A man who gives blood for 60 years to fulfill the alliance and help to have about two million children

Australian blood donor James Harrison is one of our most impressive and valued donors, having donated for 60 years. On Friday 11 May 2018 James made his last blood donation, having helped save the babies of more than 2 million Australian women.

The 81 year-old has a precious antibody in his blood that is used to make a lifesaving medication called Anti-D, given to mothers whose blood is at risk of attacking their unborn babies.

James was a pioneer of our Anti-D program. More than 3 million doses of Anti-D containing James’ blood have been issued to Aussie mothers with a negative blood type since 1967. Dubbed 'The man with the golden arm', James donated over 1,100 times.

In 1999, James received the Medal of the Order of Australia for his incredible and ongoing support of the

Blood Service and Anti-D program. His kindness leaves a remarkable legacy, and he has put the challenge out to the Australian community to beat it.

“I hope it’s a record that somebody breaks, because it will mean they are dedicated to the cause,” James said of his last donation.

Source:https://www.donateblood.com.au/learn/anti-d/james-harrison

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