Colorado Springs boutique collecting formal dresses for special needs community
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - A Colorado Springs formalwear boutique will give dozens of dresses and suits away Wednesday to people with disabilities and tickets to "Night to Shine" prom.
"Our team really tears up every time we get to see them enjoy that moment and feel like they are the only person in the room," said Something New Boutique owner Mindi Linscombe.
It's the second year Something New has collected dresses and suits in partnership with Night to Shine, a global event organized by the Tim Tebow foundation hosting prom for people with disabilities ages 14 and older at over 700 locations worldwide, including three in Colorado Springs.
It's the second year Tabitha McCrary will get a dress. She said it's a feeling she's looking forward to having again.
"What do you think when you see yourself in the mirror in the dress?" KRDO13 reporter Bradley Davis asked. "Pretty, pretty!" Tabitha replied.
"Last year, when Tabitha was getting her dress, there was a young gentleman that was getting a tuxedo and was a very shy, very quiet young gentleman, and he was here with his mom," Tabitha's mom Shelly McCrary said. "She persuaded him to come over, and he was so excited. He walked over and very quietly, but very sweetly, walked up to the girls and told them how pretty they looked in their dress."
Linscombe said their appointments are full, but if someone is going to "Night to Shine" and still needs a dress or suit, they can call the shop, and she will try to fit them in.
If you or someone you love would like to attend Night to Shine, you can find information here.