Demand for a new hoodie from the foundation established in honor of Kobe and Gigi Bryant was overwhelming.
The Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation, established in honor of the late basketball star Kobe Bryant (1978-2020) and his daughter Gigi Bryant (2006-2020), can celebrate.
A sweater released this week to celebrate the pair sold out in half an hour. To be more precise: it took less than 24 minutes until the black hoodie with the logo of the non-profit organization was no longer available.
February 24 – a special date
The day for the start of sales was not chosen by chance: 24.02 symbolizes the jersey numbers that Gigi and Kobe wore during their basketball careers. thanked Vanessa Bryant (39), widow of the athlete, with the words: “Special thanks for donating this merchandise to our foundation. Thanks to everyone who has supported us over the years. We are overwhelmed with gratitude. Our hoodie was in sold out in less than 24 minutes.” She also posted a black heart.
The hoodies were donated by the Champion company to support the launch of the Mamba & Mambacita Sport store. 100 percent of the proceeds go to the foundation, which works to ensure equal opportunities for disadvantaged boys and girls in sport.
Former basketball player and later Oscar winner Kobe Bryant died on January 26, 2020 in a crash of his private helicopter. Along with seven other people, his 14-year-old daughter Gianna, who also did not survive the crash, was on board.
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