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We are excited to share an inspiring story that embodies the essence of RIT and what sets us apart. Let us introduce you to a couple whose commitment to giving back stands as a testament to the enduring impact RIT has had on students as they graduate and launch their careers.
Kim Conti DeGroot BS ’90 and Daniel DeGroot were some of the first donors to join the Sentinel Society in 2021, and they also established a student scholarship bequest. It’s more than feeling a need to pay forward financial support to others, they explain. It’s about gratitude.
"I was an RIT scholarship recipient when I was a student. I was one of three children of a single, hard-working, blue-collar mother. It was because of the generosity of others — scholarships from donors — that enabled me to attend such an amazing school. I am who I am today because of my mom’s strength and the support from the donors. The message around what Daniel and I do is about thanking the institutions that helped us when we needed it, and reminding other past scholarship recipients that they are where they are today because of donors.”
We invite you to join Kim and Daniel and become a Sentinel Society member, today. As a Sentinel member, you too will be able to maximize your impact on education, strengthen your connection to RIT, and make a significant impact on our students.
Read more about Kim Conti DeGroot BS ’90 & Daniel DeGroot. >>
