“I wish that I had someone like you when I was growing up. You’re such an amazing—not only just an amazing daughter, but an amazing friend.” In 2021, while speaking to Vogue, Vanessa Bryant gave a heartfelt answer about her bond with her eldest. Apart from contributing to society through the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation, Vanessa recently used another medium. And Natalia was in full support of her mother.

“Baby2Baby distributes critical items to children living in poverty including diapers, formula and clothing in all 50 states. The funds raised last night are so important because they allow @Baby2Baby to reach over one million children in need every year. ❤️ #Baby2BabyAngel ❤️,” the wife of Kobe Bryant, added a post on her Instagram about the Baby2Baby Gala, a fundraiser that provides help for children across the country.

For the beautiful cause, Natalia dropped a one-word comment, “Gorg❤️.” Also present at the event were Ayesha Curry, Serena Williams, Kelly Rowland, Jennifer Garner, Ciara, Heidi Klum, and Jasmine Tookes, among others. But the one who was constantly alongside her at the event was Jessica Alba. The 43-year-old even commented, “My favorite seat mate!!! 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽.” Other notable celebrities, too, commented as Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman wrote, “You never stop helping others. God bless u❤️.”

Lieberman, with her charity and alongside the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation, gave a fitting tribute to Kobe Bryant in Philadelphia. With a contribution from Vanessa Bryant, the Tustin Playground, where Kobe grew up in Philadelphia, honored the legendary Lakers player with a beautiful memorial.

More moments where Vanessa Bryant actively contributes to society

The 2024 Baby2Baby Gala, presented by Paul Mitchell, raised over $17 million. It helps provide basic essentials to children living in poverty across the country. In May this year, to celebrate what could have been an 18th birthday for Gianna, Nike and Vanessa Bryant launched a Kobe 8 Protro ‘Mambacita.’ Apart from that, 100 boys and girls were also given a chance to hoop.

Kids from the Boys and Girls Club of Whittier, LA Harbor, and West San Gabriel Valley were present. The post from Vanessa Bryant read, “Today, we brought together over 100 boys and girls from @bgcofwhittier, @wsgvbgc, @bgclaharbor to join us at the @lakers facility for a memorable @MambaMambacitaSports Skills Academy Basketball Camp to honor my Gigi’s 18th birthday. We are grateful to our dedicated partners @nikeLA, @uscwbb, and all the coaches who made the day extra special.”

Apart from this, last year, Vanessa Bryant announced six universities that participated in the ‘Mamba Program.’ The University of Connecticut, the University of Southern California, the University of Oregon, Duke University, Louisiana State University, and the University of Kentucky would wear Kobe Bryant and Gigi’s shoes as a tribute.

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With such ventures, Vanessa Bryant continues her philanthropic journey, with daughter Natalia being her number one support system.