General Events & Activity Descriptions
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: Athletes, Donor Families, Living Donors, Families and Friends
5K Race for Organ &Tissue Donation Awareness
* Saturday, June 17 from 8:30 am to 10:00 am
Downtown Louisville
Walk, Jog or Run . . .Join us at your own pace, in the name of Organ & Tissue Donation at the 5K Race for Organ & Tissue Donation Awareness, a road race for transplant recipients, family members, friends, transplant professionals, living donors, donor families and the local community. Registration for the 5K Race can be added as an Upgrade to Games registration for an additional fee. The local community, including members of area road runners clubs, who wish to participate solely in the road race can download the application form or register online as of Monday, February 13, 2006.
Games Expo
Friday, June 16 from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm; Saturday, June 17 from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
Galt House
For the first two days, Games attendees can participate in fun and educational activities; visit with Games sponsors and exhibitors; and more.
Opening Ceremonies
Saturday, June 17 from 7:30 pm
Freedom Hall
The official opening of the Games! The athlete, living donor and donor family procession, lighting of the torch, tribute to donors and raising of the flag will be held at Freedom Hall. Come join us the entire transplant community, along with celebrity guests for this momentous celebration of “unbridled spirit”!
Athlete Village
Sunday, June 18 thru Tuesday, June 20 from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm
Galt House
Event Results and meet-and-greet boards will be available to participants at the air conditioned Athlete’s Village as well as lounge areas, meeting places and food concessions. The National Donor Family Quilt will also be exhibited here throughout the Games, which is one of the few times that all 29 panels of the quilt are displayed together. Take a breather and meet up with friends and family at the center of all the action!
Kids’ Time – sCiEnCe MaNiA!
* Sunday, June 18 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Louisville Science Center
Take a stroll with us down Main Street from the Galt House to the Louisville Science Center and explore the worlds of science, mathematics, and technology in a stimulating and engaging environment. An exclusive event, this excursion comprises an IMAX® film, Exhibits, Experiments, and Pocket Science & Discovery Boxes for all ages. In addition, children can participate in age appropriate science demonstrations and activities, such as “Stuffie”, “Follow that Drop” and “Start Your Engines”! With 40,000 square feet of fun and interactive exhibits, the Science Center has something to offer for everyone. Come and discover the world around you! For a full description of the science demonstrations, click here (PDF 59KB). Please note that children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Donor Recognition Ceremony
Sunday, June 18 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
LouisvillePalace
All Games participants are invited to attend the Ceremony and will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Donor Recognition Ceremony is a special tribute to our loved ones who donated organs or tissues at the time of death. The Ceremony will feature a video tribute to donors, music and readings to honor donors and their families, and reflections from transplant recipients whose lives were changed dramatically from the precious gift of donation. All Games participants are encouraged to come and honor donor families at this ceremony. Please note that there will be a separate recognition event to honor living donors.
Coffee House
Sunday, June 18 from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Galt House
Enjoy a cup of coffee at this open mic forum for donor families, living donors, recipients and transplant professionals. Participants can share their experiences through stories, personal thoughts, poems, songs, or other creative ways.
Social Lounge
Sunday, June 18 from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm and Monday, June 19 from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
4 th Street Live!
The "Games After Dark" offers refreshments and nightly entertainment in the heart of downtown Louisville. Join others to relax, mingle with other Games participants, recount the day, sing karaoke, and make new friends. Have fun and enjoy a taste of Kentucky!
Living Donor Recognition Event Monday, June 19 from 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Galt House
All are welcome to join us to recognize the generosity and spirit of our nation’s living donors. This inspiring program will include readings, music, and special tributes.
Quilt Pinning Ceremony
Monday, June 19 from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Galt House
Patches of Love: The National Donor Family Quilt commemorates the love and lives of those who have given the Gift of Life through organ and/or tissue donation. Since 1995, almost 1,800 families have created patches to remember and honor their loved ones.
During a special Quilt Pinning, National Donor Family Council (NDFC) volunteers will help families pin their own “Patches of Love” to the newest Quilt panel. As they pin the commemorative patches, family members can share a few words about their loved ones through a story, memory or poem. If you choose to share something, you may find it helpful to write something ahead of time so that you or an NDFC volunteer can share it with participants.
Kids’ Time – Grand Slam Golf Experience! * Tuesday, June 20 from 9:00 am to noon
Shawnee Golf Course
Spawned by a kid named Tiger Woods, golf is now one of the most popular new youth sports in the United States. Junior golf's popularity continues to rise in leaps and bounds …or, should we say, Tiger leaps and bounds! Learning the game as a youngster will make swinging a golf club as natural as walking. Experience the fun with other kids while learning the fundamentals, rules and etiquette of the game from the pros. All children ages 6-17 are welcome to participate in the golf clinic and will receive refreshments, a certificate of participation and a first swing book from the PGA geared towards beginner golfers. Please note that each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Closing Ceremonies & Closing Party * Tuesday, June 20 from 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm
Downtown
The official closing of the Games and traditional passing of the flag. The Jerry Cound Outstanding Athlete awards and other special awards will be given. Special celebration to follow at the Closing Party!
Donor-Recipient Golf Outing
* Wednesday, June 21 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
ShawneeGolf Course
FORE! Join transplant recipients, living donors, donor families, transplant professionals and friends- the Donor-Recipient Golf Outing is open to everyone! Prizes for Best Ball, Longest Drive and more will be awarded. Additional registration and fee are required; includes green fees, golf cart and lunch. Registration for the Golf Outing will be available on the Web at www.transplantgames.org.
*Additional Upgrade fees are required for the Closing Party, Kids’ Time, 5K Race for Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness (excluding Games athletes), and Donor-Recipient Golf Outing.
