Paul Walker's Brother Cody Walker Commits to Continue His Legacy: Thousands of Fans Gather to Pay Tribute to ‘Fast and Furious’ Star
Ever since "Fast and Furious" actor Paul Walker died in a tragic car crash, everyone has been wondering who will step into his shoes and take over his roles and responsibilities. Besides, unfinished "Fast and Furious 7," he has also left behind his charity Reach Out WorldWide. Even though the fate of Brian O'Connor is still undecided in "Fast and Furious 7," Paul Walker's brother Cody Walker has decided to carry out his legacy as the brand manager of the organization.
Paul Walker's Brother Commits to Continue His Legacy through Reach Out WorldWide
According to the recent reports, Paul Walker's 25 year-old brother Cody Walker has taken over the charity called Reach Out WorldWide. In ROWW, he has assumed the role of a brand manager. The charity is devoted to work for those in need especially for providing disaster relief. At the time of actor's death, the charity was working for the aid of victims of Haiyan Typhoon in Philippines.
The charity was a collaborative effort of Paul Walker and his friend and former car racer Roger Rodas, who died with him in the car crash on Nov. 30, 2013.
Cody Walker, made the announcement through Instagram on Sunday via his handle @codywalkeroww. He wrote: "It is with great honor that I have decided to join the ROWW team as Brand Manager. I look forward to working with like-minded individuals and partners to ensure ROWW continues to aid those in need in the years to come. As Paul would say "when you put good will out there, it's amazing what can be accomplished." We can all make a difference in this world and I am honored to join the ROWW team in fulfilling my brother's legacy and ensure that the good my brother did lives on."
Through the message on Instagram, he also expressed his gratitude to the people who supported him and his family during their time of grief. The Instagram message also mentions how greatly he admires his brother's "genuine desire to help others in need." The organization Reach Out WorldWide was founded by Paul Walker in 2010 as a disaster relief.
Paul Walker's lookalike brother Cody Walker was also said to be in talks for filling in the role of the deceased actor in unfinished "Fast and Furious 7." Nothing has been confirmed yet, as filmmakers are still struggling with the script in context of Brian O'Connor's exit.
Thousands Gather to Pay Tribute to "Fast and Furious" Actor Paul Walker at a Memorial Event
According to the reports, a memorial event was organized for Paul Walker fans and racing car enthusiasts by Royston Modified Car Community on Saturday, Jan 18, 2014. The event was organized by Darren Bull who founded Royston Modified.
More than 8000 people gathered in the mass memorial event that paid tribute to the late "Fast and Furious" actor and car enthusiast Paul Walker. The memorial event also raised £27,000 funds for Paul Walker's charity organization Reach Out WorldWide which will now be led by his brother Cody Walker.
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