On February 25 and 26, Flatirons Community Church hosted “Shine,” a formal evening of dinner, dancing, games, and friends created specifically for community members who have cognitive, developmental, physical, and health related needs. By all accounts, the event was a tremendous success!  Approximately 500 guests and their caregivers signed up to attend the dinner and dance, and 50 additional caregivers opted to spend the evening in the Caregivers' Retreat, where they were treated to fantastic food, coffee, chocolate, warm neck wraps, and chair massages. Just as impressive, close to 1,200 community members volunteered to help at the event.  As one parent stated, Shine “. . . modeled how inclusion ought to look in society.”

Thanks to Flatirons Community Church for hosting such a great event.

Matt Mateyka and Sofia Stewart were two of the more than 500 attendees at “Shine”