It’s a Night to Remember for students with disabilities
VENTURA, Calif. - Friday night was prom night for hundreds of students with disabilities. The night was made possible thanks to about 1500 volunteers who came together to make the night happen.
"I mean it's like the most rewarding night, like just seeing the students' joy and just how they can kind of let go of all the things that they carry in the world just be so present for the night is the coolest," said Becky Baker, Co-director of Night to RememberÂ
The prom is called "Night to Remember", and it aims to create lasting memories for students ages 12-25 with disabilities.
Ventura's Mission Church, with the help from other local groups, raised $100,000 this year to fund the celebration.
"It's truly such an emotional experience for us, I come to tears just thinking about how joyful they are and how students are usually overlooked," said Experience Assistant Julie Devineweatherman. "Tonight is the night that they get to feel so special and celebrated."
 The glitz and glam night is a all-expenses paid which includes makeup, dresses, tuxes and hair styling for each student.
One parent shared what its like seeing their child inside having the time of their life.
"It means the most for us parents, because we don't always get to see our kids have joy like this and to have something that makes them feel so special is just incredible," said parent, Erika Henderson.
Each guest is accompanied by a student host from the community, given a formal photo, special food and treats, and a night of dancing thanks to DJ Youn Josh Marley. Truly giving each student a Night to Remember.
