The Man Whose Blood Saved More Than 2 Million Babies When 81-year-old John Harrison was just 14 years old, he received a blood transfusion following a major chest surgery. He had a lung removed, and 13 units (nearly 2 gallons) of other peoples' blood made their life-saving way into his veins. That life-saving transfusion inspired Harrison's later generosity, and he promised to begin donating once he turned 18, and did so weekly until Friday, May 11, when he gave his final donation at 81 years old, according to the Australian Red Cross. That's the maximum age in Australia for giving blood. See More >>> |
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