Based on the eclectic group of entertainers it’s no surprise that this year’s Andre Agassi Grand Slam for Children gifts featured diversity.
The backstage performer gift lounge offerings were as individual as the event entertainers. Sheryl Crow, The Killers, Ray Romano, David Spade, and Rod Stewart were expected to be present, and gifts needed to have both variety and personality to match the exciting lineup.
Distinctive Assets, nine-year producers of celebrity swag and talent lounges for awards shows such as the Grammy® Awards, Latin Grammy®s and Kids’ Choice Awards, created gift selections for the evening’s talented performers.
Held October 11, 2008, at the Wynn Las Vegas, the 13thAnnual Grand Slam for Children, presented by Genworth Financial, benefited the Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation (AACF).
The AACF was founded in 1994 by former tennis pro Andre Agassi to help improve the quality of life for at-risk children through its support of educational programs.
With its mission to enhance character, career possibilities and self-esteem for under-served youth, Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation (www.agassifoundation.org) has touched more than 180,000 children’s lives, supported more than 20 organizations, and raised over $70 million since its inception. It brings about change by engaging in practice, policy and partnerships that provide quality education and enrichment opportunities.
AACF’s Grand Slam for Children, the largest entertainment evening of the year in Las Vegas, attracts quality performers to heat up its annual fundraising event. In appreciation of their talent and time, entertainers are treated to unique gifts in the performers’ lounge from companies such as Bandai America, Scratchpad Secretaries, Gamila Secret, Refreshing Ideas, Thirsty Towels & Bathrobes, GUNNAR Optiks, Belson Pro, Tyler Candle Company, Gridlock Denim, Golfjunkie International, Big Feet Pajamas, Upseedaisees, and Desert Rose Trading.
In addition, performers are given gift baskets which include items from favorite companies such as Ballmania, ROJETI, Heelarious, Mederma for Kids, Traveling Bearâ„¢, Organic Sports, Kid Fuel, Oxyfresh, La Costa Resort, Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa and many others.
The evening’s gifts were specially selected and arranged by Distinctive Assets, producers of lavish gift collections and talent lounges for awards shows such as the Grammy® Awards, the Latin Grammy®s, the Academy of Country Music Awards, TV Land Awards, and Kids’ Choice Awards, among others. Distinctive Assets is also known for public relations, production integration and branding, celebrity placement, as well as corporate and personal gifting.
The gift suite was designed by J. Gatsby/Pacific Events, whose clients include The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Chinese Laundry, Caesars Palace, Intel, the GRAMMYs and many more. J. Gatsby manages and oversees events such as movie premieres, celebrity birthday bashes, corporate retreats and product launches, and has developed a solid reputation as a completely outsourced event management service.
