Howie In Mexico

Back - Index - Submissions - - What is RSS? Date: May 26, 2002 Source: Heraldo.com.mx - Mexico Submitted By: Gina Cates Howie Dorough combines his humanitarian work without neglecting his work with the Backstreet Boys Howie Dorough, member of the popular group the Backstreet Boys, made a break in his global musical activities with Kevin, AJ, Nick, and Brian, to visit our country along with his sister, Pollyanna Dorough, to promote his Dorough Lupus Foundation, which helps people (afflicted with) Lupus. In this manner, the Latin Backstreet Boy took advantage of his time in Mexico to participate in a marathon radiothon which was organized by EXA, which also promoted this organization (DLF) of which he is the founder and which he represents around the work, taking advantage of his membership in the band famous for its song "Everybody". "Its perfect that thanks to my status as a singer, I can help many people, and the good way to do it by promoting sufficient information and economic means to combat this illness that, unfortunately, doesn't have a cure", Howie said in the press conference that he made, at which Howie's put aside his celebrity image in order to show his humanitarian side. "The main priority of this foundation - indicated by the siblings - is to contribute the resources necessary to investigate possible cures for this illness; as well as launch information campaigns on its causes, symptoms, and the care that afflicted patient should have". "As much time as my activities in the group allow me, I will be starting conferences and carrying the message in order that the people will be informed as to what is is happening with this padecimiento (??? illness? movement/program/activity? ); my sister Pollyanna is dedicating the major part of her time working in the Foundation, carrying my presence (thoughts, ideas) to all the places she visits." The Dorough Lups Foundation was created by Howie when his sister Caroline died from Lupus 4 years ago, at the age of 37. Since that moment this organization has dedicated itself to help Lupus patients and to inform the general population about it. Lupus attacks women between the ages of 15 and 35 years, and men between the ages of 20 and 40 years. This illness is not contagious and, in Mexico, 2 million have this illness and 50 percent of them don't know they have it. In other topics, and about his work as a member of the Backstreet Boys, Howie commented that at this time, the group can be found recording their new album work, which is being supervised by Glen Ballard , chief producer for Alanis Morrisette, (and) which will be released globally in the month of September. Thanks to misha for the translation Comment on this item. Recent Comments Submitted by: William Submitted by: Shawn Submitted by: Halz Submitted by: Kevin Shen Submitted by: Eugene Submitted by: Louise Submitted by: Joe Submitted by: Greg Guepy Submitted by: Monika Comment on this item. Next Item: BSB wins Best group of the year at Japan VMA's Prev Item: Boy, You're Pretty