Realities For Children’s 28th Annual NightLights tree-lighting celebration brought the community together for a joyful evening at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Collins. Attendees enjoyed live music by Steve Manshel and Maya Castor, entertainment from the Northern Colorado Dance Fusion and The Studio teams, complimentary hot cocoa and cookies and festive opportunities for children to meet Santa Claus and his reindeer. Guests also had the chance to win a 30-pound chocolate Santa and a $500 SCHEELS gift card, which added extra excitement to the celebration. As families gathered beneath the winter sky, the program built toward the illumination of the NightLights tree, a symbol of hope for children who have experienced abuse, neglect or are at risk. The event once again highlighted the community’s dedication to shining a light on vulnerable youth and providing them with services and support.
Photos by Bill Stratton, Craig Vollmer and David Grossman.
