James Harrison (blood donor)

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was James Harrison (blood donor) born?December 27, 1936
2. Where was James Harrison (blood donor) born?Australia
3. What is the total blood donations?1,173
4. What is the age range of donations?18 to 81 years old
5. Who was James Harrison and why was he called "The Man with the Golden Arm"?James Harrison was an Australian blood donor who gave blood more than a thousand times. He earned the nickname because he donated 1,173 times, a record for a single person.
6. How many times did James Harrison donate blood and why was it important?He donated blood 1,173 times over six decades, from age 18 to 81. His donations helped create a medicine that saves millions of babies worldwide.

Rh D antigen: A protein on the surface of red blood cells that determines Rh blood group status.
Hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN): A condition where a mother's antibodies attack her baby's red blood cells, causing severe anemia.
Passive immunization: Providing antibodies to a person to protect them from a disease or condition.
Plasma: The liquid component of blood, comprising about 55% of total blood volume, containing proteins, salts, and other substances.