The 'Kel Strong' Mabatah
Foundation
Found on resilience, perseverance, and hope.
Our Story
The ‘Kel Strong’ Mabatah Foundation was founded through Kel Mabatah’s miraculous recovery journey after surviving a severe traumatic brain injury that doctors believed would leave him unable to walk, talk, or live independently again. Through determination, rehabilitation, and support, Kel was able to rebuild his life, inspiring the creation of a foundation dedicated to helping others facing similar challenges during recovery.
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As a traumatic brain injury survivor himself, Kel understands the emotional, physical, and financial hardships that often come with recovery. Many individuals impacted by traumatic brain injuries face limited insurance coverage for therapy and treatment, leaving families struggling to access the care and resources they need. The foundation was created to help bridge that gap by providing financial assistance, scholarships, advocacy, and support to individuals and families impacted by traumatic brain injuries.
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Today, The ‘Kel Strong’ Mabatah Foundation continues to create hope and opportunities for individuals impacted by traumatic brain injuries on their road to recovery. Through community support and outreach, the foundation aims to remind them and their families that they are not alone while helping them access the tools, care, and encouragement needed to move forward with strength and confidence.
About ' Kel Strong' Mabatah
After surviving a brutal attack in 2014 that left him with a severe traumatic brain injury, being paralyzed on his entire right side, and years of rehabilitation, Kel Mabatah turned his recovery journey into a mission to help others. Despite doctors believing he will never walk, talk, or be independent again, Kel fought to regain his ability to walk, speak, and live independently again. In 2020, he founded The ‘Kel Strong’ Mabatah Foundation to support individuals impacted by traumatic brain injuries and their families through rehab scholarships, advocacy, and recovery assistance. Since then, the foundation has raised over $350,000 to help individuals access the care, support, and hope they need throughout their recovery journeys.
Our Mission
The ‘Kel Strong’ Mabatah Foundation’s mission is to help create a better future for individuals and families impacted by traumatic brain injuries by providing financial support for treatment and services on their journey to recovery. Through rehab scholarships, advocacy, and community support, we aim to ease the emotional and financial burdens that often come with the recovery journey. Our goal is to empower those individuals with hope, encouragement, and access to the resources they need to continue rebuilding their lives with strength and confidence.