01/12/18 

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State University’s Tiger Pals are teaming up with the Tim Tebow Foundation and Celebration Community Church to host Night to Shine, a prom night experience for people age 14 and older with special needs and disabilities.

The event will be from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 9, at Celebration Community Church in Hays. The event is expected to bring hundreds of guests.

FHSU students Lauren Oldham, Dodge City senior majoring in communication sciences and disorders; Keshawn Sewell, McPherson senior majoring in health and human performance; and Katelyn Unruh, Copeland senior majoring in elementary education, will lead the event.

Tiger Pals is asking for volunteers and donations. For more information or to volunteer or donate, visit the Night to Shine Hays Facebook page or haysnighttoshine.com.

Tiger Pals is a volunteer organization that assists individuals with special needs and disabilities by enhancing their physical, social and mental well-being through engaging activities. The organization fosters mentorship between FHSU students and individuals affiliated with Arc of Central Plains and Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas.