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In Memoriam: James HarrisonMarch 04, 2025 James Harrison, OAM, a longtime plasma donor with the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood, died Feb. 17 at age 88. Known as the “Man with the Golden Arm,” Harrison had a rare combination of RhD-negative blood and Rh-positive antibodies that was used to produce anti-D, a life-saving medication used to prevent hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn. Over the course of 60 years, Harrison made 1,173 donations — believed to be more than anyone in history — to protect an estimated 2.4 million babies, helping make Australia the first country to achieve self-sufficiency in anti-D. A blood recipient himself, Harrison dedicated his life to giving back, continuing to donate until age 81.
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