Babies Received Adorable Care Packages in Celebration of “Kobe Day.”
Families welcoming newborns at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center and UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital last weekend received a surprise gift from the Los Angeles Lakers in honor of Kobe Bryant’s birthday.
Infants born Aug. 23 and 24, dates tied to the late Lakers star’s jersey numbers, 8 and 24, were given purple-and-gold care packages. Each included a baby beanie, onesie, and a certificate celebrating their arrival with a tribute to Bryant.
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“Today just became even more special!” the certificate read. “The world has always celebrated Kobe Bryant on this day. Now, your growing family has even more of a reason to cherish today. Congratulations.”
The Lakers partnered with UCLA Health and the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation to deliver the gifts as part of “Kobe Day,” which honors the five-time NBA champion’s legacy on and off the court.
