When Australian man James Harrison
was just 14 years old, he received a life-saving blood transfusion
during an invasive chest surgery. Grateful for this gift, Harrison
pledged to pay it forward by becoming a blood donor when he was old
enough.True to his word, after turning 18, he became a regular donor. Now,
at almost 80 years old, he has donated blood an astounding 984 times. This
alone would be an extraordinary feat, but Harrison's unique blood type
makes his gift so special he's been called the man with the golden arm.
Harrison has a rare antibody in his blood that can save babies with Rhesus disease, a deadly form of anemia. Because of his unique blood type, Harrison was also asked to undergo testing to help doctors find a way to prevent the disease. Over his 56 years of donating blood and helping to find cures, it is estimated that Harrison's contributions have saved over 2 million babies.
Even after the recent passing of his wife of 56 years, Harrison remains dedicated to his cause.
Because of people like Mr Harrison, my belief in humanity remains intact. Mr Harrison might not have all the money in the world but he gave what he had and what he had saved millions of lives. If there were more people like him in the world, our world would be a better place to live.
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