Author and speaker John O’Leary to appear Aug. 23 in Hermiston

Good Shepherd Healthcare System is presenting Live Inspired, an event featuring author and speaker John O’Leary, on Aug. 23 in Hermiston.

It starts at 6 p.m. at the Hermiston Conference Center, 415 S. Highway 395.

O’Leary was badly burned in a household accident when he was 9 years old and wasn’t expected to live.

But he’s gone on to find success, writing the popular book, On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, go to tinyurl.com/liveinspiredhermiston or call 541-667-3509.

This story was originally published August 10, 2017 at 4:28 PM with the headline "Author and speaker John O’Leary to appear Aug. 23 in Hermiston."