The Man With The Most Valuable Blood On Earth

[@DeclanHiggins__]

I donated blood next to Mr James one day, had a great conversation with him about beaches and the newspapers. Once he left, one of the nurses explained to me who he was. The man with the golden arm. Wonderful man

[@verminicidee6098]

nah how old are you. you are so nice with a heart❤

[@DeclanHiggins__]

@@verminicidee6098 I’m 25 but I was probably 20 or so when that happened

[@aawrnnc]

What an honor.

[@ollyanimes215]

Yeah that's right I'm James' grandfather.

[@drakeduped2872]

that did not happen

[@silvrnightingale]

Did the math. 1173 donations for 60 years means he donated once every 2 1/2 weeks. Dude was DEDICATED.

[@nufmatt]

idk where he donated, but here in germany you need to wait like 2-3 months before you can donate again.

[@scottishmamalivingingodslight]

@@nufmattit says he swapped to donating plasma which can be donated more frequently.

[@lizzymandile2022]

@@nufmattthe other comment is correct. When donating plasma you can do it much more frequently, because everything outside of plasma is returned to you

[@AudreeAdam]

I used to give every month until I was on opiates and couldn’t. I should start again. It’s a beautiful gesture!

[@silvrnightingale]

@@AudreeAdam I've been wanting to, as well, but I find it kinda scary...

[@kelly-annrousseau-bedard7225]

Back when my mom donated blood, after a few times she noticed this special code on her documents. Turns out hers was flagged specially for babies in the NICU. It was so meaningful to her, since my little sister had died young. She was 5, so not NICU related, but still

[@caglmdpoof9119]

❤❤❤

[@starfishgurl1984]

Probably cmv-, that’s what they use my blood for too because I’m an O+ cmv- donor so I’m a prime candidate for helping sick babies because of that.

[@RomySews]

I have that label too! Gives me warm fuzzies every time I donate ❤ just done my 32nd donation 😊

[@sandysiepert7724]

@@starfishgurl1984 I’m cmv- and o- …I found that out by donating after having a miscarriage. It was very meaningful to me to give to babies.

[@EbyTheDragon]

My mom had something similar, where she knew hers had an enzyme or protein that was especially helpful for infants in the NICU

[@Thehighpriestess108]

As a person with sickle cell disease, I have a special place in my heart for blood donors. Thank you to everyone who donates. You are literally changing and saving lives ❤

[@naomipalmer7565]

When I donated my blood (I’m not able to now due to health reasons) I was told my blood was special and was good for people with sickle cell. I was so pleased to know someone in such need was benefiting

[@FaerieAmira]

I have sickle cell too, I don’t see many people with it commenting about it, but I too thank people who donates blood, I often need transfusions for. Thank all donors

[@nurulmidah8710]

I'am too underweight to donate blood unfortunately

[@ItsNajwaM]

⁠@@FaerieAmirai also have sickle cell disease and im very grateful for blood donors even and blood banks that hid blood for you especially since i have transfusions once every month

[@_Kuro2_]

Why is this like the actual first time I’ve ever seen someone else with sickle cell disease like me omg

[@paapafahodzi5731]

I've donated blood once and passed out midway through the process. James is a real life superhero.

[@marilynsparks5931]

I just donated blood yesterday and also passed out. It was a bizarre experience. Had never passed out before

[@jessitap11]

I tried to in gr 12 but they wouldn't let me and that's how I found out I was almost anemic (better now though). I hope that wasn't the reason for passing out.

[@stefantsarev4442]

Donating blood leads to a lowering of the blood pressure of the donor. It is more often for girls to pass out, because their pressure is usually lower than that of men, and they have less blood than men, which means that a single donation is enough for causing dizziness and even loss of consciousness.

[@EliartBR]

When I had a blood test, I would often pass out, and then I found out that it was because I was fasting for the test. I also knew exactly when I was going to faint because I felt a tingling sensation on the top of my head.

[@CatLover-lk9gz]

​@@ranitadhikary338The human body is weak. Reject monkey, become machine.

[@daniellesolari6995]

I'm Aussie and I remember seeing James on the news the day he made his last donation in 2018. He seemed so humble given all he has done for millions of lives and inspired me to become a blood donor

[@Frycook-kb4co]

Bot you copied the same comment before your's

[@YoImJustSomeGamerGuy]

@@Frycook-kb4comaybe the other person copied his…

[@CoffeeCatsAndALittleDog2]

My uncle had Rh-Null, or "golden blood". Upon his first donation visit, he was told he had a very rare blood type that could save the lives of many babies, and so he made countless blood donations up until he died at the young age of 45. Donating blood is an easy process that could be the difference between life and death for someone.

[@GetLurantisd]

woah, awesome

[@misspat7555]

I have to say, if I was told my blood could specifically save thousands of babies from severe damage or death, I’d feel morally obligated to donate as much as I reasonably could, too. I donated the cord blood of my babies when they were born, figuring if the births of my babies could save other lives, well, that would just be even more awesome! 😎

[@Kitsune1989]

I am Rh null. But i had a different experience. I was basically harassed by red cross to not just donate, which I was fine with once the power of Google told me how important Rh nulls are and how rare. And im beginning to ee why donars are so rare. It was the constant harassment of "we would like to study you and can you come here." And "if we could study you imagine how many we could help". Problem is I live in Canada where they don't pay for you for ay kind of body donation/study. So they were expecting me, on minimum wage at the time, to fly across the country and to other countries on MY dime, so they could study me since blood does not have a great storage life. Theres also apparently all kinds of stuff they have to do if it gets taken out of the country hence why they were trying to get around that by having the donor themselves instead of just the blood. Now, of they were going to pay for transit that would be one thing. But i dont have even now at my current wage enough money to be dropping a few grand every few months for someone else's convenience. Doctors make considerably more then I do. If they want to study me they can go ahead but they can fly over themselves on their money (which they can probably call a business expense anyway). If a doctoring making almost 10x my wage can't afford it then why would they expect me to? But when I say harassed I mean it. They would call me multiple times a day, trying to guilt trip me or even calling me selfish. They got a hold of my work number and harassed me there. I changed my number and they got it again after I donated again. I actually have a seperate cell that I give them the number for when donation asks that I don't use, seperate from my business home and cell numbers, so they can call that number all they want and it won't bother me. That way I can still donate but I'm not under harassment every time. Also, after the first time when they send you a little letter telling you what your blood type is and some basic information about it they just ask what type when you go to donate again. The amount of times I've had to explain that rh null is not the same as rh- is ridiculous. The game of yes I'm sure. I know the difference etc is so annoying sometimes. I've started to just have the wiki page open so I can shove it in their face when they start asking.

[@sassbrat]

Bless your uncle for his donations

[@eileenpritchard9154]

​@@misspat7555 Absolutely 💯

[@nolusizodlalisa5573]

Final donation at the age of 81!!!???? What!!??? Now that’s the definition of an angel.❤

[@deniseeulert2503]

He might have gone longer but 81 is the limit in Australia.

[@seonaelizabethcoster8465]

He actually wanted to keep donating, but he had reached the age limit we have in place.

[@jamesleutshe5664]

Donating plasma has a very good chance of keeping you healthy and strong. When plasma is replaced, even with synthetics or fluid during donation, your body has to create stem cells. When stem cells are in your system, it repairs what is needed. There's very interesting studies about plasme replacement and a whole host of diseases that affect the elderly. Look how young he looked for 81. There's a reason. Everyone who can should donate plasma regularly as an anti-aging hack.

[@nolusizodlalisa5573]

@@jamesleutshe5664 thank you so much for this information, I have never heard of it before but it makes sense that it basically forces your body to create new building blocks which will automatically repair. You have inspired me to donate plasma. Another thing is I’m actually a blood donour and have never heard much about plasma donation in my country but I have since inquired after this video

[@thecamdenclayshow4559]

That is nice of James

[@philippamcgeachin7423]

I'm an Australian in my late sixties now, but feel proud to have played a tiny part in this story. My parents were both positive (dad) and negative (mum) blood groups and with much trepidation they donated their third stillborn child to Australian research into the rhesus factor. As my mum's fifth pregnancy, my umbilical cord was also donated to the study to further their research. Every time I hear of a baby born fit and healthy to parents with the same issue I am so grateful to the brilliant people that made this possible!

[@AmitPatel-sx2zs]

Nice!

[@a.duncan6791]

James and others like him, are the heroes of our world. No guns, no fast cars, no thousand pound weights lifted: Just sharing his precious gift with those in need. Rock on, James...

[@artisthusnatalal3099]

Just a simple man😊

[@valevale3873]

Mr James has a dedicated section waiting for him in Paradise. And a spot in the heart of million of parents and grandparents. ❤

[@wasd3108]

what are those imaginations, take your meds xd

[@matejmizak7585]

@@wasd3108 Did you have to comment on that, don't you have better things to do?

[@insulanerin7601]

@@wasd3108 What is wrong with you?

[@electricspider2267]

Before they inevitably delete their comment, wasd3108 said: "what are those imaginations, take your meds xd"

[@electricspider2267]

THE INTERNET NEVER FORGETS! your shame is forever immortalized

[@ElaaraWylder]

There's another layer to James' story. In Australia, you don't get paid for donating blood, so not only did he donate as often as he possibly could, he did it for FREE.

[@janemiettinen5176]

We dont pay for blood in Finland either. My grandma & uncle are AB- and they were called to donate in the middle of a workday or even night, when they were still young enough to do it. Most times it was urgent, someone was on the surgical table and this rarer blood was needed fast. Both also donated monthly, both have nice collection of pins to show for it; pins, juice & cookies and sense of contributing are all you get here :)

[@Roanmonster]

Wait there's places that pay you for that? I would have paid off my student loans lmao

[@juliamelone8109]

@@Roanmonster In the US, many places will give you a small gift card etc “as a thank you,” but I am pretty sure that’s illegal in most countries.

[@snowboardgurl4545]

​@@RoanmonsterI didn't get money, but I got a coupon for a free tub of ice cream. And at one point, years ago, you got entered to win Red Sox tickets.

[@GothAcademe]

It's the same in Canada. No money for donations. The Canada Blood Services site in my city (Edmonton, AB) is THE busiest in the country. From what I was told by staff, Alberta is the only province that does NOT have a blood shortage. That's pretty amazing when you consider that Edmonton has 1.1M people (1.5M including all surrounding areas). For scope, Toronto has 2.8M (The GTA has about 6.6M). Go donate!!

[@Venya9]

This story reminded me of a family friend from when I was a kid. He had O- blood and had given his contact details to the local blood bank so they could contact him in case they needed blood fast. He would also go and donate blood if there were any major accidents (if he could) and would also just donate regularly in general. He died of a malignant brain tumor over 15 years ago, I don't remember him that well but my parents have told me he was the most generous and kind person. I'm glad James Harrison got to live a long life, props to him for all the things he made possible and I hope he continues to live a happy life. Blood donations is what saved my mum when she had her hysterectomy and bled much more than anticipated. Thanks for promoting blood donation.

[@sadmermaid]

Geez, thanks for sharing. Sounds like a precious person.

[@andreajl]

Wow! This sound just like my dad. He was O- too and gave as often as possible. He would donate for anyone who needed, even if he didn't know them. If there was a call for blood on the radio or from the blood bank, he was there. He worked for a bauxite mine in earlier years and would be the first to donate if there was an accident. He too died of cancer and once needed blood and had to have surgery postponed because there was no O- available.

[@saschasspookyspace1430]

I am so thankful for the people who's donated blood saved my life yesterday ❤️

[@mommatanya1]

My mother suffered many miscarriages during her lifetime due to RHneg blood. I remember as a child the many times we were taken in the middle of the night to sit in a hospital ER waiting room. Those were nightmare years. I'm so grateful to this man and the scientists who made this treatment possible.

[@VanquishR]

What an incredible man. He should be given an award for how amazing his contributions have been. Without his selfless decision to donate blood, so many people would have been lost.

[@Benlikesstuff]

He actually was given an award. The OAM which is the Australian equivalent of a knighthood.

[@tiffanyredding3386]

My father started taking me to his union hall blood drives when I was a teenager… I’m now 57 and have donated blood more than 70 times. Donate today - you will NOT regret it ❤

[@cherriberri8373]

You WILL regret it if you cannot find a trustworthy clinic to go to. I promise you, even if they're paying you, lots of places are not worth the moral good nor the payment to even think of. Unless your favorite hobby is being a humiliated pincushion pfft That is not to say don't go. Just be careful out there! Many places just really aren't worth going to

[@icarusbinns3156]

I’m not ALLOWED to donate. I used bovine insulin in the 1990’s, which immediately marks me as someone who is not allowed to donate

[@veaton77]

@@cherriberri8373 We are not paid to donate in Australia and all blood donations are given at clinics run by our national health system so are very reputable and trustworthy

[@irrelevancepersonified6973]

@@icarusbinns3156 I must know more about this....

[@DocPetron]

​​@cherriberri8373 What regrets would there be? I'm a retired ICU doctor and am not aware of any significant adverse effects. And yes, I donate blood regularly. Never had a regret of any kind. The clinic would have to a absolute fu to create such a situation. I would say that there's a far higher risk that a cop will gun you down when you call them for help.

[@Loyatyispriceless]

As a transplant recipient I understand the importance of donation. This made me so emotional thinking about the level of accomplishment and purpose he feels and has an accomplished. Wow❤

[@akshayuppala9295]

There was a blood donation drive in my college recently and I wanted to donate, but I was too scared of needles. But this has inspired me. I will try to overcome this fear and donate on the next opportunity.

[@noranizaazmi6523]

Good luck!!

[@AndrewWillisTN]

Not looking and distracting yourself really does help! And once you’ve done it a few times your fear dissipates. You got this 🙌

[@kobisjeruk]

If anyone deserve a recognition, an award or a title bestowed for their good deeds, its this guy.

