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Hispanic Heritage Month: Ed Perez. Overcame poverty & lives to help others

Published: January 27, 2024 at 12:52 PMUpdated: June 5, 2024 at 12:17 PM

Tags: news, hispanic heritage month, ed perez, local news, Hispanic Heritage Month, Ed Perez

He overcame the violence of a revolution during his youth, lived in poverty when his family came to America and he has turned his good fortune into a chance to help others. Ed Perez, who was born in Cuba, has made Jacksonville his home and he has made helping others his mission.

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