WEST LAFAYETTE – J.R. Martinez, a wounded Iraq War veteran and actor, will give the keynote address Thursday, Oct. 11, at the Purdue University Krannert School of Management’s 12th annual Leadership Speakers Series.
Martinez, who won “Dancing with the Stars” in 2011, is a motivational speaker whose presentations are on resilience, optimism and making the most of every situation. Tickets are $100 per person, with $75 of that considered a charitable contribution.
Martinez, 29, joined the Army in 2002 and went to Iraq in 2003. He was wounded a month into his tour and suffered burns over 40 percent of his body. He spent 34 months at Brooke Army Medical Center, where he had 33 surgeries.
He was named disabled veteran of the year by the Disabled American Veterans organization.
His presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. (EST). For more information, call (765) 494-4392.
