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Twenty-five years ago, our world was forever changed. As we reflect on September 11, 2001, we pause in solemn remembrance of the lives lost and the selfless courage displayed by first responders and everyday citizens.
In the wake of unimaginable tragedy, we witnessed the deepest expressions of faith, unity, and human compassion. It remains an enduring reminder that even in the darkest moments, our capacity for resilience and shared service remains unbroken.
Today, we honor their memory through a renewed commitment to the core values that sustain us: community, human dignity, and purposeful action.
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#September11 #NeverForget
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The Anthony R. Abraham Foundation was proud to sponsor a special summer camp intensive for children, culminating in a final showcase of contemporary dance and live music. The showcase took place on stage at the Knight Concert Hall inside the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami. Vice President Norma Jean Abraham and Foundation volunteers visited the camp to serve lunches and coordinate special treats for the young performers.
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#youthdevelopment #miamicharity #arshtcenter #EveryCelebrationMatters #anthonyrabrahamfoundation
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The Anthony R. Abraham Foundation is proud to support Cancer Link as it prepares for this year’s Celebrations in Pink Luncheon & Fashion Show on October 1st — a cause close to our Vice President, Norma Jean Abraham, who has long been involved with UM’s Cancer Link.
For nearly four decades, Cancer Link has brought our community together to support breast cancer research, education, early detection, and patient programs at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. This year promises to be the biggest yet.
Tickets and sponsorships are available now.
October 1st, 2026 | Jungle Island
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#CancerLink #CelebrationsInPink #SylvesterComprehensiveCancerCenter #MiamiCharity #AnthonyRAbrahamFoundation
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The Anthony R. Abraham Foundation is proud to support Miami Lighthouse Blind Soccer, which has received a new $250,000 grant from the FIFA Foundation’s World Football Remission Fund to expand its blind soccer training program.
The award will help grow a program that currently serves over 100 blind and visually impaired children and young adults, giving them regular access to a Paralympic sport designed specifically for athletes without sight. The investment is part of the build-up to the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America, channeling some of the tournament’s economic impact into inclusive, community-based sport.
Launched in 2025 as a one-year pilot funded by a Children’s Trust Innovation Grant, Miami Lighthouse developed what it describes as the first comprehensive U.S. blind soccer curriculum for children as young as one through early adulthood. Staff and local coaches have earned certification through the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes (USABA), positioning Miami as one of the country’s early hubs for grassroots blind soccer.
More than a sport, the program builds teamwork, confidence, and spatial awareness for children often excluded from traditional physical education.
Together, we prove it’s possible to see without sight!™
Read the article: ussoccerparent.com/fifa-foundation-funds-blind-soccer-miami/
Support the program: secure.miamilighthouse.org/Support-Blind-Soccer-at-Miami-Lighthouse.asp
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#MiamiLighthouse #BlindSoccer #Inclusivity #AnthonyRAbrahamFoundation #FIFAFoundation
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The Anthony R. Abraham Foundation is proud to support America Touched, America Seen, an exhibition presented by Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and the Coral Gables Museum, featuring artwork created by Miami Lighthouse program participants — individuals with visual impairment of all ages, from babies to seniors.
This patriotic-themed exhibition is a nod to America250, the national initiative marking our country’s 250th anniversary. At the World Sight Day gallery reception, the Miami Lighthouse Band and Miami Lighthouse United Voices Choir will perform live, celebrating the talent of Miami Lighthouse program participants.
Join us to witness the motto in action: Together, we prove it’s possible to see without sight!™
Exhibition Dates: September 17 – November 1, 2026
Location: Abraham Gallery inside the Coral Gables Museum
World Sight Day Reception: October 8, 2026, 5–7pm
Learn more: coralgablesmuseum.org/project/america-touched-america-seen
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Some commitments span generations. The Anthony R. Abraham Foundation’s connection to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is one of them. It began with our founder, Anthony R. Abraham—one of the last living founding members of St. Jude—and it continues today, guided by the same belief that no child should suffer alone, and no family should face a devastating diagnosis without hope and support.
