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# J.R. Martinez
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/dine-kate-sullivan/episode/jr-martinez-ehhtep/
- Published: 2025-04-30T15:45:52.000Z
- Updated: 2025-08-22T09:32:43.000Z
- Description: Veteran, actor, and burn survivor J.R. Martinez's lesson of inspiration to help others.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: To Dine For with Kate Sullivan, Season 7, Episode 704, #ZZZ_Episode_85a0b323-2f88-4483-8755-b0c82a7b5a71, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_cb049c6b-b1c6-4ede-81be-72472f8371d2, #v1.16

J.R. Martinez is an actor, author and burn survivor advocate. In 2003, Martinez was badly burned over 34% of his body while serving in Iraq. Many surgeries later, Martinez turned his tragic story into a lesson of inspiration. J.R. is a passionate supporter of “Operation Finally Home,” which builds homes for veterans, mortgage-free. At his favorite Austin haunt, Pieous, J.R. shares his story.