Over 1800 Canberrans have taken part in this morning

Gift of Life (GoLi), the leading non-governmental body promoting organ donation in the ACT and surrounding districts of NSW, welcomes the record organ donation rates achieved in Australia as well as in the Australian Capital Territory in 2010.

DonateLife ACT recently attended the Stone Fest concert held at the University of Canberra. About 12,000 people attended the event and DonateLife ACT was able to talk with them about organ and tissue donation.

For the next six weeks Australians will find themselves being encouraged to discuss their wishes about organ and tissue donation with their family.

Chief Minister Jon Stanhope today reminded Canberrans of the importance of organ and tissue donation in saving lives.

Media Release from John Stanhope - Canberrans urged to discuss organ and tissue donation

A new survey shows Canberra residents are more likely to know their loved one's favourite drink or music preference than their wish to be an organ and tissue donor.

The DonateLife Family public awareness program aims to help people like Canberra mother of two, Liz Fowler, who was struck down by kidney failure and is desperately waiting for an organ or tissue transplant.