The founder of Facebook decided to try to help rally people to become organ donors. On average 18 people per day die awaiting a transplant. According to organdonor.gov 100 million people are organ donors. Facebook is adding links to offer to be organ donors and to tell your story of how you chose to become a donor. Facebook is a possible way to get donors in touch with recipients. The only issue is making sure people actually register.
This is very interesting. I always thought of Facebook as just a "fun" site. I use it to rant about things and to show off my kids. Never in a million years would I have thought about posting about becoming a donor. I am on the fence about becoming a donor. I think it is an amazing thing for someone to do. I just don't know if I want my family to have to go through the possible grief that may come with them making the decision to "pull the plug" and give my organs to someone. I am interested in becoming one but I would have to think some more on it.
That is a hard decision for a lot of people. Myself I would happy to help someone else if I can and the family have already talked about it. So if you are on the fence maybe you should talk with your family and make the decision together.
ReplyDeleteThought this was a great idea. But definitely think it should be given a lot of thought its not a decision to be made lightly.
ReplyDeleteSocial media sites such as Facebook are such a part of everyone's life anymore that it can be used to spread information on anything and everything. I think it's great when it can be used to accomplish important things like saving the lives of those who need help from others.
ReplyDelete