Nick Carter Launches Mental Health Fund In Honor Of Brother Aaron
By Movieguide® Contributor
Following the death of his brother Aaron, Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter announced the launch of a new mental health fund in his honor.
“Very grateful for the outpour[ing] of love and support for my brother,” Carter wrote in an Instagram Story. “In his memory, a donation fund has been started to benefit @onoursleevesofficial, an important children’s mental health helping families across America.”
He included a link to On Our Sleeves’ donation site, with a note that reads, “Thank you for choosing to celebrate the impact of the life of Aaron Carter with a gift of hope. By honoring Aaron, you help Nick, Angel, and their family’s commitment of helping others.”
Aaron passed away November 5. His cause of death has not yet been revealed.
Movieguide® previously reported on Aaron’s death:
The music world was rocked by the announcement of Aaron Carter’s death earlier this month. The former teen star was 34 years old.
Carter’s brother, Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter, took to Instagram to pay tribute to Aaron.
“My heart is broken,” Nick wrote. “Even though my brother and I have had a complicated relationship, my love for him has never ever faded. I have always held on to the hope that he would somehow, someday want to walk a healthy path and eventually find the help that he so desperately needed.”
Carter had been open about his struggles with addiction and mental health.
“I will miss my brother more than anyone will ever know,” Nick continued. “I love you Chizz. Now you can finally have the peace you could never find here on earth…. God,Please take care of my baby brother.”
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