The world’s most prolific blood donor, known as the “man with the golden arm,” has passed away in Australia. His plasma was crucial in saving the lives of over 2.4 million infants by providing a rare antibody used in the treatment of Rhesus disease.

Details on James Harrison: Born in New South Wales, went through numerous lifesaving transfusions during childhood lung surgery, ‘

Detecting his blood had a rare antibody applicable to develop Rhesus disease medicine.

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood: Harrison was a selfless individual who donated blood over 1173 times.

\Tracey Mellowship, Harrison’s daughter, expressed her father’s humanitarian and humorous nature while highlighting the importance of his selfless donations.

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood CEO Stephen Cornelissen remembered Harrison as a man committed to giving without expecting anything in return, highlighting his desire to help others.