Walter has African roots as his mother was from Zimbabwe.  He spent many of his younger years there.  Walter had supported the Makindu Children’s Program for 19 years.  Walter’s Charlottesville, VA  based restaurant, The Shebeen Pub, and his catering business, The Catering Outfit, have hosted numerous fundraisers for the MCP.   He has been on three Proper Walk Safaris in 2016, 2021, 2023.