Edward Rasky
Edward turned 84 on September 22, 2009. Ed never finished high school but did return to school after 1945 and completed all 5 years of high school in one year. He went to the University of Toronto and received his B.A. in 1951. He had an M.A. in Guidance from Cal State Los Angeles in 1962.
Ed was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He moved to Los Angeles in 1953 and has been here ever since. He taught English in the LAUSD for 36 years and was a Head Counselor for 10 years. He taught in Elmvale, Ontario for one year and two years for the Army Brats in Wursburg, Germany.
Ed retired in 1991 and didn't begin writing until that time. He likes writing short stories, a little poetry, and sometimes non-fiction. He has written a novel about Iran bombing Jerusalem with an H Bomb.
He has an unusual hobby - running. He has run 25 marathons and six half marathons. He raises money for children with cancer. As a result of his efforts he has raised $160,000 over the last 27 years. Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times in Idyllwild is where the children with cancer go to camp for a week for free.
Ed Rasky has three children and two grandchildren. On August 22nd he will celebrate 55 years of marriage. His grandchildren were adopted 15 years ago.
On week-ends Ed does clowning at retirement homes. His clown name is Peachy Keen.
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