Nick CannonandAlyssa Scottfound a beautiful way to honor their son’s memory on what would have been his first birthday.
On Friday, the pair announced a foundation in Zen’s honor in ajoint Instagram post.
“June 23rd will forever be a day of celebration. A beautiful lighting ceremony to honor the life of an Angel. Zen’s birth has now transformed into ‘Zen’s Light,’ " Cannon wrote.
“We are proud to announce his new foundation that will help so many others in this world. ‘Zen’s Light’ mission is to foster global excellence in hope, grief care and pediatric healthcare for families and children in need,” the 41-year-oldWild N' Outhost explained.
Cannon went on to thank those who joined the pair for the inaugural event, “specifically the Children’s Hospital of Orange County and our other beautiful partners.”
“Can’t wait for next year where our Lighting Gala will continue [to] grow to help find a cure for pediatric cancer, further research and help console more families during difficult times. 🙏🏾”
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On Thursday, the model, 28,posted on Instagramhonoring her late son withCannonon what would have been the little boy’s first birthday.
“Happy heavenly birthday Zen. At the root of all the emotions I have today there is insurmountable love,” she wrote.
“I always try my best to remain optimistic but right now I can’t help but cry out ‘it’s not suppose [sic] to be like this,'” she continued. “In my mind I can see him smashing his cake and crawling around, tugging at my legs. But the reality is I will blow out his first candle. I will wish he was still here with us. GO REST HIGH 🤍”
Cannon laterrepostedScott’s tribute, adding, “The loving, nurturing, irrefrangible, and strength-filled Amazing Mother [Alyssa] said it way better than I could ever.”
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“We were faithful and hopeful for that time,” Cannon said on his talk show. “We carried on, he was still just playing with his brothers and sisters, I embraced every moment.”
source: people.com
