Man whose blood saved 2.4 million babies dies age 88
James Harrison, an Australian man known for saving 2.4 million babies through his blood plasma donations, has died at the age of 88. Harrison's donations, spanning six decades, contained a rare antibody used to create life-saving injections for unborn babies at risk of Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn (HDFN).
Harrison began donating plasma in 1954 and continued until he was 81, making 1,173 donations despite his fear of needles. He was recognized by Guinness World Records in 2005 for his contributions, though his record was surpassed in 2022. His grandson emphasized that Harrison's motivation was to help others, and he remained humble despite the recognition he received.
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James Harrison, an Australian man known for saving 2.4 million babies through his blood plasma donations, has died at the age of 88. Harrison's donations, spanning six decades, contained a rare antibody used to create life-saving injections for unborn babies at risk of Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn (HDFN).
Harrison began donating plasma in 1954 and continued until he was 81, making 1,173 donations despite his fear of needles. He was recognized by Guinness World Records in 2005 for his contributions, though his record was surpassed in 2022. His grandson emphasized that Harrison's motivation was to help others, and he remained humble despite the recognition he received.
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