"Regarding the recent passing of my sister, Caroline Cochran-
The outpouring of emotion and sympathy I have received 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 striking young people like my sister, in their prime.

I would request that instead of sending card and gifts in memory of my sister, a donation could be made to the fund I have established in her name. This donation would help towards the research of Lupus with hope a cure could be found, and no family 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

Okay guys, you heard him. So if you have any spare cash, send it in right away.