Jaime Escalante, the teacher whose success in teaching underperforming students calculus at Garfield High in Los Angeles, which inspired the film “Stand and Deliver” has run out of funds to treat his cancer.
Cast member Vanessa Marquez, who portrayed Escalante’s wife in “Stand and Deliver, said that so far they’ve raised $5,000 of the $30,000 Escalante needs to continue his cancer treatments.
Escalante gained international attention when he successfully taught students the ins and outs of higher math, enabling them to pass their A.P. tests and go on to college.
Escalante was born in La Paz, Bolivia, 80 years ago. After retiring from teaching in Los Angeles, California, he and his wife moved back to his wife’s home town of Cochabamba, Bolivia, in 2001 where he now resides.
Marquez said she and others are putting together a
fund raiser for Escalante. She said contributions can be sent to: "Friends of Jaime;" C/O FASE; 236 West Mountain Street; Suite 105; Pasadena, CA 91103. Those wishing to make a contribution by credit card can call 626-793-5300.
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