[@janicehadley4128]

I am today years old. I recall having "RhoGham" in my first pregnancy. I was O-. I had a shot pregnant and another post pregnancy. My first was A+. I am assuming James is the reason even distantly behind my second as a healthy baby? And I never knew until just now. Thank you. Truly.

[@Mindy12836]

As someone else with O- I am thinking the same thing!! Thanks James!

[@vojislavS8652]

James Harrison is a legend, this is a great example of a selfless person contributing to his society

[@Mezsworld]

As an Aussie this man makes us so proud the man with the Golden Blood ❤❤❤ My brothers and I were all positive blood types and our mother was negative. My eldest brother almost died in the 60s but the rest of us thankfully to James were born no problem. Thank you James ❤

[@mattewclubb5882]

Yooooo I’m Aussie too

[@karimmirazul8946]

Golden blood with a golden heart. Kudos to James for his selfless help to Australian society. I'm not seeking likes for this comment, but I encourage you to donate blood and help save lives. 💖

[@annalee4894]

I remember reading about him in a magazine about a decade ago. Thanks for bringing awareness about this hero!

[@UnbanMeNowOfficial]

His courage and dedication to serve humanity is truly commendable. Our small actions can make a tremendous difference.

[@allisonlong8857]

My Mother is Rh- and all three of her children are Rh+. She had to get the shot after me for my other two siblings (1981-1986). Always wondered how they developed to shot to make this possible. Thank you to Mr. James Harrison and everyone else with the golden blood. And Thank you to everyone else who donates regularly!

[@ТраянКостов-ь1л]

Imagine saving what amounted to a fifth of your country's population back in your days and being humble about it.

[@savannahjuggalo]

as a car crash survivor and someone who used to donate, i am so thankful people like me exist and are willing to save kids in need without complaint

[@pauletteharris8170]

I’m an Australian 🇦🇺 and sadly have never heard this story. Thank you Mr James for your service of donations. I an AB- blood type, but can’t donate due to my health. I wish I could donate. Thanks for making people aware of this amazing story.

[@Everythingwithonehand]

My Dad needed many bags of blood following an industrial accident when I was 16. I vowed to make my first donation of blood on my eighteenth birthday (the first day I legally could in my country). Unfortunately, I suffered a massive stroke a few months before my birthday and the blood donation service have told me to never darken their door again after I first offered them my blood ( apparently the fact that I developed a seizure disorder makes me ineligible to donate for life even though I’ve been un medicated and seizure free for over two decades). I’m just grateful that my husband is a regular donor.

[@legendoflex6881]

Have you considered becoming a plasma donor instead? A lot of conditions that restrict you from donating blood do not restrict you from donating plasma. I googled for you if it’s possible and it looks like some plasma locations will allow you to donate so long as you have been seizer free for a certain amount of time. You can save lives with your blood in this way AND get paid for it. I donate plasma both because I need the money and because I want to help other people. I’ve donated blood a few times before but for an unknown reason have a bad reaction half the time I attempt it. Plasma donation for me goes smoothly so long as I have them extract it slower then normal. Just something to consider if it means a lot to you

[@Everythingwithonehand]

@@legendoflex6881 firstly, we don’t get paid for donations here. Secondly, I was told that I’m ineligible for any donations for my own safety. Besides, I take medications that would be an issue even if I could. Basically, ScotBlood told me I’m ineligible and I believe them.

[@renaransolgaming]

@@legendoflex6881what do you mean by bad reaction? Like you pass out?

[@benjamincornia7311]

They need to change that rule. There’s a shortage.

[@Frycook-kb4co]

Bot the guy above you just typed this comment

[@sreddy250]

This happened to my younger brother. He was Rhesus Positive and our mum was Rhesus negative. It was 1978. Thankfully he survived. x

[@DrHoangCuongMedical]

As a Vietnamese Oncologist. I'd like to give many thanks to Doctor Mike and his team for giving for us many useful information about this golden blood. That's also a chance to encourage us for donating blood ❤

[@vannahrayne2732]

We don’t blame you James, WE THANK YOU!!! You saved all those lives ❤❤ and encourage others to do the same. Love that ❤❤❤

[@avinashsingh1645]

He should be given noble prize for such a great cause❤

[@lucid_elis5421]

My mom ended up undergoing a major surgery. She had to be given a lot of blood transfusions and plasma donations. And in the end of it, she survived. I've always been grateful and began donating blood when I was 16, although I have to be careful due to problems with my iron levels, I can verify that saving people, and knowing your blood is going to so many causes when all it took was just a few minutes is a wonderful feeling.

