Tim Tebow Couldn’t Make One Girl’s Prom Dream Come True—But He Did Something Astonishing That Surprised Everyone

Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow has become a hero not only on the field but also in the hearts of many people. Tebow received a prom invitation from a girl with disabilities, and what he did next was truly remarkable.

Tim Tebow is one of a select group of football players who have left an indelible stamp on the game, although there have been many other successful football players over the years. He began his career by competing on the college level until the Denver Broncos selected him in the draft in the year 2010. 

Tebow was recognized for his abilities early in his career, and his effort paid off when he was awarded the Heisman Trophy in 2007 while competing on the College Circuit. 

Most people are familiar with Tim Tebow due to his accomplishments on the football field, but his work off the field is equally impressive. Tebow’s family has deep roots in the Philippines, and he has an outstanding commitment to philanthropy. 

Tim Tebow expanded his charitable activities after completing his undergraduate degree and establishing the Tim Tebow Foundation. The foundation raised nearly $4 million in its first year of operation, which was $1.5 million more than anticipated.

The charitable work that Tebow conducts does not end with his foundation. A unique prom event is planned and hosted by the famous athlete every year for young people who are living with disabilities. This unique celebration is known as “Night to Shine,” and it takes place in the U.S. in all 50 states.

A few years after its launch, Tebow established a global movement for the “Night to Shine” event. In 2022, this one-of-a-kind evening was commemorated in 375 cities worldwide, bringing together over 75,000 young men and women for a truly memorable night.

After learning about Tim Tebow’s “Night to Shine” prom, Judy Adams established her own charitable organization. 

The year 2017 marked Judy’s 18th birthday, and she took advantage of the occasion by attending the “Night to Shine” prom for the first time. 

Judy extended a personal invitation to Tebow, asking him to attend the gathering located near where she lived. Sadly, Tim had to decline because of a travel conflict.  

A few weeks later, Tebow devised a scheme that would honor Judy’s accomplishments in the most unique and memorable way. 

Judy jumped at the opportunity to attend a live performance of The Tonight Show, Starring Jimmy Fallon, her all-time favorite talk show program. Her mother didn’t tell her that Tebow bought them the tickets himself and that he was being interviewed that same night with something special planned for her.

Judy and her mother came to the studio without any prior knowledge of the events that would take place in the famous TV show. After taking their seats in the studio’s audience section, the show’s organizers informed them that Tim Tebow would appear as the evening’s special guest. 

Fallon brought up the one-of-a-kind event known as “Night to Shine” on stage during his interview with Tim, who admitted that he was unable to attend his own high school prom.

Tim took the corsage in his hands and looked it over. A hint of a smile could be seen on his face. Then, all of a sudden, Jimmy Fallon asked, “You do have someone you’d like to present it to tonight, someone in the audience, right?” 

Following the silence that had descended upon the room, Tebow started telling the audience about Judy’s heartfelt invitation. He exclaimed with genuine enthusiasm, “She is so fantastic. She is so inspirational,” referring to the young lady from New York. 

The lighting changed so that Judy’s ecstatic face could be seen shining through the crowd. She was so overjoyed and thrilled that she could not contain her excitement. 

Judy immediately covered her lips in surprise and took a moment to gather her thoughts about what had just taken place. 

On stage, the two started dancing to the live band’s slow music. The camera turned back to find Judy’s mother standing in the crowd, watching her daughter enjoy a special dance with her idol on national television.

After the show, Tebow took Judy backstage, where he introduced her to Kerry Washington, who was the other guest star on the show. The three talked about the uplifting things that Judy had done, and they found motivation from one another.