Blood Donor Facebook App: Social Networking for Social Good
Posted by admin under: Main Nov 30
Ah, those Facebook applications–Vampires. Zombies. Super Pokes. Drinks. Social networking there still has that party feel. Well, maybe it’s time to squeeze in a little “social good”? Enter Rich Hecker.
Rich has an idea for a Facebook application to sign up blood donors. We think it’s a good idea, so we’re giving it some blog press. If you like the idea too, spread it. Good luck Rich.
Here’s the story:
Out of a lunch today spawned an idea I’m running with. There is a huge issue in this country with logistics in regards to finding emergency blood donors. We are building a non profit to focus around a facebook app & website to allow people to sign up as emergency blood donors to receive alerts via phone / email / rss / SMS if they are needed. I think this could be an amazing way to help the country. I’ve already started reaching out to all of my contacts hard and have gotten some great feedback. I’m sure there will be issues but it’s simple enough and we think it will be very positive. We are looking for anyone that would be interested in volunteering or donating, time or money. Developers would be nice. Pro bono preferred though we could also pay if we find the right person. This whole thing started literally out a joke about “Facebook Vampires” a few hours ago but i’m running full court press with this. It’s more important than anything else i’m working on. Please contact me if you want to get involved.
Sincerely yours,
Richie Hecker
Chief Bootstrapper, Bootstrapper.com
Direct 347.385.7865
Fax: 877.678.3346
Email: Rich@Bootstrapper.com
AIM: WhoIsRichHecker
Speaking of which, who am I? www.RichHecker.com
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