ended with a balloon and confetti drop.
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