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Vanessa Bryant Announces New Name For Kobe’s Charity

Placeholder Shilloutte User Image Nicole Barlage February 14th
CULVER CITY, CA - NOVEMBER 10: Vanessa Laine Bryant (L) and Kobe Bryant attend the 2018 Baby2Baby Gala Presented by Paul Mitchell at 3LABS on November 10, 2018 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for Baby2Baby)

Kobe Bryant’s charity has gotten a new name following last month’s helicopter crash that claimed the NBA superstar’s life along with his 13-year-old daughter.

Bryant’s widow, Vanessa, took to Instagram on Thursday with the announcement that the Mamba Sports Foundation will now include Gianna.

Because there is no #24 without #2, we have updated the Mamba Sports Foundation to now be called the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation. Our mission remains the same - and stronger than ever - to provide opportunities to young people through sports. Thank you all for the outpouring of support and your kind donations to date as we carry forth Kobe and Gigi's legacy.. We hope to empower young athletes in a world they left us all to help shape. #Mamba #Mambacita

605.1k Likes, 10.1k Comments - Vanessa Bryant ???? (@vanessabryant) on Instagram: "Because there is no #24 without #2, we have updated the Mamba Sports Foundation to now be called..."

“Because there is no #24 without #2, we have updated the Mamba Sports Foundation to now be called the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation,” she posted along with the new logo.
“Our mission remains the same – and stronger than ever – to provide opportunities to young people through sports,” Vanessa continued, thanking fans for their donations and support.