Pre-ESPY Longevity Lounge: Where Top Athletes Celebrate Wellness, Luxury, and Giving Back
- Bill Bakho
- Aug 12, 2025
- 3 min read
On the eve of one of the biggest nights in sports, the ESPY Awards, GBK and Sydenham Clinic came together to host the exclusive Longevity Lounge in Beverly Hills on Tuesday, July 15th. The event brought an impressive mix of the world’s top athletes, celebrities, and influencers for a day filled with wellness, celebration, and premium gifting.
Set inside the sleek Sydenham Clinic, guests enjoyed wellness treatments including B-12 shots and IV infusions while discovering the clinic’s personalized concierge medical services. Better U was on hand to introduce innovative telehealth treatments like ketamine therapy, underscoring the event’s focus on longevity and health.
The gifting suite was equally impressive. Attendees took home standout products from Meta H2O, a leader in water purification, and sipped on Black Eden 1912 Bourbon, a spirit paying homage to the historic African American community of Idlewild. The ultra-premium tequila Rodeo de las Aguas, with its collection of gold medals, also made a notable appearance.
The lounge attracted some of the biggest names in sports, including ESPY nominees from the LA Dodgers, Hyeseong Kim and Ben Casparius; two-time nominee Ezra Frech; and Azzi Fudd. Past winners Madison Chase and Jessica Long, and nominee Samantha Bosco, joined the lineup. The NFL was well represented with Super Bowl champion Braden Mann of the Eagles, legends like Keelan Doss, Junior Colson, Jonathan Owens, and Ronnie Stanley. Baseball star Logan O’Hoppe and a host of Olympians and Paralympians such as Nick Itkin, Jamal Hill, Isaac Jean Paul, and Fred Kerley were also present. The WNBA brought Hall of Famer Cheryl Miller, Sparks players Sania Feagin and Emma Cannon, plus Angel McCoughtry, while NBA legend Byron Scott added star power. Other notable guests included Anna Leigh Waters, the world’s top-ranked pickleball champion, and Love Island stars Austin Shepard and Jayden Ashley.
The gifting extended beyond beverages and wellness. Sports stars received cutting-edge 5th Wheel scooters and e-bikes from INVANTI, genetic testing from Nucleus, and handcrafted meals, smoothies, and wellness products from RightMealz. Luxury travel experiences included a Fiji getaway from Raiwasa Villas, a three-day spiritual retreat in Texas hosted by the nonprofit docuseries BALANCE, and island escapes to Turks and Caicos courtesy of Sailrock Resort.
For the home, guests took home offerings like the premium Sleep Spa by Hästens, Swedish luxury bedding, and cooling sheets and comforters from REST. Fashion and lifestyle were also covered with accessories from Loungefly, modern footwear from UOVO, and luxury eyewear from Sama Eyewear. Guests connected with Joy A. Booker-Thornton, CEO of C2 Productions, who showcased her production company’s concept development. Unique activities included Pepper Pong, a hybrid of pickleball and ping pong, plus ghostwriting services from Action Takers Publishing to help athletes share their personal stories.
The lounge kept energy high with delicious food and $1,000 gift cards from Ike’s Love and Sandwiches, snacks from Like Air Puffs and David Protein Bars, and music curated by Adam Gomez of ADM Entertainment. Talent and press were managed by Mosaic PR, ensuring a seamless experience.
Giving back remained at the heart of the event. Several nonprofits were present to raise awareness for important causes, including the Luskin Orthopedic Institute for Children, which provides expert pediatric orthopedic care regardless of financial means; the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, the largest independent nonprofit drug education program globally; and Food on Foot, dedicated to providing meals, clothing, life skills, employment, and housing support for low-income Los Angeles residents. Philanthropy is a core value for GBK Brand Bar CEO Gavin Keilly, who has helped raise over $10 million for charities through his events.
GBK Brand Bar, founded in 2002 by Gavin Keilly, is a leading luxury lifestyle gifting and special events company known for elevating the entertainment marketing experience. For more information, visit gbkbrandbar.com.
This Pre-ESPY Longevity Lounge proved to be much more than a gift-filled celebration; it was a gathering focused on health, wellness, and giving back, honoring the athletes who inspire us all.
By IG @BillBakho
