Facebook... an organ donor?

Rob Williams · 05-01-2012, 03:02 PM

Alright, not quite, but it seems that the social networking is pushing hard to get more people to consider donating their organs, in case the need arises. If interested, you'll be able to opt into being an organ donor, and also have that fact displayed on your Timeline. Very interesting move by Facebook, to be sure.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-17893456

Greg King · 05-01-2012, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob Williams

Alright, not quite, but it seems that the social networking is pushing hard to get more people to consider donating their organs, in case the need arises. If interested, you'll be able to opt into being an organ donor, and also have that fact displayed on your Timeline. Very interesting move by Facebook, to be sure.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-17893456

I love this. Facebook is by far the most popular social platform and probably one of the most expansive. This is an awesome idea if they can somehow link people in need with the unfortunate family members of those that need replacement organs.

05-01-2012, 03:02 PM	#1
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