The Shine Your Light Youth Vocal Competition is an annual fundraiser for the Ray of Light Foundation that honors Raymond Cruz, a local teen who has shared his message of hope through music. The competition was started by Raymond when he was battling stage 4 Ewing's Like Sarcoma, a children bone cancer. He felt it was important to use your talent to help your community. The competition  is hosted by the Ray of Light Foundation with the Williamson County Performing Arts Center at Academy Park and Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department (WCPR). Youth from across Middle Tennessee audition to compete, and all proceeds go to the Palliative Care Department at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital.