Category: Arab American Culture
The Abbas Family Red Wagon Fund was established to honor the memory and legacy of Dr. Rima Abbas, her husband Issam Abbas, and their three children—Ali, Isabella, and Giselle—who were tragically killed when a drunk driver struck their vehicle in the early morning hours of January 6, 2019.
Created by Dr. Rima’s sister, Rana Abbas Taylor, and her husband, Tom Taylor, the fund upholds the values the Abbas family cherished: empowerment, equity, and healing. Since 2019, it has granted nearly $100,000 to a range of impactful causes.
The fund also supports two scholarships that carry forward the Abbas family’s legacy:
• The Issam and Dr. Rima Abbas Endowed Scholarship, supporting students at Fordson High School in Dearborn, Michigan.
• The Ali, Isabella, and Giselle Abbas Legacy Scholarship, supporting students at Northville High School in Norville, Michigan.
Keep reading to meet this year’s scholarship recipients!
