Jim Tietjens, professional soccer goalkeeper joins me to discuss his latest book "Saves", The amazing story of American Goalkeeper Jim Tietjens. We will discuss his life as a professional soccer player along with his overcoming health battle after health battle. Tietjens has overcome cancer, heart and kidney transplants and many other struggles. He is a miracle walking. We will also talk about the power of organ donation and how it not only saves the life of the person receiving the organ but multiple lives. Jim Tietjens, was a high school state champion, college All-American, member of the youth national team, professional goalkeeper, and a hall of famer. Yet, his athletic accomplishments pale in comparison to his perseverance in overcoming a litany of health challenges during his adult life. Jim chronicles the role friends, family, health professionals — and organ donors — have played in saving his life in his new book “Saves"
This interview was aired live February 21, 2024 and includes viewer interactions.
