"Mr. Quinn: On Feb. 22, 2003, Carl Riccio, my cousin, a 17-year old junior at Watchung Hills (N.J.) HS, broke his neck during a high school wrestling match. Carl was an undefeated wrestler and a star baseball player.

"Carl is currently listed a a quadraplegic and the doctors have given him a 1% chance of recovering. Luckily, he is at one of the best spinal care facilities in the country now, the Kessler Institute in West Orange.

"It would mean a great deal to him if you could post a get-well message to him on his Web site (http://www.carlricciotrust.com). But even more importantly, maybe you could plug the upcoming fundraiser for Carl on May 27 (tonight) at Mayfair Farms.

"Carl's Web site has links to letters that people can print out and mail to their senators and representatives urging them to pass vital stem cell research laws. These laws will allow American scientists to come out of the Dark Ages and into the cutting edge of research that other countries currently excel in. Once again, thank you for all your help and support. - Daniel J. McCarey."