Vanessa Bryant Renames Mamba Sportsbr Foundation to Honor Daughter Gianna Vanessa Bryant, wife of the latebr Kobe Bryant, recently announcedbr the renaming of his charity. Previously known as the Mamba Sportsbr Foundation, the charity will now be called thebr Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation. The name change is in honor of theirbr daughter, Gianna, who tragically died alongbr with Kobe and seven others on Jan. 26. Vanessa Bryant,br via Instagram Vanessa went on to say that thebr foundation’s “mission” to providebr opportunities to young athletesbr was “stronger than ever.” She also thanked everyone forbr the “outpouring of support,”br as they continue to carry forthbr Kobe and Gianna’s “legacy.