August 22, 1996
6:30 pm
Huntsman Arena
University of Utah Campus
Master of Ceremonies: Hank Rosenzweig
Parade of Athletes
Presentation of Colors - University of Utah ROTC
NKF Chairman - Wendy Brown, MD
Utah Organizing Committee President - Alan Hillerson
National Spokesperson - Larry Hagman
NKF President - Alan Hull, M.D.
Mickey Mantle Foundation - Danny Mantle
Transplant Community - Walter Graham
Primary Sponsor - Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Recipient Representative - Aron Eisenberg
Click here to hear Aron's enthusiastic comments.
Donor Family Representative - Brenda and Wayne Ashton
Tribute to Donor Families
Benediction - Skip Weisenbaker
Greetings from Honorary Games Spokesperson - Carl Lewis
Athletes' Oath - Kyle Aiuto & Sam Shapiro
Torch Lighting - Maureen Olivero & Larry Hagman
Recessional
The Ceremony was followed by a party outdoors, complete with a live band, dinner, and much mingling and socializing.
Click here to hear Mr. Hagman's speech in Real
Audio (If you don't have the Real Audio player, you can get it free at
http://www.realaudio.com.)
Last modified:
11 May 2000