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May 12, 2022
7 Years of Night to Shine with My Best Friend
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May 11, 2022
Night to Shine: A special day for Kristin
Every year since 2018, Kristin Cherry has been an honored guest at Night to Shine–an unforgettable prom night experience for people with special needs. Her mother Diane shared how Night to Shine…
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Mar 2, 2022
Incredible Stories from Night to Shine 2022
Though Night to Shine 2022 is in the rearview mirror and we are already looking ahead to Night to Shine 2023, we couldn't miss the opportunity to share with you some of our favorite stories from this…
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Feb 16, 2022
2021 Ministry Updates: Special Needs
Your generosity in 2021 paved the way for Night to Shine 2022 to spread even wider across the globe, with host churches in 39 countries participating in the 8th annual event. Held via drive-thru…
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Feb 15, 2022
Celebrating Caleb and Brogan’s First Night to Shine
Meet Caleb and Brogan! Caleb has been cheering for his friends and warming up the crowd at Night to Shine red carpet in Jacksonville, FL for four years. On February 11th of this year, he was…
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Feb 7, 2022
Madison's Shine-Thru Experience: When You Are Called By Your Name
"Madison was shocked to see all the people lined up on either side of the driveway. Once we turned the corner and they got her name, the magic started. Everyone was waving their hands, holding up…
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Jan 27, 2022
Willie: A Night to Shine Guest Who Now Serves as a Volunteer
Willie was invited to attend Night to Shine in 2018, where he walked through the red carpet with his buddy Brandi. As an honored guest, Willie recounts that his favorite part of the event was when he…
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Jan 14, 2022
They Will Know We Are Christians By Our Love
A letter written by a mother and Night to Shine Coordinator: "Of course, with Night to Shine being virtual, it was quite different to coordinate. Many doubts came to my mind as to how this would…
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May 6, 2021
Inspired to Shine On
After the success and explosive growth of Night to Shine, families and church leaders expressed the deep need for community and celebration beyond one amazing night a year. Following much prayer and…
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Mar 1, 2021
5 Incredible Guest Stories from Night to Shine 2021
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Feb 25, 2021
5 Incredible Volunteer Stories from Night to Shine 2021
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Feb 24, 2021
A Mother's Perspective on Her Son's First Night to Shine
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Sep 23, 2020
Through Their Eyes
It was less than a month away from Night to Shine, and Cheryl Dotson was preparing to volunteer and attend with her brother Christopher. Then, the unthinkable happened, Cheryl's phone rang in the…
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May 19, 2020
Building a Bridge in Albania
In 2008, the Jonathan Center in Tirana, Albania, was founded by a pastor and his wife, in response to the birth of their nephew, a precious baby boy born with Down syndrome four years earlier. In…
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Apr 2, 2020
Incredible Stories from Night to Shine: The Family & Caregivers
Five incredible stories from the 2020 Night to Shine as told by the parents and caregivers of our amazing Honored Guests!
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Mar 13, 2020
Believe It or Not
A volunteer from Celebration Community Church in Hays, Kansas, recently shared this story with us regarding an interaction he had with an honored guest at this year’s Night to Shine, and we thought it…
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