Meadow Walker continues her father's philanthropic legacy by launching Paul Walker Foundation to help students passionate about ocean.
- Sep 13, 2015
AceShowbiz - Paul Walker's daughter Meadow launched a foundation named after her late father on would have been his 42nd birthday. The Paul Walker Foundation teaming up with Monterey Bay Aquarium will give students scholarships to study marine science.
"Reflecting on my father, I found myself reflecting on his passions," Meadow wrote on Instagram September 12 along with a picture of her young self with the late actor. "His passion for the ocean, his passion for rescuing animals, his passion for helping people and his passion for spontaneous goodwill."
She added, "I wanted to start this foundation because I want to share that piece of him with the world. I want to share that part of him with others. I am tremendously proud to be launching The #PaulWalkerFoundation (@paulwalkerfdn) on his birthday. I can't think of a better way to celebrate my father. #DoGood."
"I don't know anyone that loves the ocean as much as Paul did," his brother Cody Walker told PEOPLE. "It will always remind me of him. So, on his birthday, that's where I'll be. We will have a small celebration for Paul with close friends and family - nothing big. Paul was a low-key guy."
"Furious 7" stars paid tribute to their late co-star online. "Happy Bday to my Brother @paulwalker #gonebutnotforgotten #rip," Ludacris wrote on Instagram. Nathalie Emmanuel tweeted, "Happy Birthday @RealPaulWalker #WishYouWereHere." The Rock posted, "Happy birthday brother. Grateful you were born."
Happy birthday brother. Grateful you were born.
#Ohana #PaulWalkerFoundation #DoGood https://t.co/vCotKsnHdC pic.twitter.com/tsTB9nWiwt
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) September 12, 2015Paul Walker studied marine biology at college and continued his passion after claiming fame as an actor. He died at age of 40 in a tragic car crash on November 30, 2013. His brothers Cody and Caleb Walker stepped in as body doubles to complete his scene in the latest "Fast and Furious" movie.
Cody joined Paul's disaster relief organization, Reach Out WorldWide, last year. On his birthday, the organization is raising funds by selling "For Paul" shirts featuring his picture in Haiti in 2010.
