Mike Repole | Sarah Andrew photo
BodyArmor and its founder, Mike Repole, will donate $24 million to the Mamba and Mambacita Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to making a positive impact on athletes and underserved boys and girls. serve in sports, the company announced Tuesday. This is the largest donation the foundation has ever received. This news was first reported by Front Office Sports.
Repole is a co-owner of Mo Donegal (Uncle Mo), the fourth bronze pick 10-1 in the morning line for the GI Kentucky Derby on Saturday.
The Mamba and Mambacita Fund was established in memory of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, who were killed in a helicopter crash in 2020. Bryant was one of the early investors in BodyArmor, acquiring 10 % company for $6 million in 2014, according to Office Sports.
In addition to making a financial donation, they will also donate eight refurbished basketball courts and refurbished youth health facilities to the foundation.
DISCLAIMER: BodyArmor and Founder Mike Repole have just announced a $24 million grant to the Mamba and Mambacita Foundation.
This is the largest donation the foundation has ever received. pic.twitter.com/Qq1QzZix1i
– Sports Front Office (@FOS) May 3, 2022
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