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Come Shine Your Light!
CONROE, TX -- TEAM Abilities and Sparkle Events will host Sparkle & Shine: A Celebration of Confidence, Worth & Belonging on Saturday, September 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at TEAM Abilities, 8448 Hwy 242, Conroe, TX 77385.
Created especially for adults with special needs, Sparkle & Shine is designed to give every participant a moment to step into the spotlight, celebrate who they are and experience the confidence that comes from being seen, valued and included.
“Confidence doesn't look the same on everyone, and it shouldn't have to,” said Rachel Jelks, Founder and Executive Director of TEAM Abilities. “Sparkle & Shine is about creating a place where our participants don't have to become anyone else to be celebrated. They get to walk in as themselves and know that they belong.”
The event will feature an “I AM” Craft Station, the Shine Line: A Walk of Worth, crown and sash presentations, a photo booth, snacks and refreshments and other activities centered around confidence and self-expression.
At the heart of the celebration will be the Shine Line, where participants will have an opportunity to walk the runway, share their personal “I AM” statement and receive a crown and sash—not as a competition or prize, but as a reminder of their individual worth.
“We want every person who walks that runway to feel what all of us deserve to feel—that they are seen, they are celebrated and they are enough,” Jelks said. “There is tremendous power in giving someone a moment that belongs entirely to them.”
A Young Host With a Mission to “Shine Bright”
Serving as Special Guest Host will be Emma Jelks, 2026 Little Miss Black Greater Texas Princess, whose pageant platform focuses on encouraging others to “Shine Bright.”
“I am hosting this event so people can learn to shine their light,” Emma said.
Emma will help welcome participants and celebrate them throughout the event, bringing the message behind her pageant platform into an experience designed for the special-needs community.
“Emma's message is beautifully simple,” Rachel Jelks said. “You don't have to be the loudest person in the room or look like anyone else to shine. Sometimes shining simply means having the confidence to say, ‘This is who I am.’”
Sparkle & Shine is presented by TEAM Abilities and Sparkle Events.
Reservations are limited, and this is a ticketed event; admission is not free. For entry fee information, reservations or additional details, call or text Donna at 832-790-2879.
EVENT DETAILS
WHAT: Sparkle & Shine — A Celebration of Confidence, Worth & Belonging
WHEN: Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
WHERE: TEAM Abilities | 8448 Hwy 242 | Conroe, TX 77385
WHO: Adults in the special-needs community
ADMISSION: Entry fee applies; limited reservations available
INFORMATION/RSVP: Call or text Donna at 832-790-2879
ABOUT TEAM ABILITIES
T.E.A.M. Abilities is an HCS Provider serving adults with special needs through ISS and Community Living care. TEAM Abilities believes adults with disabilities should have opportunities to live, work, play, participate and thrive within their communities.
For more information about TEAM Abilities, visit MyTeamAbilities.com.
Confidence doesn't look the same on everyone, but belongs to all!
Created especially for adults with special needs, Sparkle & Shine is designed to give every participant a moment to step into the spotlight, celebrate who they are and experience the confidence that comes from being seen, valued and included.
“Confidence doesn't look the same on everyone, and it shouldn't have to,” said Rachel Jelks, Founder and Executive Director of TEAM Abilities. “Sparkle & Shine is about creating a place where our participants don't have to become anyone else to be celebrated. They get to walk in as themselves and know that they belong.”
The event will feature an “I AM” Craft Station, the Shine Line: A Walk of Worth, crown and sash presentations, a photo booth, snacks and refreshments and other activities centered around confidence and self-expression.
At the heart of the celebration will be the Shine Line, where participants will have an opportunity to walk the runway, share their personal “I AM” statement and receive a crown and sash—not as a competition or prize, but as a reminder of their individual worth.
“We want every person who walks that runway to feel what all of us deserve to feel—that they are seen, they are celebrated and they are enough,” Jelks said. “There is tremendous power in giving someone a moment that belongs entirely to them.”
A Young Host With a Mission to “Shine Bright”
Serving as Special Guest Host will be Emma Jelks, 2026 Little Miss Black Greater Texas Princess, whose pageant platform focuses on encouraging others to “Shine Bright.”
“I am hosting this event so people can learn to shine their light,” Emma said.
Emma will help welcome participants and celebrate them throughout the event, bringing the message behind her pageant platform into an experience designed for the special-needs community.
“Emma's message is beautifully simple,” Rachel Jelks said. “You don't have to be the loudest person in the room or look like anyone else to shine. Sometimes shining simply means having the confidence to say, ‘This is who I am.’”
Sparkle & Shine is presented by TEAM Abilities and Sparkle Events.
Reservations are limited, and this is a ticketed event; admission is not free. For entry fee information, reservations or additional details, call or text Donna at 832-790-2879.
EVENT DETAILS
WHAT: Sparkle & Shine — A Celebration of Confidence, Worth & Belonging
WHEN: Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
WHERE: TEAM Abilities | 8448 Hwy 242 | Conroe, TX 77385
WHO: Adults in the special-needs community
ADMISSION: Entry fee applies; limited reservations available
INFORMATION/RSVP: Call or text Donna at 832-790-2879
ABOUT TEAM ABILITIES
T.E.A.M. Abilities is an HCS Provider serving adults with special needs through ISS and Community Living care. TEAM Abilities believes adults with disabilities should have opportunities to live, work, play, participate and thrive within their communities.
For more information about TEAM Abilities, visit MyTeamAbilities.com.
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