Taking it for Granted
Jerry Schemmel, Sports Broadcaster, Plane Crash Survivor, Philanthropist

Jerry Schemmel was a broadcaster for the NBA and MLB for 30 years, hosts the podcast Amazing Americans, and is the author of "Chosen to Live," which details the plane crash he survived. He is a giver, helping those in need through various philanthropic avenues, including biking across the country twice to raise money for Children's Hospital. Jerry hasn't always been dealt the best hand in life, but he finds real joy in spreading kindness to everyone he crosses paths with. Find out more about Jerry and his work at www.amazingamericans.org.
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- 25 Aug 2021
Jerry Schemmel was a broadcaster for the NBA and MLB for 30 years, hosts the podcast Amazing Americans, and is the author of "Chosen to Live," which details the plane crash he survived. He is a giver, helping those in need through various philanthropic avenues, including biking across the country twice to raise money for Children's Hospital. Jerry hasn't always been dealt the best hand in life, but he finds real joy in spreading kindness to everyone he crosses paths with. Find out more about Jerry and his work at www.amazingamericans.org.