Both self-described legends and those whose deeds speak louder than their words exist. An example of the latter was the Australian James Harrison,
Often known as the “Man with a Golden Arm,” who, before his untimely death at the age of 88, saved the lives of almost 2.4 million newborns.
Harrison established himself as one of the most important blood donors in the world over the period of six decades by donating Anti-D,
A valuable antibody that may save lives. Harrison had a significant blood transfusion when he was 14 years old,
Which has been linked to the antibody’s presence in his system, however the exact cause has never been established. Harrison’s blood was later shown to be high in the antibody,
