Make-A-Wish Foundation Says Kobe Bryant Granted Over 200 Requests In His Lifetime

Jan 30, 2020 by apost team

The late basketball star, Kobe Bryant, was reported to have granted over 200 Make-A-Wish requests during his time with Los Angeles Lakers. The legend is remembered to have said that spending meaningful time with young people facing some of the most difficult challenges in life was very special to him. 

In a video interview with Time Warner Sportsnet in 2016, Kobe talks about how basketball was only his temporary love in his life. That the thing that motivates him the most is inspiring others. “Basketball is something that will come and eventually go, the beauty in that is trying to use that time to inspire others and provide some sort of escape for them,” he said. “I think that’s something that lives well beyond the game of basketball and is probably most important.”

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According to People, during his 20-year span with the L.A. Lakers, Bryant granted more than 200 Make-A-Wishes. Tragically, over the weekend, 41-year-old Bryant along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna died in a helicopter accident. 7 other people on board including the pilot did not survive the crash either.

In a statement to People, the Make-A-Wish Foundation said they were "devastated" to learn of Kobe and Gianna's passing. “Kobe granted more than 200 wishes, giving each child hope for a brighter future. Our heartfelt condolences to the Bryant family and all the families who lost a loved one.”

Bryant leaves behind his wife Vanessa, and their daughters Natalia, 17, Bianka, three and Capri who is just seven months old. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash site to find out what exactly caused Kobe Bryant's helicopter to crash. 

Jennifer Homendy, a member of the NTSB, said Bryant's helicopter did not have a terrain awareness and warning system, which provides the pilot with information about the terrain below. 

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