[@purdyeyes]

What a great story! As a medical technologist working in a hospital with a donor center, I’ve seen the ups and downs in the number of volunteers. We try to be self sufficient but we still rely on donations made to the Red Cross and other locations. Thank you to all who have and continue to donate!!

[@fff5572]

As an RH- mother I thank you James! It's scary to think that could have been one of my babies (all RH+) were it not for you. You are an angel!

[@tab8294]

I have studied this condition as a pre med and that's a next level happiness for me😂❤

[@The_Baph0met]

I was a cancer pantient and went through countless transfusions of blood and plasma constantly. I remember feeling drained and freezing, it took all my energy to even move and all I wanted to do was sleep. As soon as I had transfusions, it was literally immediate how the energy returned to me. It was a constant back and forth, though, as I was always receiving these tratments. My point, donating is so very improtant and needed.

[@schelletick]

As an Aussie, this make me so proud to see these stories, he is such a selfless person, these are the types of people that we should be honouring and showering with praise.

[@annahappen7036]

I just got one of those RH shots this year because i am A-. My baby's father couldn't remember or find out his blood type in time for delivery.(long story) Turns out he's A+. We were very lucky to have that vaccine already, JIC.

[@courtneymarti8199]

WOW! What an incredible man. I had never heard of him before, and I hope shining a light on his story will encourage more people around the world to donate! Also, I just got my hands-only CPR certification this week!!! I feel so much relief knowing that if something happens, I can help. Thanks, Doctor Mike!

[@abigailmacdonald6858]

We have a dear family friend who had Leukaemia and his life was saved by blood donations. People's generosity is the only reason we still have him today, and I will never be able to express how truly life-changing donating blood and plasma is. You are literally SAVING LIVES ❤

[@italiana626sc]

Oh, this former hospital Blood Banker loves that you put this video out!!! Antigen/antibody situations can be very complex - my specialty in the Blood Bank. You did a great job of explaining this to the masses. ❤

[@Malin-qq4nx]

Real life superheros do exist. This man is a hero. He can be so proud. ❤

[@Axowotlz52]

Huge props to this man for having the balls to donate

[@quntface1518]

That's not what he donated...

[@ivanstayner8818]

​@@quntface1518😂😂😂

[@mathhews95]

He had the blood to donate, not the balls /s

[@RaeRaenicorrrn]

the heart

[@SammyLammy1D]

I recently became a donor. I have been working towards that goal since forever (I have a phobia of blood), so finally, being able to do this means a lot to me. I encourage everyone who can to donate. It may save lives. Either directly or from the research diacovering new medical information. I understand that the health declaration (at least where I am) may seem invasive, but it is for the safety of already very sick patients.

[@DamagedDamsel]

I did some blood collections for pathology testing for Mr Harrison a few years ago and hearing his story was just incredible. I could have stayed and listened to his stories all day, he was such an incredible human

[@Anna_B143]

As an Australian, we healthfully thank Mr. James for his relentless donations when he was stil able so. We are proud of him. ❤ Thank you Doctor Mike for covering his story and bringing awareness about this. ❤

[@ritamateffy5060]

Dr. Mike, THIS is possibly one of my favorite stories. I cannot imagine being responsible for saving two million lives. 😮😅 But, I can imagine doing something to give back to society and leaving an improved world behind me when im gone. Thank you James. ❤

[@ashleighvaleriant2125]

I work at a blood donation center where I have to deliver blood to hospitals. The need for blood is greater than most people know. It can get really stressful some days after going home because I would be on call for the night and not having a certain type of blood product that is needed if a call comes in for a massive transfusion situation from an accident, a pregnancy situation, or a gi bleed. The life you help save could, in turn, save another in the future. Every little bit helps us all.

[@Jlreyes0313]

As a blood banker, the rarest blood type is the one we do t have when it is needed most. Plasma centers and community blood banks are always looking for donors.

[@myapologiesmissgurl5069]

I donate plasma pretty often , so far I have done 166 in the past three years and I am also on the bone marrow donor registry(: I’m waiting on the call that I am a stem cell match for someone so I can give my marrow. I hope I can do it at least once

[@lucybronkema6486]

I donate as often as I can but my friends think I should stop because I weigh the minimum so it usually goes badly for me

[@TimTheEnchanter0]

Those plasma donor places aren’t smart enough to have a wide selection of needles so I can’t donate - I need a butterfly needle due to my veins

[@pauline-glitterbugcrafts]

Can you donate if you have lupus and fibromyalgia, I'm A neg

[@Jlreyes0313]

@@pauline-glitterbugcrafts check with your local blood center. Usually it is the medications and not the medical issue that prevents you from donating.

