Step 2: Learn more about LOF

Since 2018, the Live On Festival is driven by a powerful belief that people in Singapore can express insightful thoughts on organ donation, if given the opportunity to.

Click on the links below to discover the story behind LOF and the impact it has made. Watch a video in our Testimonials page to hear from our participants on what LOF means to them.

In any competition, you can just show off your writing skills on any topic but in this competition, it is a real topic that affects people.

— Emma Lien Ruelle, Hai Sing Catholic School, 2026

Explore the Live On website (opens in new tab) to deepen your understanding on organ donation. The personal stories and testimonials from donors, recipients, and their families are powerful sources of inspiration that may just spark your next idea!

For our secondary school students, we might have already visited your school to share about organ donation. If not, do encourage your teacher to invite us to your school for a sharing session by providing them the link to this website!

What you will gain to learn from the sharing session:

• Understanding why organ donation matters

• Seeing the big picture - Singapore's organ donation landscape

• Building empathy within

• Exploring the competition themes and topics

You don't need to be a medical expert to create a powerful piece, but understanding the basics like how organ donation works, who it affects, and why it matters, will give your work depth and authenticity.

— The Guru