James Harrison
Known as the 'man with the golden arm,' James Harrison was an extraordinary blood donor whose donations saved 2.4 million babies from the life-threatening condition known as rhesus D haemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN). His blood contained a unique concentration of antibodies that were crucial for creating anti-D injections, which protect unborn children from this condition. Over his lifetime, he made 1,173 donations, a record that highlighted his commitment to helping others. Harrison's contributions have had a profound impact on maternal and infant health in Australia, earning him a place in the hearts of many families.
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James Harrison has saved over 2 million children through his blood donations.
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James Harrison is known for donating blood over 1,173 times, saving the lives of more than two million children.
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Sweden· 2025-03-16
James Harrison is known for donating blood over 1,173 times, saving the lives of more than two million children.
Blodgivaren som räddade två miljoner barnSweden· 2025-03-16James Harrison was a renowned blood donor who saved approximately 2.4 million infants.
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Ukraine· 2025-03-08
James Harrison is known for saving the lives of 2.4 million babies through his blood donations.
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Venezuela· 2025-03-08James Harrison was known as 'the man with the golden arm' for saving the lives of 2.4 million babies through his blood donations.
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Canada· 2025-03-05
James Harrison was known for donating plasma over 1,173 times to help newborns.
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Iran· 2025-03-05
James Harrison was known as 'The Man with the Golden Arm' for donating blood plasma that saved over two million babies.
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Malaysia· 2025-03-05
James Harrison saved the lives of over two million babies through his blood and plasma donations.
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Portugal· 2025-03-05James Harrison was known for donating blood over 1,100 times, saving 2.4 million babies' lives with his rare plasma.
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Lithuania· 2025-03-04James Harrison was known as the 'Man with the Golden Arm' for saving approximately 2.4 million babies with his blood donations.
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Colombia· 2025-03-04
James Harrison was one of the most prolific donors in history, whose antibodies helped protect an estimated 2.4 million babies in Australia from possible disease or death.
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United States· 2025-03-04
James Harrison was known as the 'Man with the Golden Arm' for saving 2.4 million babies with his rare blood.
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Slovenia· 2025-03-04
James Harrison, a prolific Australian blood donor famed for having saved the lives of more than two million babies, has died at age 88.
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Vietnam· 2025-03-04
James Harrison was one of the world's most prolific blood donors, saving approximately 2.4 million infants.
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Hungary· 2025-03-03
James Harrison is known for saving the lives of 2.4 million babies through his blood plasma donations.
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Turkey· 2025-03-03James Harrison was known as one of the world's most prolific blood donors, whose plasma saved the lives of more than 2 million babies.
Australian whose blood saved 2.4 million babies diesUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-03James Harrison's remarkable blood helped save the lives of 2.4 million babies.
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