re: Tim Tebow is Already Selling Signed Bats and Baseballs

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Tim Tebow is trying to redefine Valentine's Day. Last year, the former NFL quarterback – and current SEC Network analyst – created a special prom night for thousands of people with disabilities. During Valentine's Day weekend of 2015, the Tim Tebow Foundation sponsored 44 simultaneous prom events in 26 states, as well as two locations in Uganda and Kenya. More than 7,000 people with special needs dressed in tuxes and gowns for their first prom experiences. More than 15,000 volunteers made the events happen around the globe. At the end of the night, each of the participants was crowned as a king or queen of the night. Tebow got into the act, flying to two locations and surprising the participants by taking photos with them and shining their shoes.

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And he didn't publicize it to the media for any attention whatsoever.

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Guests will arrive on a red carpet that includes photographers. (Tebow calls them "friendly paparazzi.") Once inside, guests can get their corsages and boutonnieres, visit hair and makeup stations, and participate in a karaoke room. And yes, there will be dancing. To make it all happen, the Tim Tebow Foundation provides each prom with financial support, decorations and gifts for each participants, and step-by-step guidance to make the prom a success. Tebow is thrilled about the event's 450% increase since last year. "Every time I think about it, I'm so humbled and amazed by the way God has continued to grow Night to Shine," he tells PEOPLE. "I can't wait for February 12th; it's my favorite night of the year."

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While most of the proms are held in churches, the events are open to all people with special needs,

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regardless of their faith

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. To find a prom near you – or to volunteer to help out – check out the

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So he gives all the glory to God and he even welcomes those of any faith to attend.. not telling anyone how they should live, rather leading his life by example.

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For the 28-year-old Tebow, Night to Shine represents a plan that he's had since he was young. "When I was 15 years old, I began to realize the importance of fighting for people who can't fight for themselves," he tells PEOPLE. "As a foundation, we are so passionate about people with special needs, and this event is a great

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I will forever respect that. I don't give a shite if Tebow wants to try out for baseball (it's his life, he's an athlete) and even sells memorabilia. I mean really, WTF is wrong with people.

FWIW there is no game I rooted harder for than when Tebow and the Gators came to LSU in 2007. I wanted LSU to beat them more than any other game, ever.. but since his playing days, he has displayed a ton of respect for Louisiana and LSU and I have nothing but respect for this man.

I will defend anyone who stands up for sick and needy children. I don't care what kind of professional career they had in sports or if they sell bats on the side. It's America. No one is forcing anyone to buy it. Oh my goodness, the horror.. What a terrible person.

People market all sorts of stuff. We could use more people who actually have class and morality these days.. and selling bats on the side does not compromise that.