May 1, 2012
UNOS Endorses Facebook Organ Donation Status
The social media site Facebook has announced today a new option for its more than 800 million users to share their personal commitment to organ and tissue donation. UNOS strongly endorses this initiative as an opportunity to broaden public discussion and decision-making for this lifesaving gift.
Users can access “Life Event” under their timeline, select “Health and Wellness,” and add “choose Organ Donor” to their information. The option also allows users to describe where and when they made their decision and add other details, such as a picture or video.
“Social media outlets have a way of breaking down many of the traditional barriers we have in everyday conversation,” said UNOS Executive Director Walter Graham. “Organ and tissue donation may not come up in the course of many discussions we have. But this is a unique opportunity for people to make their decision known and spur others to share their commitment to Donate Life.”
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