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Post by elaine on Feb 13, 2016 3:31:21 GMT
I don't know how many of you saw Tim Tebow on Ellen last week talking about his foundation sponsoring proms for special needs kids - called a night to shine.
The facility where my boys go for respite care was one of the sites and so we went as a family. It was amazing - there was a red carpet out for the boys to walk and all the staff cheered. There were boutonnières for the boys and corsages for the girls. There was a photo station, a dj with a dance floor, and refreshments. Best of all, there was a limousine that would take the kids to circle the facility's grounds, so that the kids could ride in a real limo.
My my boys had a blast! They loved it all, but the limo most of all. My youngest son was so happy to have all the staff there, along with us, and the friends he has made there.
I haven't always agreed with Tim Tebow, but I thank him from the bottom of my heart, and all of the staff at Jill's House for giving my boys so much joy tonight.
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Post by valleyview on Feb 13, 2016 3:42:26 GMT
Thaks for sharing! I did actually see that part of Ellen that day. It's cool to hear about this from a family's perspective.
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Post by mimima on Feb 13, 2016 3:55:10 GMT
That's awesome to hear. So glad you had a great time
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2016 4:33:02 GMT
That's awesome! I'm so glad your sons had a wonderful time. Great memories for them!
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Post by bothmykidsrbrats on Feb 13, 2016 5:10:51 GMT
I'm glad your boys had such an amazing night, and even better you got to share it as a family!
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Post by lucyg on Feb 13, 2016 5:15:42 GMT
I love hearing about your boys' big night. What a great thing Tim Tebow is doing.
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Post by vanessa on Feb 13, 2016 6:15:28 GMT
I just saw the pictures online that my daughter's college posted of their event. Beautiful.
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Post by auntkelly on Feb 13, 2016 7:33:58 GMT
GMA did a feature this morning on Night to Shine. It's such a great idea.
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Post by AllieC on Feb 13, 2016 11:33:09 GMT
How special for the kids to experience this just like all other kids their age. It sounds like a very special night.
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Post by jenjie on Feb 13, 2016 13:13:05 GMT
This is so wonderful. What a great event and I'm glad your sons and family were able to be a part of it and had such a special evening. I assume there will be pictures???
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Post by anxiousmom on Feb 13, 2016 13:49:59 GMT
As a Gator fan, I have kept an eye out for Tim Tebow ever since he first signed with us. One thing I can say about him is that he is a genuine guy-he wears his faith on sleeve and isn't afraid to share it. AND he backs up with his words with time and money.
I am glad that you guys had fun!!
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Post by jayfab on Feb 13, 2016 13:51:01 GMT
That is awesome! Sounds like a great organization.
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Post by Dani-Mani on Feb 13, 2016 13:59:07 GMT
As a Gator fan, I have kept an eye out for Tim Tebow ever since he first signed with us. One thing I can say about him is that he is a genuine guy-he wears his faith on sleeve and isn't afraid to share it. AND he backs up with his words with time and money. I am glad that you guys had fun!! They had one last night here in Tampa, too. |
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Post by elaine on Feb 13, 2016 14:34:08 GMT
As a Gator fan, I have kept an eye out for Tim Tebow ever since he first signed with us. One thing I can say about him is that he is a genuine guy-he wears his faith on sleeve and isn't afraid to share it. AND he backs up with his words with time and money. I am glad that you guys had fun!! They had one last night here in Tampa, too. They had them in 100 sites around the country last night, so it was a nationwide event that touched many people! Thanks to to all the staff and volunteers that helped make the proms happen - the Tim Tebow Foundation provided funding and structure, but it was the local staff and volunteers who did all the work. So many people worked very hard to make a special night for our kids - we are so thankful.  |
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Post by just PEAchy on Feb 13, 2016 15:19:39 GMT
How special for the kids to experience this just like all other kids their age. It sounds like a very special night. It wasn't just for kids, it was also for adults, which I thought was just wonderful! Our local paper showed pictures on Facebook and there were some of older men and women-it was so heartwarming to see how happy they were. Elaine, glad your boys had fun! |
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Post by auntkelly on Feb 13, 2016 15:21:07 GMT
They had one last night here in Tampa, too. They had them in 100 sites around the country last night, so it was a nationwide event that touched many people! Thanks to to all the staff and volunteers that helped make the proms happen - the Tim Tebow Foundation provided funding and structure, but it was the local staff and volunteers who did all the work. So many people worked very hard to make a special night for our kids - we are so thankful. Apparently the foundation is hosting Night to Shine in other countries as well. On GMA, Tebow said the foundation had recently hosted a Night to Shine in Haiti. Tebow said it was especially important to host an event in Haiti because people w/ special needs were often shunned in Haiti because it is commonly believed they are marked by evil. He said Night to Shine gives people in Haiti the chance to see that people with special needs are just ordinary people who happen to have a special need. The funny thing is, Tebow said he never attended prom because he was home schooled. |
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Post by newlywoods03 on Feb 13, 2016 16:09:03 GMT
I am so glad that your family was able to attend!! I adore Tim Tebow and everything he stands for. His servant's heart speaks volumes and his actions more so.
It's amazing that 200 churches hosted this event in 48 states and 8 countries. So awesome!
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Post by valincal on Feb 13, 2016 16:24:37 GMT
Aww, that sounds awesome!
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Post by bc2ca on Feb 13, 2016 16:25:51 GMT
Thanks for sharing - it sounds like an awesome event!
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Post by Meri-Lyn on Feb 13, 2016 17:58:30 GMT
As a Gator fan, I have kept an eye out for Tim Tebow ever since he first signed with us. One thing I can say about him is that he is a genuine guy-he wears his faith on sleeve and isn't afraid to share it. AND he backs up with his words with time and money. I am glad that you guys had fun!! They had one last night here in Tampa, too. My friend's church in Odessa had one, too. I think there were several in the bay area. Another friend up in Alabama has a brother with Down Syndrome. It was incredible. He had a wonderful experience. I've heard nothing but positives.  |
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Post by Peamac on Feb 13, 2016 18:56:25 GMT
Two different friends of mine had their kids go last night to one here in CoSprings. One Down Syndrome daughter went with her brother as her date, the other friend's daughter went with her dad, I think. My facebook feed was full of pictures from the events. Such a sweet occasion for them all! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2016 18:56:38 GMT
I love that. Our county schools do one every year for all the high schools. Our student government and EC helpers put it together.
Love that Tim is behind this wonderful night.
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Post by Kymberlee on Feb 13, 2016 19:15:47 GMT
I have really, really tried not to like the guy, but I just can't do it. The more I learn about him and how he spends his time and money make it hard not to admire him (even if he is a damn gator)  I'm so happy that you guys had fun last night. Do you have pictures?? |
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Post by elaine on Feb 13, 2016 19:30:34 GMT
  Here are my boys - I am dancing with ds#2 in the bottom picture - the one with the patch on my glasses. Ds#1 is in the upper picture. |
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Post by Kymberlee on Feb 13, 2016 19:35:48 GMT
Awww, how fun. I just love it!
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