[@ShardOfTheSol]

After I started working in a hospital (lab specifically), I realized how much hospitals needed and relied on blood donations. I donate as much blood as possible and want to start donating plasma as well, especially since my area is always in desperate need. Hearing James' story is incredible and really inspiring!

[@fdeswfrwsgreffgs]

literally doing gods work. he is a TRUE hero

[@shelbooisbetter]

1:15 as a cancer patient and bone marrow "transplantee" i am beyond thankful for the people who donated but unfortunately im not allowed to donate because of my medical conditions

[@barbthegreat586]

Take care!

[@Nirrrina]

I don't mind medical procedures so I've always wanted to volunteer to donate bone marrow. But unfortunately they won't allow people with fibromyalgia to donate either. Because of my meds they won't let me donate whole blood or even plasma. Which honestly I could really use the money from donating plasma. Oh well I guess.

[@Lamoredelladonna]

These places are often looking for volunteers as well. There are other ways to help others with the process 🙂

[@haleywood8040]

I’m a bone marrow and plasma donor (:

[@shelbooisbetter]

@@haleywood8040 thank you for your donations you have no idea how thankful we are and how many lives your saving thank you again

[@thermalshockx]

I’m a regular plasma and blood donor too, Dr. Mike! :) Since high school, 11th grade. I was on the nursing team in school and helped do the annual blood drives at school! I’m O-positive and I love being able to really help people by just donating my time! ❤

[@Paula-sw2tt]

I have donated in the past, but since I have Chronic Lyme Disease I don't think I can donate now. Kudos to everyone who does.

[@elliottmcleandeboer]

Same here, but because of Crohn's Disease - anyone reading this who is eligible to donate, please do it for us folk who can't

[@notlila.s]

@@elliottmcleandeboerwhats crohn’s disease? xx

[@notlila.s]

whats lyme disease

[@notlila.s]

is it when u get bitten by a tick or smth and bacteria is in ur blood?

[@GetLurantisd]

@@notlila.sI’m pretty sure but idk

[@aerielwaters6742]

This is so awesome! It broke my heart when I learned I couldn't donate plasma or be a part of organizations like Be the Match because of my Sjogrens syndrome, so seeing that there are people like James restores my faith in humanity! We need more people like him!

[@MsKnowName]

I really appreciate this video. It shows how many good people there are in the world that want to help people like me with O- blood type. I really enjoyed learning how much my plasma donations help people. I thought it was very thought out and informative. Loved this! ♥️

[@michellececiliano4753]

Hey Dr. Mike, just wanted to let you know that you and the story of James has inspired me to start donating! I have my first whole blood donation scheduled this week. Thank you for using your platform to make a difference.

[@ginnymay8965]

My mum is a RH - blood type and all of my sisters have RH + blood type (including myself). I also am born and bred in Australia, this video is very helpful and interesting.

[@lin90210]

brings a tear to my eye. what a selfless man

[@gloriesstreaming9174]

Yes. Such a beautiful story! It's set me up for my day.

[@CatalinaFOIA]

I was so thankful to receive rhogam shots while I was pregnant. While pregnant I found out I am Type O- with Rh factor - , her father is A+ Right away when our baby was born her blood type was tested and she is A+ and her Rh factor is + 🙂❤️ just like her dad. Thankfully those Rhogam shots saved our baby from possible complications. Every pregnancy I have I would need rhogam shots to provide the safest development of our babies. ❤ Thanks to James from Australia for saving the lives of millions of babies. I'm so very grateful.

[@erinsutherland1914]

I received the rhogam shot too during my pregnancies. I'm so grateful it is available!

[@reticentrobin9481]

Same.

[@martaribeiro96]

I had heard about this story before but I barely remembered it and it was nice to hear. It makes me feel so hopeful that there are people out there spending hours of their day once every few months to donate blood. My own dad needed blood transfusions when he had colon and liver cancer and I'll always be grateful to the people that donated. Growing up I always imagined I'd one day donate blood as well, at least once in my life, but now as an adult I can't due to hypertension (it's genetic so there's nothing I can do to make it better).

[@sirlawrence83]

The world needs more ppl like Mr. James, hope the heavens as a special place for this man.

[@kristendavis24]

I have Rh- blood and was given the Rhogam shot during pregnancy for my Rh+ baby. Thankful that this injection was available to me when it wasn't available not too long ago.

[@jemrawc]

Mr James Harrison you are a hero, true inspiration and an angel living amongst us. Thank you Dr Mike for telling Mr Harrison’s story (made me cry tears of joy, my cup runneth over) and sharing with the world the need for plasma donations. Part of what I took from this video is that the world is in need of plasma donations. As a Canadian I am going to start looking into becoming a donor locally right now. Dr Mike, if you had never shared Mr Harrison’s story and this great need I would have never known. So I would have carried on like normal everyday. Thankfully you posted this video that both taught me a lot and encouraged to become a donor. Thank you so very much, ❤ from Shannon in Canada 🇨🇦

[@MamaCat956]

Just to let you know that veterinarians need Blood donations from your pets as well. For pets in the same situations.

