New Kid on the Block Finds New Kidney for Fan

[okarol]

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/

[lmunchkin]

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 

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!   

[lawphi]

He was always my favorite NKOTB! 

[TexanSummer]

My fav too! ...even though Joe & I have the same B-day....Donnie always had my heart!! Now I see why!!!!  LMAO