Hillcrest Baptist Church to host a prom night for those with special needs

Hillcrest Baptist Church is preparing to host its annual Night to Shine prom for individuals in the community with special needs, and organizer Christy Rushing appeared on WHOP to share what the night will entail.

Night to Shine was created by the Tim Tebow Foundation and organizations across the country host the annual prom for their special needs communities. In Hopkinsville, Hillcrest Baptist Church will be hosting its sixth Night to Shine prom on February 13 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Bruce Convention Center.

Rushing says registration is still open, and individuals with special needs who are 14 years or older are eligible to attend. Currently, she says around 300 attendees are registered, and she’s expecting around 900 folks, including volunteers and parents, to attend the prom.

Rushing says the prom will have a red-carpet entrance, limousine rides, karaoke, professional photos, a game room, a dance floor and music and it’s all free. She calls it a blessing to see the attendees smiling as they enjoy the night.

Rushing says those who need prom attire the church has a closet full of dresses and suits. Folks can call the church at 270-886-6017, and on February 7, from 10 a.m. to noon, folks can stop by to borrow an outfit.

Those interested in attending the Night to Shine or being a volunteer can register at hillcrestbc.net.