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UFC Champion Speaks to Wayne's Passaic County Technical Institute Students

Inspirational speaker and UFC Champion Matt Hamill visited PCTI students to discuss his amazing life journey.

Matt “the Hammer” Hamill, a UFC champion and inspirational speaker, visited Passaic County Technical Institute (PCTI) in Wayne to share his moving life story with 250 ASL and deaf students.

Known as a role model to the deaf and wrestling community, Matt Hamill chronicled the highs and lows of his life, all leading up to the outstanding achievement of becoming a national champion.

Students watched a movie based upon the deaf fighter’s life and then participated in a highly entertaining Q&A session. All in attendance were entranced by Matt Hamill’s wildly engaging personality. They full enjoyed his awe-inspiring tale of discovering his life’s passion and pursuing his dreams.

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