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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: News Articles => Topic started by: okarol on April 26, 2011, 11:47:07 PM
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New Kid on the Block Finds New Kidney for Fan
4/26/2011 9:30 AM PDT by TMZ Staff
It's official ... Twitter saves lives -- in fact, Donnie Wahlberg from New Kids on the Block was able to help find a NEW KIDNEY for an extremely sick fan ... using nothing but the social networking site.
It all started with a tweet from the fan's best friend who was trying to raise awareness about the girl's dire situation -- one of her kidneys was failing ... fast.
Donnie retweeted the link to his 183,000 followers, asking for help ... prompting a barrage of phone calls to Vanderbilt University Medical Center where the girl -- named Bobbette Miller -- was being treated.
According to the Boston Herald, the calls yielded SIX matches -- and Bobbette is now scheduled for a transplant in June.
Ah, the power of 140 characters or less.
http://www.tmz.com/2011/04/26/new-kids-on-the-block-donnie-wahlberg-fan-twitter-new-kidney/
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Great News, OK. I think celebrities can make a difference. Vanderbuilt is an excellent Hospital. One of the best in the country.
OKarol, I just created a topic in a section it did not belong. Iam having a hard time finding the "New Topic" button on this site. I can find the "Send Topic" but not the New one. When I do come upon it, it is not in the category I need or that applies. Any suggestions?
lmunchkin :flower;
ps. It is in the "caregivers section", could you change that for me please, or instruct my brain on how to do it!!! Heee, Sorry! :thx;
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He was always my favorite NKOTB!
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My fav too! ...even though Joe & I have the same B-day....Donnie always had my heart!! Now I see why!!!! LMAO