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Vanessa Bryant Marks Gigi’s 20th Birthday With $500,000 in Scholarships

The gift shows the family turning loss into direct help for young athletes in Southern California.

Overview

  • The Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation marked Gigi’s 20th birthday Friday by awarding 20 Gianna Bryant College Scholarships to student‑athletes in Los Angeles and Orange counties.
  • Each recipient received $24,802 for college costs, bringing the total to $500,000.
  • The foundation said the scholarship amount pays tribute to Kobe and Gigi’s jersey numbers.
  • A video announced the awards with surprise presentations at the Kobe and Gigi Bryant Dream Court in Anaheim, where students received gear and shared thanks.
  • Vanessa Bryant’s Instagram tribute drew support from family and celebrities, and the program builds on settlement funds she donated to the foundation after the county crash‑photo case.