Honoring Matthew Perry's legacy, the Matthew Perry Foundation stands as a beacon of his passion and experience, devoted to aiding those battling addiction. Open to donations, the Foundation aims to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals coping with addiction.
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00:00 Actor Matthew Perry died at the age of 54 at his home on October 28th.
00:05 On November 3rd, the Matthew Perry Foundation was announced in a press release, Variety Reports.
00:11 It is sponsored and run by the National Philanthropic Trust.
00:15 In the spirit of Matthew Perry's enduring commitment to helping others struggling with the disease of addiction,
00:20 we embark on a journey to honor his legacy by establishing the Matthew Perry Foundation,
00:24 guided by his own words and experiences,
00:26 and driven by his passion for making a difference in as many lives as possible, Matthew Perry Foundation, via press release.
00:33 The Matthew Perry Foundation is currently accepting donations to help people struggling with addiction.
00:38 The Foundation also cited Perry's wish to be remembered above all else as someone who helped others battling addiction.
00:45 "When I die, I don't want friends to be the first thing that's mentioned.
00:48 I want helping others to be the first thing that's mentioned.
00:51 I'm going to live the rest of my life proving that."
00:54 Addiction is far too powerful for anyone to defeat alone.
00:58 But together, one day at a time, we can beat it down, Matthew Perry, on the Cue with Tom Power podcast in 2022.
01:06 Perry, who was open about his own experience with addiction,
01:09 turned his former home into a sober living facility that operated until 2015.
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