Australian resident James Harrison saved... more than two million children.
But not directly, but indirectly: for many years the man donated blood, which turned out to be unique.
Harrison's plasma was used to create anti-Rhesus drugs, which saved the lives of many newborns.
James Harrison is a recipient of the State Award.
In addition, the Australian is mentioned in the Guinness Book of Records as the most active donor.
Biography of James Harrison
He was born at the end of 1936 in the large Australian city of Sydney.
When Harrison was 14, he underwent major surgery. The surgery required the boy to receive 13 liters of donor blood.
Having experienced this situation, the boy decided to become a donor. As an adult, Harrison realized his intention.
The first Australian to donate blood was at the age of 18.
Experts have concluded that Harrison's blood is unique: it contains strong antibodies to the Rhesus factor D antigen.
Thanks to this, Harrison's plasma became the basis for an important drug that prevented many Rh conflicts. A huge number of newborns were protected from hemolytic jaundice.
The total number of babies saved thanks to the drug, made from a liquid component of unique blood, has exceeded 2 million. Harrison indirectly saved his grandson.
The Australian donated blood until 2018. The man would have continued to do so, but his advanced age prevents him from continuing to donate.
Over 64 years, Harrison has donated blood 1,173 times, a record that is unlikely to be broken anytime soon.
Earlier we told you about Emilio Palma , who got into the Guinness Book of Records thanks to his unusual place of birth.
