The Chicago Tribune reports that social media is playing a hand in getting more people to sign-up to be organ donors. Individuals who are in need of a donor have begun to use Facebook to find a match. Though this may have legal ramifications and potential abuse among those working in the black markets for organ donors; overall, the use of social networks has been a helpful tool.

In Michigan, activists have tried to pass stronger laws to encourage more participation in the registry and are now using social networking to spread the word that 2,943 Michigan residents are currently waiting for organs.

To learn more about how social networking is playing a role in recruiting organ donors, we encourage you to check out the article mentioned here.

Social media efforts boost organ donors