Acqualina Resort & Residences to Host 31st Annual “I Have a Dream” Foundation Miami Gala
MIAMI, September 18, 2026 – Acqualina Resort & Residences Trump family, Stephanie, Jules, and Eddie Trump, are excited to host the 31st annual “I Have a Dream” Foundation Miami Gala on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 6:30pm at The Turnberry Resort in Aventura. The Gala aims to celebrate the Class of 2032, who began on their academic journey with the “I Have a Dream” Miami program as second graders. The Trump family founded the Miami-Dade chapter in 1995.
The Gala will begin with a lively cocktail reception and silent auction, followed by an exquisite dinner, music, and an exhilarating live auction. All the funds raised will be dedicated to supporting the “I Have a Dream” Foundation Miami Dreamers, ensuring their bright and promising futures.
This year’s silent auction will feature an array of enticing prizes, including luxurious hotel stays at prestigious destinations like Round Hill Hotel and Villas in Montego Bay, Hotel Metropole Monte Carlo, Canaves Ena Santorini, Baccarat Hotel New York and Montage Palmetto Bluff, along with unforgettable dining experiences and award-winning spa packages.
The live auction will offer three dreamy getaways, including a Caribbean escape to Salterra in South Caicos with a stay in The Penthouse and airfare for two, an Italian escape to iconic properties like Santa Caterina Hotel in Amalfi, Villa Treville in Positano and Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria in
Sorrento, and an African adventure with stays at Victoria Falls River Lodge’s Zambezi Crescent, Mateya Safari Lodge and Jabulani Safari.
The “I Have a Dream” Foundation is committed to empowering children from low-income areas to reach their educational and career goals by providing a long-term program of mentoring, tutoring, and tuition assistance for higher education. The Foundation guarantees the children’s academic tuition at a Florida state university for a four-year degree or an accredited trade school.
“We are honored to be part of this incredible program. We are preparing our Dreamers to become proud and productive citizens by giving them the necessary tools they need to make their dreams a reality. So many of these Dreamers are the first in their families to graduate high school, let alone go on to college,” says Stephanie Trump of Acqualina Resort. “It is so rewarding to see our students after the program who have gone on to successful career paths.”
The Foundation initially adopted the entire second grade class (97 Dreamers) at the Charles R. Drew School in Liberty City. Out of the 95 Dreamers who reached the 12th grade, an impressive 83 of them graduated on time, and 54 graduated from college. In August 2007, the “I Have a Dream” Foundation adopted a new class of Dreamers at Hibiscus Elementary School in Miami, known as the class of 2020. Among the 107 Dreamers, 96 graduated on time, with five graduated in 2021. As a result, 86 Dreamers are now enrolled in post-secondary education. While only 50% of students in low-income communities are expected to complete high school, and only one out of seven will graduate from college, our Dreamers have gone on to become teachers, social workers, secretaries, scholar-athletes, lawyers, and more.
The “I Have a Dream” Foundation Miami Chapter is currently supporting 55 Dreamers, who will become the graduating class of 2032. These young children will be afforded the same opportunities as the classes of 2005 and 2020.
For information on sponsorship packages, tickets to the “I Have a Dream” Foundation Miami Gala or becoming a supporter, please contact Stephanie Trump at stephanie@trumpgroup.com, call 305.937.7834 or visit dreammiami.org. Individual tickets start at $500 and $1000 for couples; tables begin at $7,500 and accommodate eight guests. To reserve a table, please visit dreammiami.org.
About Acqualina Resort & Residences
Acqualina Resort & Residences is where the charm of a Mediterranean villa meets elegance on the beach. The lush grounds feature red couches set on grass and are dotted with signature red umbrellas. A seaside luxury haven located on 4.5 beachfront acres in pristine Sunny Isles Beach, Acqualina Resort features 98 impeccably appointed guest rooms and suites and 188 residences with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, world-class dining including Il Mulino New York, the alfresco Costa Grill, Ke-uH Japanese restaurant and Avra Miami, three oceanfront swimming pools, spacious meeting rooms, and AcquaMarine, an innovative marine biology-based children’s program. A variety of lavish interior and exterior venues provide an ideal background for opulent weddings and memorable events. Acqualina Spa provides guests with an exquisite 20,000-square-foot, two-story tranquil sanctuary of excellence and relaxation. A family-owned and operated property, Acqualina is a recipient of the coveted Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Awards for both the hotel and spa and the AAA Five Diamond Award and a member of The Leading Hotels of the World.
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