Join thousands of Canberrans for the 2012 DonateLife Walk on Wednesday 22 February, and show your support for organ and tissue donation.
This year there will be two simultaneous walks, the regular walk around the lake across Kings and Commonwealth Avenue bridges and a shorter walk option through Commonwealth Park. Everyone will gather at 6.45am and both walks will kick off at 7am sharp from the same start at Regatta Point. The bridge-to-bridge circuit around Lake Burley Griffin takes about 45 minutes to an hour and the new shorter walk going through Commonwealth Park takes about 20 to 25 minutes.
Both walks finish at Regatta Point with a free healthy breakfast. You can walk or jog at your own pace, and pets, children and friends are very welcome.
The walk is supported by everyone from politicians and business leaders to sporting personalities, large numbers of school and university students as well as community groups. If you’d like to help raise awareness about organ and tissue donation and support those waiting for a life-saving transplant, register now.
The walk is sponsored by:
You can participate as an individual, or you can arrange a team of friends or workmates together and walk for the cause. You can take part on the day without registering, but by signing up online you’ll receive information and resources to help you spread the word about organ and tissue donation in your own communities.
Participating in the 2012 DonateLife Walk is a great way to show your support. DonateLife Week is the best time to ask and know your loved ones’ wishes about organ and tissue donation.
Register for the walk
Register for Organ Donation
Are you registered on the Australian Organ Donor Register? Unless you’ve got one of these blue cards, you’re not registered. Click here to register on line or call 1800 777 203.
Terry ConnollyJustice Terry Connolly died suddenly in the early morning of 25 September 2007 on Red Hill, having cycled to the top as part of his exercise routine. He was a Supreme Court Judge since 2003, and Master since 1996. Terry was the Member for Molonglo in 1990-1995 and served as the ACT Attorney-General and Minister in various portfolios, including Health. He and his family have lived in Canberra for many years and he was a popular Canberran. More importantly, Terry was a husband, father, son and, following his death, a tissue donor. Terry’s wife, Dr Helen Watchirs, says that she and Terry had discussed their wishes in relation to organ donation. This meant that at the dreadful time of death, she was clear on his wishes. Terry’s donation to the improvement of other lives has given Helen and his daughters a sense of contribution, and has helped make up for a life cut short. |
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