One day after celebrating what would have been their late son Zen’s birthday with a lighting ceremony, Nick Cannon and Alyssa Scott announced the launch of a new pediatric cancer foundation in Zen’s name. “June 23rd will forever be a day of celebration,” Nick wrote on Instagram on Friday, June 24. “A beautiful lighting ceremony to honor the life of an Angel. Zen’s birth has now transformed into ‘Zen’s Light,” he continued. “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.” In December 2021, Nick revealed on his show that Zen had died at just 5 months old after being diagnosed with brain cancer. On Instagram this week, he thanked “everyone who joined us at this inaugural event” and name-checked “the Children’s Hospital of Orange County and our other beautiful partners.” Nick added: “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. ??”
Source: Nick Cannon and Alyssa Scott launch pediatric cancer foundation in honor of late son Zen
