Local shop donates prom gowns to kids with special needs

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(COLORADO SPRINGS) — On Feb. 9, 2024, the Tim Tebow Foundation will hold its annual Night to Shine ball in Colorado Springs. Night to Shine is a national prom event for kids with special needs, ages 14 and up.

A local boutique, Something New, has decided to join the fun by donating over 100 prom gowns to kids who are attending the ball, in support of the event.

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In collaboration with the many Colorado Springs residents who have donated prom dresses to Something New, the boutique will be holding a prom dress giveaway on Wednesday, Jan. 31. It will begin at 10:00 a.m. and last all day. Along with a free gown, recipients will receive one free hour with a stylist.

“We are excited and honored to support the Tim Tebow Foundation’s Night to Shine and invite anyone participating in that event to visit our store on January 31st to find a free dress and spend time with our stylists to create that perfect look,” said Mindi Linscombe, Owner of Something New. To learn more about the Night to Shine event, visit Something New’s event page.

Something New is located at 11590 Ridgeline Drive, Suite 200, in Colorado Springs, CO 80921. Questions about the giveaway on Jan. 31? You can contact them by phone at 719-282-6500 or by email at info@somethingnewboutique.com.

Visit the Tim Tebow Foundation’s website to see heartwarming photos from last year’s event.

“The work the Tim Tebow Foundation is doing to support people with special needs is unmatched and my team and I look forward to supporting this event this year and many years into the future,” Mindi said.

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