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J.R. Martinez Speaker Information

Category:

Actors, Amazing Stories, Faith & Freedom, Inspiration, Military Outreach

Highlights:

J.R. Martinez is a retired soldier, actor and spokesman. Long before J.R. Martinez won legions of fans as the winner of Dancing With the Stars, he was inspiring audiences of all kinds with his remarkable story. He credits his faith in God for his survival

Travels From:

California

Fee Range:

$10,001-$20,000

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J.R. Martinez Booking Agency Profile

Call Christian Speakers 360 at 1.800.966.1380 if you would like to contact a J.R. Martinez booking agent for a speaking engagement, personal appearance, church function or other faith-based event. Christian Speakers 360 is a Christian talent agency for booking athletes, celebrities, ministers and entertainment. J.R. Martinez speaks about Christian values. Many of our speakers are born again Christian evangelicals who honor Jesus Christ's message through communities, schools and ministries. For information on J.R. Martinez's appearance fees, speaking costs and availability, contact J.R. Martinez's booking agent for details. Martinez is a retired soldier, actor and spokesman. Long before J.R. Martinez won legions of fans as the winner of Dancing With the Stars, he was inspiring audiences of all kinds with his remarkable story. In March of 2003, J.R. was deployed to Iraq, and on April 5, less than a month into his deployment, he was serving as a driver of a Humvee in Karbala, when his left front tire hit a land-mine. Three other soldiers with J.R. were ejected from the burning vehicle, but he was trapped inside and suffered smoke inhalation and severe burns to more than 40 percent of his body. J.R. claims that while he was fighting for his life and awaiting medical help in Iraq, his sister Anabel, appeared to him, giving him the strength to stay alive. After he was pulled out of the Humvee, J.R. was evacuated to a local medic station in Iraq and then Landstuhl, Germany, for immediate care. He was eventually sent to Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) in San Antonio, Texas. He spent 34 months in recovery at BAMC and underwent 33 different surgeries including skin grafts and cosmetic surgery. During his time in recovery, a nurse asked him to speak to a burn patient, who had just seen his body for the first time and had become withdrawn. After an approximate 45-minute visit, the patient opened the curtain letting light in his room and his heart. J.R. then understood the impact he had on this patient and decided to use his experience to help others, visiting with several of the patients in the hospital, sharing his story and listening to theirs. J.R. has become a highly sought-after motivational speaker, traveling the country to spread his message of resilience and optimism. He devotes himself to showing others the true value in making the most of every situation. He is called on by a wide-range of groups, including large corporations, veterans groups, non-profits and schools, & has shared the stage with the likes of global self-help guru Tony Robbins & Evangelist Dave Roever. To book J.R. Martinez for a speaking event or appearance, contact Christian Speakers 360.