From NFL stars to the top NBA players, to tennis sensations and MMA champions, the ESPY awards celebrate the best of the best in the sports world. This year’s top athletes toasted to the 2016 ESPY Awards at a plethora of exciting soirees, but the one celebration all stars wanted to go to was the 2016 Pre-ESPY Lounge, presented by title sponsor Cooper Tires & GBK. Held at the Line hotel in Los Angeles, the lounge was a posh space for stars like NFL sensation Odell Beckham Jr., bowling champion Jason Belmonte, and pro snowboarder Chloe Kim to mingle with top lifestyle brands and celebrate the 2016 ESPY Awards.
While enjoying beats by DJ GoodBoy, delectable tacos by Jaliscos Mobile Taco grill, and premium spirits by Voo Vodka, the 2016 Pre-ESPY gift lounge attendees were pampered with many remarkable gifts. First off, all of the stars were treated to a set of new Cooper Tires (including the high performance Zeon RS3-G1 Tires), as well as a tire care kit. The stars also received Segway miniPRO’s hands-free, Self-Balancing Personal Transporter, luxe leather scrapbooks fit for royalty by BESTofLEGACY, gorgeous handmade gemstone jewelry by BOPULENT Jewelry, and LA Solar Group’s solar-powered portable cellphone chargers.
Other top lifestyle gifts were official licensed custom jackets of the NBA and more from JH Design Group, chic handcrafted lifestyle bags by JLEW Bags, specialized dog training sessions with LA’s Dog Trainer, and Nulo Pet Food’s natural premium dog and cat food.
The gifting suite also offered a wondrous array of health & wellness gifts to help the star athletes relax and recuperate between games. The sports stars received a 3-night stay at the 4-star Bay Gardens Beach Resort and Spa, as well as lightweight Dumbo Lounge Sacks that inflate with no air pump. Dr. Liza of the[fix] chiropractic + massage also performed 5-minute neck & shoulder fixes in the lounge and gifted her signature tanks and pain relief aromatherapy balm (perfect for post-game relaxation). The stars also loved The Good Chiropractor’s pain relief package that included a full series of Motion study digital X-rays and five chiropractic treatments with Master Chiropractor Dr. KenGee Ehrlich.
The Pre-ESPY lounge also had an array of gifts to help the star athletes practice and perform to the best of their ability. Stars loved Maebane’s handmade unisex garments and ProTrending’s SoundStitch machine-washable headphones featuring patented sewn-in HB3 Technology™. Everyone also raved about the comfortable headphones by RunPhones and Zumer Sport’s unique and trendy backpacks and duffel bags made from actual sport ball materials like baseball leather and tennis ball felt. The star athletes were also excited to receive 25% off Fortified LASIK eye surgery from Boxer Wachler Vision Institute, as they need perfect eyesight both on and off the court.
The 2016 GBK & Cooper Tires Pre-ESPY Lounge also gave the sports professionals the opportunity to get involved with several important charities and causes. Guests got to learn about Animal Wellness Foundation, which acts globally to rescue dogs from the Asian meat trade and breeding mills in Mexico. The foundation also rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes dogs and cats from Los Angeles streets and shelters. Another great charity in attendance was LA Clipper Foundation, which exists to foster and support community outreach programs with a focus on improving the lives of children in the Los Angeles area.
A private celebrity poker tournament took place after the lounge to raise thousands of dollars for these causes. The star participants at the final poker table included Dule Hill, Kelly Dowdle, Roger Cross, and winner Torrei Hart. Celebrity athletes like Gus Kenworthy (Best Action Sports Athlete Nominee), Prince Amukamara (Cornerback, Jacksonville Jags), Rashad Jennings (Running Back, NY Giants), and Joe Berenyi (Best Male Athlete with a Disability Nominee) also attended the lounge.
All of the star guests and company sponsors had a wonderful time at the 2016 GBK & Cooper Tires Pre-ESPY Lounge. Top athletes had the opportunity to learn about exciting new lifestyle brands and important causes to support. All of the gifting companies were also able to get valuable celebrity testimonials and images to use in future public relations and marketing efforts. If you want to connect your startup to the prestige of the ESPY Awards, definitely sponsor GBK’s 2017 Pre-ESPY Celebrity Lounge. It is the perfect space to mingle with the top athletes of our time and generate massive awareness for your brand.
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