Nick Carter and Angel Carter launched a charity to raise awareness for mental health, following the death of their brother, Aaron Carter, via page six.
“So grateful for the outpouring of love and support for my brother,” the Backstreet Boys member wrote in part on his Instagram Story about donating the fund. “In his name, a new endowment fund has been started to benefit @onoursleevesoffical, a leading children’s mental health organization helping families across the United States.”
Fans and supporters can make a monetary donation on the fund’s page, which features the message: “Thank you for choosing to celebrate the impact of Aaron Carter’s life with a gift of hope. By honoring Aaron, you help Nick, Angel and his family’s commitment to helping others.”
Aaron’s twin sister Angel also urged her fans to pay tribute to the late singer by donating during this “incredibly dark time,” via Page six.
“Mental health is so incredibly important. It is not talked about enough and is often overlooked,” he wrote in his own story. “Mental illness creates so many different problems in your life and can lead to serious problems like addiction.”
She continued: “Aaron was an incredibly kind, gentle, talented and funny person. We hope you choose to remember the Aaron we all love dearly and continue to share those beautiful memories of him.”
According to the non-profit organization’s press release (via people magazine), “On Our Sleeves is on a mission to provide every community across the United States with access to the free, evidence-based educational resources needed to end stigmas around childhood mental health, as well as educate families and the defenders”.
Aaron died on November 5, 2022, at the age of 34. The singer and actor rose to fame in 1997 with his self-titled debut album, followed by Aaron’s Party (Come get it) (2000), oh aaron (2001), Another earthquake! (2002) and LOVE (2018), via People Magazine.
