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An 81-year-old man has 'retired' after 1,173 blood donations that saved 2.4 million babies — here's why his blood is so special
James Harrison, 81, made his 1,173rd and final blood donation on Friday — the end of a 60-year donation streak that has saved the lives of 2.4 million babies, the Sydney Morning Herald reported. He's known, unsurprisingly, as "the man with the golden arm." "It's a sad day for me," he told the Herald. "The end of a long run."
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This is really astounding. It's always nice to know there are good people oit there.
Yes, too often the media focuses on doom and gloom instead of the heroes in our midst. (And then wonders why no-one bothers to read the news). This article is uplifting and inspiring, and this man has saved an incredible number of lives.
They sure do. Years ago,I noticed my stress went down when I stopped watching the news.