"Dancing with the Stars" contestant J.R.
Martinez will talk about his work with a charity providing
new homes for injured soldiers, when he visits the International Builders' Show
next month.
"Dancing with the Stars" contestant J.R. Martinez
will talk about his work with Operation Finally Home, a charity providing new
homes for injured soldiers, when he visits the International Builders' Show
next month.
Martinez, himself an Iraq war veteran, will speak at the
Feb. 8-11 conference at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
"J.R. Martinez won the hearts of many viewers with
his can-do attitude and spirit even before he won the dance competition,"
said Bob Nielsen, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders, which
sponsors the Builders’ Show. "Having the opportunity to hear his inspiring
story is another great reason to attend the Builders' Show."
While in Iraq, Martinez suffered extensive injuries,
including burns over 40 percent of his body, after the left front tire of his
vehicle hit a land mine. After he recovered and was discharged from the Army,
he became an actor and motivational speaker before appearing on "Dancing with
the Stars.”
