" Don't give up, don't ever give up" obviously Cliff DeVries didn't & hasn't. 👏👏

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I'm very proud of this fellow RIT Tiger. True champions don't let anything deter them. The love that is shown by others when Cliff DeVries
 overcomes adversity 25 years ago, and again on his  dive last year, is heartwarming & inspirational. Many could learn a life lesson both on Cilff's determination , & to love those who are brave & strong enough to climb the diving or life ladder  again.

Watch "A tumor ended Cliff Devries’ Olympic dreams, but paralysis can’t stop him from diving | E:60" on YouTube

https://youtu.be/myz9Bq_ZSbc

Powerful, inspirational, amazing.
Congratulations Cliff you represent RIT as well as anyone.  👏👏

When you think you can't do it, think again, you can,  with the right determination & mind set.

Anthony J. Schmitt III
 RIT MBA '86

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