To love, honor, respect and empower the lives of the suffering, hopeless and forgotten. 
Our Chairman, Thomas A. Abraham, shares his reflections on his pilgrimage to meet Pope Francis.
“When I reflect upon the profound significance of having the opportunity to meet one of the 266 Popes who have served since the time of Christ, I am deeply humbled. Standing in the great halls of the Vatican, in the presence of Pope Francis, I realized that this moment was truly blessed—an encounter with a living representative of Jesus Christ. The Roman Catholic Church, founded upon the faith that God's Son died on the Cross so we may enter the Kingdom of Heaven, holds its core in this meeting of faith and spirit.
In preparing for my pilgrimage to meet the Pope, my heart turned to my beloved homeland of Lebanon. I reflected on his deep love for Lebanon and the pain of its current suffering. With the fifth anniversary of the August 4th, 2020 explosion in my mind, I felt called to offer a gift that would capture both his attention and compassion. I created a visual tribute, a mural, honoring the souls who perished that tragic day. Accompanying it, I presented him with a scarf bearing the images of the victims, inscribed with the words "Justice Shall Be Served." These offerings symbolized a prayer for healing and justice, and I asked Pope Francis to pray for Lebanon, urging him to consider a visit to the country to speak with its leaders.
I told him that his presence in Lebanon could bring hope, urging an end to senseless conflict and becoming the light that might guide the country toward peace. As I spoke, Pope Francis listened intently, gazing at the mural and scarf with a look of deep sorrow. It was clear that the suffering of Lebanon weighed heavily on his heart, a country where Christ himself performed many miracles.
To my deep gratitude, the following day, Pope Francis made a public statement in support of Lebanon and arranged a meeting with the victims of the Beirut blast. I felt blessed that I had been granted the opportunity to meet with him, donning a jacket adorned with images of the fallen from the Beirut port explosion. In that sacred moment, I was able to witness his heartfelt response to the cries of Lebanon, and for that, I am deeply grateful.”
Honored to share a special moment from our Chairman, Thomas A. Abraham, during his recent visit to Rome. While meeting with Pope Francis, Mr. Abraham had the unique honor of presenting His Holiness with a Christopher Columbus High School cap, adorned with the iconic "C." As an alumnus of one of the nation’s top Catholic all-boys schools, this gesture symbolized the deep pride and tradition that defines Christopher Columbus High School.
This unforgettable moment highlighted the connection between faith, tradition, and excellence—values we proudly support at the Anthony R. Abraham Foundation.
Christopher Columbus High School
We’re proud to share these special moments as our Chairman, Thomas A. Abraham, shares his Marathon Pour Tous medal with friends, family, and supporters. This medal represents not just his journey, but the collective effort of everyone who stood by him along the way.
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We’re excited to share a video capturing some memorable moments of our Chairman, Thomas A. Abraham, from his incredible experience at the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, as well as the Marathon Pour Tous!
As Sports Ambassador for USA Blind Soccer, Thomas dedicated this journey to raising awareness for the blind soccer community, highlighting the power of inclusivity in sports. His commitment to empowering athletes through the Anthony R. Abraham Foundation reflects our ongoing mission to support initiatives that make a lasting impact.
Watch the highlights from Paris 2024 and join us in celebrating the spirit of sportsmanship, inclusivity, and change.
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Happy to share this special moment when our Chairman, Thomas A. Abraham, received a blind soccer pin after crossing the finish line at the Marathon Pour Tous, in support of the USA Paralympic Blind Soccer Team and the Miami Lighthouse Blind Soccer Program.
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We’re proud to share that our Chairman, Thomas A. Abraham, crossed the finish line at the Marathon Pour Tous! As Sports Ambassador for USA Blind Soccer, every step was dedicated to supporting and empowering blind soccer athletes, continuing his efforts to shine a light on the blind soccer community and promote inclusivity in sports.
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The late Lebanese - American entrepreneur and philanthropist Anthony R. Abraham and his wife Genevieve devoted their lives to helping others through the Anthony R. Abraham Foundation that he founded in 1976. They believed that a life lived for others is a life worth living. And even though they both passed away, the foundation continues to help ease poverty, improve the quality of life for those in need, build sustainable communities, support medical research, and ensure excellence in education and medical care for children, through donations to various non-profit charities across the globe.
The Anthony R. Abraham Foundation is now lead by the founder’s son, Thomas G. Abraham, who is serving as Chairman of the board.
For more information about the foundation’s leadership.
Read MoreA 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.
