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Special needs teens get their Night To Shine in Austintown

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The Night To Shine event is sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation.
A Night to Shine participant celebrates while volunteers celebrate during the event for those with special needs Friday night at Highway Tabernacle Church in Austintown. Photo submitted Photo submitted
AUSTINTOWN

Highway Tabernacle Church in Austintown hosted nearly 400 guests, volunteers and parents/caregivers Friday night during its local Night To Shine event sponsored by The Tim Tebow Foundation.

The Night To Shine event is sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation.
A volunteer visits with a participant during the Night to Shine event for those with special needs Friday night at Highway Tabernacle Church in Austintown. Photo submitted Photo submitted

The worldwide event celebrates people with special needs ages 14 and older. The event is held in various locations on the Friday before Valentine’s Day.

Event organizer Tracie Corll said guests were dressed up, walked the red carpet and enjoyed a sit-down meal. The event also featured dancing, karaoke, limo rides, games, and a photo booth.

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The Night To Shine event is sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation.
A Night To Shine participant walks the red carpet during an event at Highway Tabernacle Church in Austintown. Photo submitted Photo submitted