Matthew Perry Foundation Established, to Help People Fighting Addiction.
Actor Matthew Perry died at the
age of 54 at his home on Oct. 28.
On Nov. 3, the Matthew Perry Foundation was announced in a press release, 'Variety' reports.
It is sponsored and run by the
National Philanthropic Trust.
In the spirit of Matthew Perry’s
enduring commitment to
helping others struggling with
the disease of addiction, , Matthew Perry Foundation, via press release.
... we embark on a journey to honor
his legacy by establishing the
Matthew Perry Foundation, guided by
his own words and experiences, and
driven by his passion for making a
difference in as many lives as possible, Matthew Perry Foundation, via press release.
The Matthew Perry Foundation is currently accepting donations to help people struggling with addiction.
The foundation also cited Perry's wish
to be remembered above all else as
someone who helped others battling addiction.
The foundation also cited Perry's wish
to be remembered above all else as
someone who helped others battling addiction.
When I die, I don’t want ‘Friends’ to
be the first thing that’s mentioned —
I want helping others to be the
first thing that’s mentioned, Matthew Perry, on the 'Q With Tom Power' podcast in 2022.
I’m going to live the rest of
my life proving that. Addiction is
far too powerful for anyone to
defeat alone. But together, one
day at a time, we can beat it down, Matthew Perry, on the 'Q With Tom Power' podcast in 2022.
Perry, who was open about his own experience
with addiction, turned his former home into a
sober living facility that operated until 2015