Fantastic apps and Campaigns

Another post in a week? I must be getting better at this updating malarky!

This is a post about some fantastic apps that I have been hearing about:

1. Breast cancer app
I was fascinated by an article that I read on charity digital news about breast cancer created from a partnership with Philips and the charity, Breast Cancer Care. This made me interested in reading about other interesting breast cancer apps available. The link tells you about 15 great breast cancer apps, but I chosen a few of my favourites:

• Med Helper Pro Pill Reminder -helps you keep track of medicine, appointments and tests you need to take that you might otherwise forget after diagnosis. Not only does it remind you, but it tracks side effects and gives medical information for other family members.
• Carezone - this is a family organiser app that creates profiles for each member of the family and sync schedules. One great feature is the medication schedule to allow you to know who needs to take medication and when.
• Bliss HD+ - ok, this doesn't help with recovery, but entertains you while getting treatment, while benefiting charity. A portion of the game's price goes to the breast cancer awareness organisation, Beautiful Day Foundation
• Keep a Breast - This is about encouraging self-examinations. The app reminds you to take a monthly breast exam, while also teaching you how to perform a step by step examination by yourself.
• Breast Cancer Diagnosis Guide - helps you understand the jargon behind acronyms and codes described by doctors, so you never feel alone and confused about your diagnosis. It gives you a detailed glossary of terms as well as thorough medical illustrations and updated research, so you know the latest findings in breast cancer research.
• TweetCaster PINK for twitter - allows you to manage your twitter profile and social activities, while raising money for breast cancer awareness.
• Chemotherapy Advisor - this app enables health professionals and patients keep updated on the latest news and trends in oncology

2. 'My Poppy' App
Tabloid newspaper, The Sun launched  the app to help users donate with one-click in their support of Royal British Legion, The Army Forces and Rememberance charity. What is cool and unique? Each person has their own digital poppy to be added to an online virtual poppy field.

3. App to flag suicide tweets
Samaritans work hard to prevent suicide across the UK, and their most recent work has been innovative enough to launch a free Twitter application to flag suicidal tweets from friends suggesting a need for help. It alerts users through email to worrying tweets, alongside advice on how to support their friend in need.

4. Snapdonate
This inventive app allows you to give on the go, when you feel most inspired to donate to charity. All the user needs to do is point their smartphone at a charity logo and the app will recognise it and allow people to give as they wish! This app is a great example of how a successful digital fundraising tool works. It is done safely through JustGiving, and each donation automatially uses Gift Aid.

5. "Donate" to Ebola on facebook
 I know I have noticed the button put on facebook last week to allow people donate to helping fighting Ebola on facebook, have you? Facebook is encouraging users to donate to three West Africa charities, who are making a difference. This button will also ensure users can contribute to the International Medical Corps, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies as well as Save the Children. Two weeks ago, ebola killed nearly 5,000 people in the West African nations of Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia; this figure has probably increased since.