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!