A Future in Color
2026 Askêsis Foundation Gala

One Legacy, Many Futures.

Join the Askêsis Foundation for A Future in Color, our 20-Year Reunion | 2026 Soirée Gala and flagship benefit evening in Miami.

This gathering brings together alumni, families, friends, sponsors, artists, civic leaders, and members of the Caribbean diaspora to celebrate legacy, service, and the future we are building together.

The Askêsis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity building a high-impact leadership pipeline rooted in Caribbean heritage and global excellence. Founded by alumni of the Saint-Louis de Gonzague Class of 2006, Askêsis develops the next generation of ethical, service-minded leaders through scholarships, mentorship, wellbeing initiatives, civic partnerships, and long-range institution-building.

Our long-term vision is bold: to build a world-class Askêsis Leadership Academy in Haiti.

The Weekend

Friday, August 7, 2026
Meet & Greet Reception (reserved for SLG Alumni)
A happy-hour gathering with music, community, memorabilia, and reconnection.

Saturday, August 8, 2026
A Future in Color | The 2026 Soirée Gala
An elegant benefit evening featuring remembrance, awards and recognition, an art expo, live painting, auction, guest speakers, and a musical performance.

Doors & reception begin at 6:00 PM. Formal Gala program begins at 7:00 PM.

Sunday, August 9, 2026
Askêsis Community Day
A family-friendly closeout with brunch BBQ, sports, games, and community-building.

What Your Gift Supports

Your contribution helps advance the Foundation’s three leadership tracks:

Individual Advancement
Scholarships, mentorship, fellowships, and leadership formation for emerging leaders.

Health & Family Support
Wellbeing, family stability, and community health initiatives that strengthen the foundations of leadership.

Community & Institutional Impact
Civic partnerships, institution-building, and lasting investment across Haiti and the diaspora.

The Askêsis Leadership Academy
A long-range vision for a world-class leadership institution in Haiti.

Ways to Participate

Register to Attend
Reserve your place for the gala weekend and help us plan seating, check-in, and guest experience.

Become a Sponsor
Corporate, family, and individual sponsors may support the evening electronically through this page. Sponsorship gifts help underwrite the gala and expand the Foundation’s impact.

Donate to a Program
Choose the program area that speaks to you most: scholarships, family support, community impact, or the Leadership Academy.

Join the Auction from Anywhere
Guests and supporters who cannot attend in person may still participate in the auction online. Register as a bidder, browse auction items, and support the mission from home.

Featured Evening Voices

The 2026 Soirée Gala will feature voices of legacy, history, enterprise, and Caribbean possibility, including Philippe Bayard, Founder and Chairman of Sunrise Airways and Michel Soukar, historian, writer, and journalist.

Dress Code

Meet & Greet: Business Casual

Gala: Black Tie | Formal attire, in the spirit of color

Community Day: Casual | Sports attire

Tax Information

Askêsis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity. EIN: 33-3238915.
Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. For sponsorships, tickets, and auction purchases, the deductible amount may be reduced by the fair market value of goods or services received.

Thank you for helping us build one legacy, and many futures.

A Future in Color

2026 Askêsis Foundation Gala | 20-Year Reunion