Coordinator Sherri Eppich dances on roller skates with Allie Sileno ahead of the “Night to Shine” Friday, Feb. 7, 2020. Credit: WINK News. It’s the time of season for a “Night to Shine” for thousands of people of all ages who live with special needs. Tim Tebow Foundation sponsors these prom events at churches nationwide annually. We are at a “Night to Shine” event held at Crosspoint Church in Cape Coral Friday, where all the guests get to feel more like movie stars. “You know why?[Because] there was a lot of people cheering us on,” Anya Denmark said. Guests step out of a limo onto a red carpet, where they are welcomed by paparazzi when they make their way inside the church. The same scenario will play out across Southwest Florida at other locations too. “I think it’s a great opportunity for the rest of the world to see the special needs community and all of their capabilities,” Margaret Gress said. Allie Sileno and her caregiver, Gress, told us she can’t wait to make her way onto the dance floor and enjoy a special prom experience created for her and others with special needs. “She talks about it all year long,’ Gress said. “It’s a highly-anticipated night, making sure she has the right outfit and jewelry and the shoes.” Submit Copyright ©2024 Fort Myers Broadcasting. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without prior written consent.