Kobe Bryant's Wife Vanessa Announces His Charity Is Being Renamed To Honor Gianna

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As Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa mourns the death of her husband and 13-year-old daughter, she somehow found the inspiration to change the name of his charitable foundation to honor her legacy, as well.

Vanessa announced the news in an Instagram post on Thursday.

"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," she wrote.

"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."

People in comments were inspired by her efforts.

"Even in the midst of your own heartache, your focus is still about others, Vanessa. We are with you and love you and your girls!" one said.

"Beautiful tribute. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you stay strong," another added.

"You're an inspiration to all of us. Thank you for staying strong during such a difficult time," a third wrote.

"Friggin Awesome! You have two of the most determined angels; nothing but Love & Light to You & Yours!" someone else commented.

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In her last Instagram post, she shared a video of Gianna playing basketball for the Mamba Academy team and wrote a heartbreaking update on how she's coping.

"I’ve been reluctant to put my feelings into words. My brain refuses to accept that both Kobe and Gigi are gone. I can’t process both at the same time. It’s like I’m trying to process Kobe being gone but my body refuses to accept my Gigi will never come back to me. It feels wrong. Why should I be able to wake up another day when my baby girl isn’t being able to have that opportunity?! I’m so mad. She had so much life to live," she wrote.

"Then I realize I need to be strong and be here for my 3 daughters. Mad I’m not with Kobe and Gigi but thankful I’m here with Natalia, Bianka and Capri. I know what I’m feeling is normal. It’s part of the grieving process. I just wanted to share in case there’s anyone out there that’s experienced a loss like this. God I wish they were here and this nightmare would be over. Praying for all of the victims of this horrible tragedy. Please continue to pray for all."