‘Fast & Furious” star Paul Walker died in a car accident with his friend Roger Rodas in Valencia in 2013. The two men were among the founders of the charity, Reach Out Worldwide, and had been at a fundraising event in Santa Clarita.
Since then, there have been informal fan memorials for Walker, but the first sanctioned event has finally been slated. The In Memory of Paul Car Hangout will be held at the College of the Canyons in Valencia May 20.
“The Santa Clarita Valley community sure came together after the crash and tried to help in any way possible – it was an act of love and compassion,” In Memory of Paul Car Hangout organizer Chris Lee said in a press release. “I see the Car Hangout as an extension of that, for this community to come together again and help the organization Paul left behind that does amazing things for people who cannot help themselves. To me, it’s a reflection of God’s love for us.”
Lee never met Walker, but admired how he worked to help others. Lee, owner of sports training programs Starting5 and Starting6, got to know Caleb Walker and Cody Walker, and wanted to raise money for their brother’s Pasadena-based organization, which has continued. All admission and sponsorship proceeds for the In Memory of Paul Car Hangout will benefit Reach Out Worldwide.
The In Memory of Paul Car Hangout will feature a car show, including classic, imported and exotic vehicles, celebrity vehicles and cars built in Santa Clarita for the “Fast & Furious” films. There will also be celebrity appearances, vendors, food and more.
Vehicles are still being accepted for the show. The fee is $25 per car with a limit of two per person.
In addition to the event, a VIP lunch with Caleb Walker and Cody Walker is being offered for $250. It includes a goodie bag and a photo opportunity with the brothers.
If you want to go to the In Memory of Paul Car Hangout
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, May 20.
Where: College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia.
Tickets: $5 general and free for children 5 and under. $250 optional VIP lunch. $25 per vehicle car show entry. Proceeds benefit Reach Out WorldWide.
Information: www.inmemoryofpaul.com.
This article originally appeared in the Mercury News.