GBK & Sydenham Host Star-Studded Pre-ESPY Longevity Talent Lounge at Sydenham Clinic in Beverly Hills

The World's Top Athletes Received This Year's Hottest Gifts and Trips in Celebration on the Eve of One of the Biggest Nights in Sports

LOS ANGELES, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, July 15th, GBK and Sydenham hosted their exclusive Longevity Lounge at the Sydenham Clinic in Beverly Hills, bringing together top athletes, celebrities, and influencers for a day of celebration, wellness, and premium gifting ahead of the ESPY™ Awards. Guests enjoyed B-12 shots and IV infusions while learning about Sydenham Clinic's personalized concierge medical services. Better U was also on-site, showcasing innovative telehealth treatments including ketamine therapy. Attendees received standout gifts from Meta H2O, a leader in water purification; Black Eden 1912 Bourbon, honoring the legacy of Idlewild's African American community; and Rodeo de las Aguas, a celebrated ultra-premium tequila, with numerous gold medals of their own.

This star-studded event hosted some of the biggest names in the sporting world including ESPY nominees from the LA Dodgers (Best Baseball Team) Hyeseong Kim and Ben Casparius, 2 time nominee Ezra Frech, and additional nominees Noah Elliott, and Azzi Fudd. Past ESPY winners also attended such as Madison Chase and Jessica Long, and past nominee Samantha Bosco. Other talent included: Super Bowl champion Braden Mann of the Eagles along with NFL legends Keelan Doss, Junior Colson, Jonathan Owens, and Ronnie Stanley, along with baseball star Logan O'Hoppe. Olympian and Paralympian medal winners in attendance included Nick Itkin, Jamal Hill, Isaac Jean Paul, Mallory Weggmann, Courtney Ryan, Josie Aslakson, Christie Raleigh Crossley, and Fred Kerley. Several WNBA stars also attended the lounge, including Hall of Famer Cheryl Miller, Sparks players Sania Feagin and Emma Cannon, and Angel McCoughtry, along with NBA legend Byron Scott. Other fun guests included Anna Leigh Waters, the world's number one ranked pickleball champion, as well as Austin Shepard and Jayden Ashley from the hit series Love Island, among many others.

Sports stars and invited guests at this week's Pre-ESPY Awards Lounge were treated to an impressive array of gifts, including 5th Wheel scooters and e-bikes from INVANTI, wellness offerings like genetic testing from Nucleus, and handcrafted meals, smoothies, and wellness products from RightMealz. Luxury travel experiences included a trip to Fiji from Raiwasa Villas, a three-day spiritual retreat at Siddhayatan in Texas presented by the nonprofit docuseries BALANCE, and an island escape to Turks and Caicos from Sailrock Resort. Home goods featured The Sleep Spa by Hästens, a Swedish luxury bedmaker founded in 1852, and Evercool cooling sheets and comforters from REST. Guests also received lifestyle fashion accessories from Loungefly that combines fandom & style, modern footwear from UOVO, luxury eyewear from Sama Eyewear, and guests connected with Joy A. Booker-Thornton, CEO of C2 Productions (Creating.The.Way.Out), who was on-site showcasing her concept developmental production company. Unique experiences included Pepper Pong, a portable hybrid of pickleball and ping pong, and ghostwriting services from Action Takers Publishing to help attendees share their personal stories.

The lounge also featured food and $1,000 gift cards from Ike's Love and Sandwiches, as well as Like Air Puffs and David Protein Bars to snack on. Music was curated by Adam Gomez of ADM Entertainment and the talent and press were secured by Mosaic PR.

In keeping with GBK's strong tradition of giving back, several nonprofit organizations were present at the lounge to educate guests and raise awareness for their causes. These included the Luskin Orthopedic Institute for Children, which provides expert pediatric orthopedic care regardless of financial need; the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, the largest independent nonprofit drug education program globally; and Food on Foot, a nonprofit dedicated to offering meals, clothing, life skills training, employment, and housing support to low-income residents of Los Angeles. Philanthropy remains a core value for GBK Brand Bar CEO, Gavin Keilly, who has helped raise over $10 million for various charities through his lounges.

GBK Brand Bar is a luxury lifestyle gifting and special events company specializing in entertainment marketing integration. Founded in 2002 by Gavin Keilly, GBK is widely recognized in the entertainment industry for adding a distinctive touch to the luxury lounge experience. The company offers clients a full range of marketing services tailored to elevate brand presence and engagement. For more information about Gavin Keilly or GBK please visit www.gbkbrandbar.com.

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