St. Jude does not bill families for treatment, travel, housing, or food—because they believe that the only thing families should have to worry about is helping their child heal.
That mission deserves to live on. And at the Anthony R. Abraham Foundation, we are honored to be part of it. “Our connection to St. Jude is deeply rooted in a shared commitment to hope and healing—a legacy that began with my father and continues to guide our mission today.” — Thomas A. Abraham, Chairman, Anthony R. Abraham Foundation
#StJude #HopeAndHealing #ARAFoundation #LegacyOfGiving #PediatricCancer #NoBillForFamilies #FaithInAction
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Friendship is one of the most underrated forces for good in the world. The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is one of the most powerful reminders of that truth—bringing together people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities to walk, connect, and celebrate the friendships that change lives.
The Anthony R. Abraham Foundation has long supported Best Buddies and the extraordinary mission of its founder, Anthony Shriver. What began as a simple idea—that everyone deserves a friend—has grown into a global movement of inclusion, dignity, and belonging.
If you haven’t registered for a walk near you, there is still time. Find your walk at bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org and join a community that believes every person, regardless of ability, deserves to be seen, included, and celebrated.
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#BestBuddies #FriendshipWalk #Inclusion #ARAFoundation #IDD FriendshipChangesEverything CommunityImpact
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What does it look like when a child walks into a room designed to make them curious? It looks like discovery. It looks like confidence. It looks like a future being built—one idea at a time. The Anthony R. Abraham Foundation has been proud to serve as a sponsor for Innovation Spaces at public schools—from Jerry Thomas Elementary to George Washington Carver Middle School to Hollywood Central Preparatory K–8.
Each space is more than a room. It is a statement: that every child, in every community, deserves access to the tools, the technology, and the teachers that can help them reach their full potential. Because when we invest in a child’s curiosity today, we are investing in the solutions of tomorrow.
#InnovationInEducation #STEMEducation #FutureReady #ARAFoundation #CommunityImpact #PublicSchools #EveryChildMatters
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Congratulations to our Chairman, Thomas A. Abraham, who ran this year’s Sanlam Cape Town Marathon — now confirmed as Africa’s first-ever Abbott World Marathon Major, joining Tokyo, Boston, London, Sydney, Berlin, Chicago and New York.
Thomas ran on behalf of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the United States Paralympic blind soccer team — two causes close to the Foundation’s heart. We’re proud he was there for such a milestone in the sport.
#CapeTownMarathon #SanlamCapeTownMarathon #AbbottWMM #AfricasFirstMajor #StJude #BlindSoccer
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Who We Are
A legacy of charity
Thomas A. Abraham is a nationally recognized business entrepreneur and civic leader. He is the son of the late Genevieve and Anthony R. Abraham who was the last living member of the founding members of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, founded by Danny Thomas. Mr. Thomas A. Abraham’s father, Anthony R. Abraham, was the honorary consul of Lebanon in Miami for over three decades. He was a founding member of Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church on Coral Way in Miami. He received numerous awards and recognitions through the years including The Ellis Island Medal of Honor, the Syrian-Lebanese–American “Man of the Year”, and the National Order of the Cedar from the Lebanese Government.
THE VISION
EMBRACING THE HUMANITY IN OUR HEARTS
A life lived for others is a life worth living, so we may as well spend it on something that outlasts us. That is what Anthony and Genevieve Abraham envisioned as they set forth on their journey to grow the Anthony R. Abraham Foundation.
Seeing the Unseen
Why a soccer ball with bells inside is helping us live out a 50-year mission At the Anthony R. Abraham Foundation, we have always believed that a life lived for others is a life worth living. It is the conviction our founders, Anthony and Genevieve Abraham, built…
How it all began: the story of the foundation
Our story begins when Lebanese – American entrepreneur Anthony R. Abraham decided to give back after achieving great success as a business man.
A Safe Haven for Newborns
A Safe Haven for Newborns is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to saving the precious lives of newborns from infant abuse and abandonment, as well as assisting pregnant girls and women in crisis.