2010 Group Photo

On Saturday, February 20, Candlelighters hosted the 5th Annual Dream Night Prom at the Tucson Museum of Art. Hosted by Mrs. Grant from MIX FM, it was a magical evening for all the teens who attended.

The challenge for a child diagnosed with cancer is multifaceted, but for a teen the experience is far more personal, affecting many of the expected norms of teen years. Treatments frequently induce hair loss, weight changes and other physical challenges. Months of hospitalizations disrupt the usual social activities, and important milestones are often missed.

Dream Night Prom was created in 2006 by Carina Groves as her high school senior project when a friend told her she wasn't planning to attend her prom because of the physical impacts from her condition and treatment.

Photos from 2008

The first prom:
Prom is Truly 50 Kids' "Dream Night"
Arizona Daily Star, 2/13/2006

2008's prom:
Prom unites them in fun, struggle
Arizona Daily Star, 2/10/2008

A very special thank you to our 2010
Dream Night sponsors, donors and volunteers:

A Tailor, Tuxedo and Bridal
Diane Graham Photography
Panda Express restaurant's Panda CARES Program
Party City
Party Carousel
Tucson Federal Credit Union
Tee Up For Tots
DJ Felix
Sundt Community Foundation
Sahuaro High School Student Council
U of A Student Volunteers
Cholla High School NHS
Mayfield Florist
Whole Foods Inc.
Sephra Chocolate
Citigroup Volunteers
Kalil Bottling Company
Nextcare Urgent Care
Costco
Aqua Star
Creative Costumes
Bank of the West
The Winkle Family
The Espinoza Family