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Sinai Forum: “Live Inspired: Resilience, Gratitude and the Strength to Overcome” with John O’Leary

November 8, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

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Join the Sinai Forum at Purdue University Northwest for “Live Inspired: Resilience, Gratitude and the Strength to Overcome” with John O’Leary.

John O'Leary

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John O’Leary is an internationally recognized speaker, bestselling author and host of the “Live Inspired” podcast. At age nine, O’Leary was severely burned in a home accident that left him with burns on 100 percent of his body and less than a one percent chance of survival.

After enduring months in the hospital, multiple surgeries and years of painful rehabilitation, he was profoundly shaped by the encouragement of legendary sports announcer Jack Buck, whose friendship helped inspire O’Leary’s lifelong message of resilience, purpose and gratitude.

His bestselling books “On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life” and “In Awe: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning and Joy”—along with the feature film “Soul on Fire”—share his extraordinary story of perseverance and hope.


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Purdue Northwest James B. Dworkin Student Services & Activities Complex
1401 South US HWY, 421
Westville, Indiana

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