# Australian Whose Blood Saved 2.4 Million Babies Dies  ## About - Author: BBC News - World - Title: Australian Whose Blood Saved 2.4 Million Babies Dies - Tags: #articles - URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y4xqe60gyo ## Highlights One of the world's most prolific blood donors - whose plasma saved the lives of more than 2 million babies - has died. ... Known in Australia as the man with the golden arm, Harrison's blood contained a rare antibody, Anti-D, which is used to make medication given to pregnant mothers whose blood is at risk of attacking their unborn babies. - Note: What a profound service to humanity. ---