The success of our youth is helping them to B STRONG!

The B STRONG Mission

Dedicated to improving the health and educational development of the youth in El Paso.

What We Do

Over $3,000,000 has been returned to the El Paso community through in-kind and monetary donations to schools, teams and organizations since our start in 2007. We work with the community to give back through projects like:

In addition to these year-round projects, the Foundation distributes funding through grants to schools, athletic teams (school teams and other youth sport clubs), and other organizations and awards scholarships to graduating seniors attending UTEP through the Braden Aboud Memorial UTEP Scholarship.

Who We Are

Since 2007, the foundation has been 100% volunteer-ran, with a board of volunteers at the heart of this organization. Each member represents a cross section of professionals and community leaders, and each brings their expertise to drive the various annual projects of the Foundation.

“A life is not important except for the impact it has on other lives”
-Jackie Robinson

IN HONOR OF 'B'

Braden Aboud lived his life by this famous quote with humility and compassion. The Braden Aboud Memorial Foundation was founded in 2007 in honor and commemoration of his fourteen years of life. Braden was a champion for the less fortunate, and defined what it means to live to give.

The B Warm Blanket Drive was a vision Braden had to help his community and the less fortunate. He had a desire of urgency to help those that fell short of life’s basic necessities. The blanket drive reflects the spirit of warmth Braden felt for those in need and unable to help themselves.

All our programs and events are designed to keep the spirit of giving and compassion that Braden so graciously helped us all understand during his time with us.

B's Legacy