[@RobinMs1984]

Thank you for discussing the importance of donation. Last year I had a liver transplant due to liver cancer following autoimmune hepatitis. I obviously used a lot of blood for my surgery and I am so grateful to all of the people who donated who made my surgery possible (and of course there are no words that can express my gratitude to the patient and her family who became my liver donor 💚).

[@evonnemccausland3531]

This is why engaged couples used to get blood tests (as a requirement) before marriage! Once the RH antibodies were discovered, the blood tests were deemed unnecessary.

[@kaymitchell6143]

As someone who works in blood banking this is so cool. I love finding rare donors like James. I wish more people would donate.

[@dianab0522]

What a wonderful man. I tried to donate plasma in my early 20s. The first attempt all my numbers looked great, I went in, and they had to stop not long after starting because I became very dizzy and nauseous. I thought maybe I just needed to up my protein, so I went again a few days later and had a much worse reaction. I felt dizzy, threw up, and fainted. They said that it was very rare and usually people experience negative effects when their blood is leaving their body rather than going back in. Since mine was going back in, I had to wait until I had it all back before I could leave. I will say that while I did have a negative reaction, this is a very rare occurrence and most people have no issues donating plasma. I highly recommend it because people like me wish they were able to in order to help others. It's also a good way to earn some extra money if your current budget is very tight. It's not enough to live off of, where you go varies on the amount, but a few hundred a month is pretty typical. Thank you Doctor Mike for bringing up such an important topic that isn't talked about enough.

[@MichelleHartzPhZ]

I get the same reaction when trying to donate blood or plasma. About every 10 years or so, I'll try again, but I still get the same reaction.

[@tora9989]

My mom had to get this medication when she was pregnant with me (she’s 0- and me and my older sister are 0+), i’m so thankful modern medicine like this exists❤️❤️

[@DanBurgaud]

6:42 WOW! He is immortalized!

[@MrSalmanBadshah]

That's a Miracle. Thank you James.

[@ollieciro3452]

Donating regularly since I was 18! Thanks for promoting blood donation as another way to help others! ❤ (USA, 31, O-)

[@julesk3816]

loved this video! i'm a regular blood donor and have known only the basics of James' story for years, it's nice to learn the science behind it. i find that donating has also helped reduce my fear of needles, which came in handy when i needed a minor surgery! for anyone who's eligible to donate, whether it be blood, plasma, or platelets, PLEASE DO SO! given how many people are restricted from donating for various reasons (whether it be health, age, medications, sexual history, etc.), we who can donate need to do our part to keep the supply well-stocked for everyone who needs it.

[@metalheadjake3339]

What a hero this man is.

[@TerjeMathisen]

I lined up at my local blood bank here in Norway on my 18th birthday, got all the tests but then had to wait two weeks before my first donation. I'm 67 now and it takes me much longer (a month or two instead of 1-2 weeks) to fully recover from each donation, but I still get the occasional text message from the Oslo blood bank telling me that they need more of my A- (K-) blood. Since I was my parents first child and Rh-, my mother didn't need this treatment when my younger brother was born, but having donors like James is literally life-saving.

[@joanneaugust6611]

My father was that second child and almost died if Rh disease. He spent six weeks in a hospital right after birth. His younger sister, my aunt, did die. The youngest, my uncle, was born into a new decade (70's) where medical care for Rh babies had already been improved. All of this was in Germany, so I don't know whose donations I can thank for my existence. But what's certain is that had my father been born just a few years earlier, I would definitely not be here today, because people only started discovering the dangers of Rh factors in infants after the war, let alone being able to help the kids.

[@TheMotoChase]

I’ve fought tooth and nail to be able to donate again, but I can’t since I’m epileptic now. I didn’t care about the money. I just wanted to save lives. Props to this man for doing what I’m unable to do

[@artisticanxiety6399]

Even one donation can help save multiple lives. You already did great. I’m proud of you :)

[@christinakyleloves]

I relate to this situation completely. I have Rh negative blood, but my hubby has positive. Since you typically recieve your Rh factor from your father, I knew this would be an issue for my pregnancies. In the US we have a shot for this, can't remember the name, but I got the shot during both of my pregnancies to protect my babies. So thankful this technology was around.😊😊 I would love to donate, but unfortunately I have chronic anemia, since puberty. I have to go in periodically for iron infusions as I don't absorb iron from what I eat, so oral supplements don't work.😢

[@bluebear74]

You would have received the same shot Mike talked about it in the video. Anti-D is the only preventative treatment for HDN currently.

