Ruth Cusick on the Generous Magdalena Aguirre

Attorney Ruth Cusick tells us about Magdalena Aguirre, an immigrant from El Salvador, who transcended her role as childhood caretaker to become a close friend and inspiration for Ruth’s career as a social justice advocate. An irreverent and vibrant storyteller, Magdalena never showed fear or hinted at the hardship she endured escaping Civil War in her native country. Instead, Magdalena created a stable life for herself and her daughter, welcomed and helped new immigrants, and sent money back to El Salvador to construct a compound of humble homes for her relatives there… all while she was caring for Ruth’s family with joy and humor. Check out Ruth’s heartfelt testimony about her dear Nana and how she changed so many lives.

“She came from so little and has done so much.”

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