TAKREEM America is honored to announce that Thomas Abraham, a distinguished board member and the first sports ambassador to the United States Olympic and Paralympic Blind Soccer Team, will participate in the Paris 2024 Marathon Pour Tous on August 10, 2024. Sponsored by Orange, Thomas’s participation highlights his unwavering dedication to sports and fitness. This milestone adds to his impressive ABBOTT collection of international marathons, including London, Berlin, Tokyo, New York, Chicago, Boston, and the Beirut Marathon. As a passionate advocate for inclusivity in sports, Thomas aims to raise funds for the Miami Lighthouse Blind Soccer Sports Program, benefiting visually impaired athletes and the USA Paralympic Blind Soccer Team. Donations will be used to purchase essential equipment and certifications, such as blind soccer balls, blinders, shoes, and soccer panels. Thomas Abraham is a renowned business entrepreneur and civic leader, inheriting a legacy from his parents, the late Genevieve and Anthony R. Abraham, founders of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. As President and Partner in multiple family office ventures, Abraham has a diverse business portfolio. Chairing the Anthony R. Abraham Foundation for 45 years, he has allocated millions to causes in Lebanon, from education and healthcare to cultural initiatives. Projects funded include the Genevieve Abraham School of Nursing, the Lebanese Hospital-Geitawi, and the Beirut Marathon. Beyond Lebanon, he founded Miami’s StarArt Foundation to support contemporary artists. Additionally, he established the Beirut Foundation-USA and the Help US Rise Initiative, further expanding his philanthropic impact. TAKREEM AMERICA has also honored the ANTHONY R. ABRAHAM FOUNDATION, chaired by Abraham, with a special distinction award in 2024.