[@misspat7555]

Not to nitpick, but the situation is that being Rh- is recessive, like Gregor Mendal’s short pea plants, remember those? If an Rh- woman has babies with a man carrying two copies of the Rh+ gene, all their children will be Rh+ but carrying the recessive Rh- gene. If a Rh- woman has babies with an Rh+ man who carries the Rh- gene, then only half of their babies will be Rh+, on average. The same is true in reverse, but it doesn’t cause the same problem for an Rh+ woman to carry an Rh- baby, so this is only a concern for Rh- women having babies with an Rh+ man. Yes; complicated and confusing; probably why it took a while to figure out! 😮‍💨

[@justindavis5728]

Rhogam

[@nicmerrell1640]

I was in a near fatal car accident last November and people like James are part of why I survived

[@madaian369]

I remember my middle school biology teacher telling us about Rh disease and how she had to get special treatment with her second child because of it. I always wondered what the treatment actually was and how it worked, and now I know! What an interesting story and a lovely introduction to James ❤

[@mackenziewylie9868]

I’m currently 38 weeks (+ 2 days) pregnant. I had to get a rhogam shot because my blood type is O negative. It’s crazy to think of how easily I could’ve lost my baby boy by now if it wasn’t for James ❤ he’s still saving so many babies

[@masonhogan8525]

My mom passed away from cancer too. I am always looking for ways to do good in the world. It truly makes a difference. Thanks to this video, I'm going to start donating plasma at least once a month if I can

[@IzzyBizzy-nf3cv]

Dr Mike is so funny, intelligent and I learn soo much when I watch his videos. Keep up the good work Mike!

[@bigbirdthug]

HENRIETTA LACKS! she needs credit, please highlight her next!!!!

[@Courtannica]

Everybody already knows about her. I've never even heard of this guy

[@kristinegoodman7534]

YES!

[@elrobo3568]

I donated over 10 gallons and then had to take blood thinners and I was told I could no longer donate blood. i went on the bone marrow list but was never called. I later received a donated tendon from a young woman who died in a car crash. If you donate whatever you can you can help a lot of people. I am almost 80 now and I wish I could still donate. I do have donor listed on my driver's license and an order in my trust. Please consider donating to help others.

[@PenguinPedia]

Plasma donor here! been doing it since 2016 and became a ANTI-D donor in 2019 and been going twice a week every week. i actually really enjoy doing it. im in and out in less then 50min now which is super awesome! 728 donations from me and still growing!

[@aakkkbbb]

I'm Australian too, I also hate needles but i did donate several times, although earlier this year i had low iron levels and needed an iron infusion, i believe that now makes me ineligible to donate 😢 Well done to James, what an amazing guy.

[@maursyf16]

You can resume donating as soon as your iron levels are stable.

[@v4njoh_927]

Would really love to donate blood. Since I'm anemic and got an ongoing really low platelet and red blood cell count I cannot do it though. All of those who are able to do so - You are awesome and saving people with it!

[@priyanshupaswan2184]

I just learned about this in immunology 201 class and gave a mid sem exam like 1 day earlier, too glad to have known this prior!!

[@julianzacconievas]

What a lovely story. Thank you for using your amazing reach to be a good influence in the world. You are awesome Mike.

[@patriciasmith7074]

James looks like a really kind and special person!

[@badcatjake]

I have factor XI deficiency. I have had several donations of plasma so that I can safely have surgeries. Thank you all for your donations.

[@shahidally]

what a hero, god bless him

[@justacrystal567]

I am so glad you did a video about the importance of donating! Unfortunately, I have not been able to donate recently due to a car accident, and later work accident. On top of that, my auto immune disease makes a difficult. Thankfully, my auto immune disease is not an automatic disqualifier with the American Red Cross. It is important for people to check out a variety of different organizations because, there are some where you can and others where you can’t. However, from what I could find, I don’t think I can donate plasma. But I will try to use your website and see if there are other donation centers where I can. My doctor had no concerns with me donating. Donating blood/plasma is an incredible gift of life that you give. That is something that money cannot replicate or buy. I’m really hoping I will be healed enough From My injury to be able to donate soon.

[@MYMUKMUK2010]

What an inspiring story! The world needs more heroes like James!! ❤

[@liziwood6370]

Blood Donors are my heroes! I developed a bowel perforation as a result of Crohn's disease & was in septic shock with no recordable BP by the time I was choppered to the hospital. Throughout my emergency surgery & the many subsequent surgeries over the three months I was in hospital I required many units of blood & know I definitely wouldn't be here without it. It's an easy but profound gift most people are able to give to others.