A Message From Howie D. Regarding the recent passing of my sister, Caroline Cochran.

The outpouring of emotion and sympathy I have recieved from the fans and the media has been overwhelming. Caroline was only 37 when she lost her battle with the disease called Lupus. This disease effects the immune system, often young people like my sister, in their prime.

I would request that instead of sending cards and gifts in memory of my sister, a donation could be made to a fund i have established in her name. This donation would help towards the reearch of Lupus with hope a cure could be found, and no one would have to suffer a loss such as ours.

You can send any donations to:

Caroline Cochran- Lupus Fund at Florida Hospital
c/o Florida Hospital Foundation
616 E. Rollins St.
Suite 103
Orlando, FL 32803

Thank you.

Howie D. of the Backstreet Boys