Anthony R. Abraham Foundation

“Today, the FIFA World Cup 2026 begins.

One game, uniting the world across every border and language.

But the real measure of football isn't who it celebrates — it's who it refuses to leave behind.

In blind soccer, players can't see the ball. They find it anyway — by sound, by trust, by instinct. They've taught me that to be unseen is never to be without worth.

So today I'm thinking of the overlooked: the unseen, the unheard, the unappreciated. This game has room for them. It has room for every human being on earth — and no one is beyond belonging.”

— Thomas A. Abraham
Chairman, Anthony R. Abraham Foundation
Sport Ambassador for USA Blind Soccer

On June 4th, Chairman Thomas A. Abraham and Vice President Norma Jean Abraham joined an exclusive evening at the Gary Nader Art Centre for the private launch of Love Always Wins — the new FIFA World Cup 2026 song written and produced by Emilio Estefan.

The gathering brought together FIFA President Gianni Infantino, cultural leaders, and members of Miami's arts and entertainment community for an evening that captured what makes this city unlike any other: the power to unite art, music, and sport under one roof.

With the FIFA World Cup 2026 just weeks away — hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico — Miami is ready. And love, as always, wins.

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, we want to leave you with the most important thing we know:

Healing is possible.

Not easy. Not linear. Not without setbacks or hard days or moments when it feels impossibly far away. But possible. Always possible.

People recover from depression. They rebuild after trauma. They find their way through grief, anxiety, addiction, and crisis—when they have the right support, the right community, and the belief that their life is worth fighting for.

At the Anthony R. Abraham Foundation, that belief is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in the dignity of every human being. We believe in the power of community to heal. And we believe that a world where everyone has access to mental health support is not a dream—it is a goal worth working toward every single day.

Thank you for walking through this month with us.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. Help is available. You are not alone.

Crisis support: 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline (USA)

The U.S. Surgeon General called it an epidemic. And the data backs it up.

More than half of American adults report measurable levels of loneliness. Chronic loneliness is as harmful to health as smoking 15 ci******es a day. And it is getting worse—not better.

We are more connected digitally than at any point in human history. And yet so many people feel profoundly, painfully alone.

At the Anthony R. Abraham Foundation, we believe that community is not a luxury. It is a lifeline. Every initiative we support—from inclusive sports programs to education investments to humanitarian partnerships—is, at its core, about connection. About belonging. About making sure that no one feels like they do not matter.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, reach out to someone who might be lonely. It costs nothing. And it might mean everything.

Congratulations to The Education Fund on more than 40 impactful years of uplifting the students and educators of Miami-Dade!

Our Vice President, Norma Jean Abraham, was honored to present 2026 Public School Alumni Achievement Awards to individuals recognized for their enduring belief in public education and their commitment to our public schools.

The evening also showcased the creativity of Miami-Dade students through a one-of-a-kind art auction—featuring recycled-art pieces created by middle and high school students alongside their art teachers—plus luxury items up for bid. Adding to the celebration, the district's culinary instructors and student teams served up an incredible spread.

The Anthony R. Abraham Foundation is proud to be among the sponsors of this event, and a longtime supporter of The Education Fund, helping ensure students across Miami-Dade have the opportunity to learn, create, and thrive.

The connection between physical movement and mental well-being is one of the most well-documented findings in modern science.

A walk. A run. A swim. A soccer ball rolling across a field.

These are not escapes from the challenges of mental health—they are tools for meeting them. Exercise reduces cortisol, increases serotonin, builds resilience, and—perhaps most importantly—gets us out of our own heads and into the present moment.

At the Anthony R. Abraham Foundation, we have long believed in the healing power of sport and movement—for athletes of every ability. Whether it is a blind soccer player finding freedom on a pitch, or a marathoner running for a cause larger than themselves, movement is medicine.

This May, step outside. Move your body. And notice what changes.

On this Memorial Day, we pause. We pause to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to this country—whose sacrifice made possible every freedom we hold, every opportunity we pursue, every community we build.

At the Anthony R. Abraham Foundation, service is our North Star. We are inspired daily by those who have given their most—not for recognition, not for reward—but because they believed in something greater than themselves. Today, we remember them. We thank their families. And we recommit ourselves to honoring their legacy through a life of purpose, compassion, and service to others.

Freedom is not free. May we never forget the price that was paid.

A vibrant Caribbean Night on the rooftop of THesis Hotel brought culture, community, and giving back together for a wonderful cause—celebrating a Big Brothers Big Sisters scholarship recipient. Thanks to the generosity of everyone in attendance, the night raised vital funds to support even more scholarships for young people in our community.

Our Vice President, Norma Jean Abraham—a longtime champion of Big Brothers Big Sisters where she served on the Women's Committee and was named a Miracle Maker—was glad to be part of an evening dedicated to opening doors of opportunity for the next generation.

We talk a lot about mental health awareness. But awareness without access is not enough.

The reality is this: in the United States, where you live, what you earn, and what you look like still determines whether you can access mental health care. Rural communities face provider shortages. Low-income families face cost barriers. Communities of color face both—compounded by generations of distrust in a system that has too often failed them.

Mental health equity is not a radical idea. It is a basic standard of a just society.

At the Anthony R. Abraham Foundation, we believe that our mission—to love, honor, respect, and empower the lives of the suffering, hopeless, and forgotten—applies here too. The mental health crisis is not colorblind. It is not classless. And the solutions cannot be either.

This month, we stand for access. For equity. For a system that meets every person where they are.

We spend more of our waking hours at work than almost anywhere else.

Which means the workplace is not separate from mental health—it is one of the most significant factors in it.

Burnout. Anxiety. Isolation. Lack of purpose. These are not personal failures. They are systemic conditions that thrive when organizations prioritize productivity over people.

The good news: workplaces can be part of the solution. When employers create cultures of psychological safety—where it is okay to struggle, to speak up, and to ask for support—everything changes. Productivity rises. Retention improves. Human beings flourish.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we challenge every organization to ask: what are we doing to protect the mental health of our people?

Because healthy teams start with healthy people.