The this student’s work latino immigrant in Phoenix, Arizona almost prevents attending their graduation, reported the media Arizona’s Family.
Latino job denies him the right to go to graduation
Luis Gastelum, a 19-year-old immigrant from Mexico, came to the United States two years ago for a better life.
Luis works at Marshalls store in Phoenix. Said his boss I would not give him the day off to go to his graduation Y threatened to fire him if he didn’t show up for work.
When one of his teachers found out what was happening, he reached out to help.
They help Latino immigrants to attend their graduation
On Thursday, May 27, Shayman Richardson opened a page of GoFundMe to raise funds for Gastelum.
Has been collected more than $ 7,700 in less than 2 days.
Richardson said everything is so Gastelum can quit his job and attend graduation.
“It is brilliant. I’ve seen him overcome so much adversity And it is so humble. Keep smiling, it goes on and on and on, ”Richardson told Arizona’s Family.
According to the description of the GoFundMe, his parents are in Mexico and he has a little sister that he supports.
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