Double the Joy: Identical Twin Duos Return to Night to Shine
Hello May 1st, 2025
Share This Story
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 2025—Identical twin pairs took on Night to Shine together for the second year in a row! See their unforgettable red carpet moment from Night to Shine 2025. ⬇️
The Backstory:
It was almost time for Night to Shine 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. Identical twins Jonathan and Alexander signed up to be buddies after their friend told them about the worldwide event celebrating individuals with special needs. Jacksonville’s Night to Shine is one of the biggest in the world, with over 1,000 honored guests and over 2,000 volunteers every year.
"That sounds awesome," the twins recall thinking, and signed up to volunteer. Night to Shine day finally arrived, and Jonathan and Alexander waited excitedly to see who they would be paired with for the evening. Hundreds of volunteers and honored guests dressed in tuxes, colorful ball gowns, and suits filled the venue’s entryway. Excitement and anticipation filled the air!
That’s when Jonathan and Alexander caught sight of them in the crowd. “While we waited in line, the twins [Jonathan and Alexander] came up to us after seeing the boys, asking if they were twins. I said ‘Yes!’ We chatted and decided we had to buddy up and we did,” Geneva said.
Overjoyed at the odds of this happening, the duos immediately hit it off and became fast friends. It also couldn't have been a more perfect match, too, as both sets of twins LOVE to dance! They spent nearly the entire evening on the dance floor.
We caught up with the four of them on the dance floor this year at Night to Shine 2025, and they said they're already hoping and planning for round three in 2026!
“Finding a Night to Shine has been a blessing to see my boys really enjoy themselves and be surrounded by so much love,” Geneva said gratefully.
We love hearing the awesome stories and connections that come from Night to Shine!
Click here to refer your church to host Night to Shine next year!
