Social Media Saves Lifes

I recently read an article that really got my attention, "Auburn man hopes social media can help with life-saving kidney donation." We understand how well our social networks have connected us, but this is a bizarre case.

Essentially, Nate Puckett needs a new kidney. With so much life to live, the 32 year old is shackled to a dialysis machine to keep his body alive. A genetic disorder attacked Puckett's kidneys as a boy, at 14 he received his first life-saving cadaver kidney. Doctors say Puckett took amazing care of his gift making his donor kidney last for 18 years, until it, too, gave out. The member of Nate's family are not matches. He's on the transplant list, but the average wait is five years.

Nate's mom was loosing hope until she met Lori Howard. Howard's husband, Jason, needed a very similar transplant, took to social media, and received a transplant within 6 weeks. So far over 60,000 people have heard Nate's story. People are calling Nate and asking how they can help/get tested. Check out his Do "NATE" Facebook page to learn more and see if YOU can be a donor! Do "NATE" Page . Overall, social media is every where and used is so many different facets...even to save a life!

'Crying Jordan'

Although there is a lot to say about the nail-biter NCAA Men's College Basketball Championship game, the talk of the night was significantly focused on MJ. Michael Jordan knew when he showed up in his Carolina Blue last Monday that he ran the risk of a social media fiasco.

And as we predicted, a social media fiasco sky-rocketed. After the Villanova Wildcats finished with an incredible 3-point shot for the title, North Carolina fans were at a loss for words. Until a meme perfectly mirrored the entire sentiment of the Tar Heel nation. We don't know who the initial social media genius was, but the photo created an internet phenomenon. The original photo is from MJ's 2009 Hall of Fame induction speech which showed an extremely vulnerable side of Jordan. The meme was seen across Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and countless of other platforms. The meme called for creative and clever photo-shoppers everywhere.



I've searched and searched the web for the top 5 best 'crying jordan' memes...enjoy!

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