By Teresa Martinez - Belen Jesuit Preparatory School
Photographer: COURTESY PHOTO
Paralympian Rudy Garcia-Tolso speaks to middle school students at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School Oct. 24.
�His message of faith, determination, positive thinking and belief oneself served as an inspiration to our students,� said Carlos Barquin, Belen Jesuit's athletic director.
Throughout his morning presentation, Garcia-Tolson told students about how he lost both legs, overcame challenges and maintained a positive attitude. He encouraged students to remain positive and stay focused on their goals. Garcia-Tolson also took time out of his schedule and swam with the Belen Jesuit swimming team and ran with the cross country team.
Photographer: COURTESY PHOTO
Belen students look at paralympian Rudy Garcia-Tolso's silver medal from the 2012 London Paralympics.