James Harrison (blood donor)

James Christopher Harrison OAM (born 27 December 1936), also known as the Man with the Golden Arm, is a blood plasma donor from Australia whose plasma contains antibodies against RhD which are used in making a treatment for Rhesus disease. One of the founding donors of New South Wales' (NSW) Rh Program he regularly donated until, on 11 May 2018, he made his 1,173rd donation – his last, as Australian policy prohibits blood donations from those past age 81. His donations are credited with saving over two million babies.

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James Harrison

OAM
Born
James Christopher Harrison

(1936-12-27) 27 December 1936
Junee, New South Wales, Australia
Known forBlood plasma donations spanning 60 years
Spouse
Barbara Lindbeck
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(died 2005)​
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