Children are the stars of our communities; let's take this wonderful opportunity to celebrate our amazing stars and illuminate their path to brighter futures! 

Join us for our Annual Starlit Gala, an enchanting and formal fundraising event dedicated to illuminating the path to brighter futures for children. Taking place at the luxurious Midland Hotel, (formerly known as the W Hotel - City Center) in downtown Chicago on Saturday, February 22nd at 6 PM, this magical evening promises to be unforgettable. 
The Midland Hotel (formerly the W Hotel City Center) is offering a discounted room rate for A Boy and His Dream gala guests.

We are excited to introduce our celebrity host Samantha Chatman, anchor and reporter at ABC 7 Chicago and co-host Dr. Tasha Green Cruzat, advocate children's rights and U.S. Navy Veteran.
Your presence and generosity can help us reach our goal of raising $300,000 to support underserved youth through our student scholarship programs in Chicago and our playground and education projects in Nigeria. Don't miss this chance to make a meaningful impact while experiencing an evening under the stars.

To date, A Boy and His Dream has helped support 65 Chicago students achieve their educational dreams and has gifted thousands of Nigerian children with playgrounds, meals, school supplies, stuffed animals and hygiene products.

Purchase your tickets today and be part of something truly special.

Tickets Available Here!

The evening will dazzle you with the following:

Cocktail Reception

Exquisite Seated Dinner

Silent Auction

Live Auction

Adopt a Star Opportunity to Honor a Child

Live Entertainment & Guest Appearances

and More!

Live entertainment by: 

The Yohan Experience

Ivanna Melay

Thank you to all our incredible sponsors for making Starlit Gala happen!

C.B. Kuzlik
Carlson Bier
Andre Reynolds

Housecalls Done Wright

Sunny Biggy Fitness

All our Anonymous Donors

Obulu Coffee

Joel Rosenbacher

Stinar Gould Grieco & Hensley
The Allen and Ellen M Blessman Family Foundation
The Stephen and Patricia Blessman Family Fund

A BOY AND HIS DREAM is a volunteer-based 501(c)(3). All the funds raised go back to the underserved youth we support. 🙏

For the underserved youth in Chicago, we offer a scholarship program where we provide scholarship money for their college education, professional networking, and direct 1:1 mentorship.

For the underserved youth in Nigeria, we build playgrounds, provide educational sessions, and deliver meals, school supplies, and toys.

Questions? Email alexandria@aboyandhisdream.org