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Teenmag.com reader and 2Gether fan Christine Chan, who wrote about meeting the band last fall, was so saddened by the death of

Michael Cuccione and inspired by the exemplary life he led, that she wanted to share her feelings with her fellow "QT" fans. "I'm really

happy there was a person like Mike around who did so much for me without even knowing me," Christine says. "He was just SUCH a

great guy! I feel really bad for his family and friends. They must be going through some tough times."

Tribute to Michael Cuccione






Michael Cuccione

January 5, 1985-January 13, 2001

In loving memory of a person who gave so much and died too soon . . .

Michael Cuccione, best known for his role of "Q.T." in the hit series "2Gether," was an inspiration to us all.


At the age of nine, Mike was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease (a form of cancer). His amazing perseverance drove him to fight the

disease and endure long months of chemotherapy. Especially since he was so young, these times were undoubtedly rough for him,

but despite his own troubles, Michael wrote songs and founded the Michael Cuccione Foundation to raise money for others who were

going through what he knew so well. Mike showed all kinds of simple, selfless acts of kindness that proved his genuine compassion for

all people.

Mike's passing has opened my eyes to many things. But the hardest thing I've had to accept is that no one is immortal. It's quite a

scary thought, but, from Michael's example, I've also learned something very valuable. He taught me that in a short time, you can truly

make a difference and impact peoples' lives in so many ways. In the sixteen years that Mike lived, he raised a half of a million dollars

for cancer research, and brightened far more than half a million lives. Mike was such a positive person, that I know that he would want

us to bring new life from his death, and make an effort to reach out to the needs of others. Hopefully, we can all fallow his example and

unite to change the world. Always remember Mike's words: "Together we can make a difference!"

Mike brought us all so much happiness through his many talents. Although he was only on this Earth for a short time, he fully achieved

his life's mission: "to make a difference." His charismatic personality brought joy to everyone he came in contact with (and even those

who didn't get the chance to meet him in person!). His genuine kindness inspired us to be better people, and his suffering made us

courageous in the face of hardships. Mike may have passed from this Earth, but I know his spirit will continue to live in our hearts forever.


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