Program Type:
Author Talk- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will close on April 30, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Program Description
Event Details
Within Our Grasp: Changing Ourselves and the World is the story of Tom Etzel’s transformative journey from grief to empowerment after losing two loved ones, including his beloved niece, on 9/11. Awakened by a spiritual calling, he channeled his grief into action. Taking a profound leap of faith, he was able to walk the path of healing and compassion and work to change the lives of children and youth all over the world.
Tom Etzel is an author, altruist and philanthropist. He is the founder of the Global Peace Building Foundation, a nonprofit organization that empowers young people to become positive change-makers in their communities.
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