Delta Gamma @ USF

[Scandia]

I had read this morning in the local paper that there was a Delta Gamma sister with bacterial meningitis at USF.

But since the internet was down at work in the later hours, I had not read the outcome.

My sympathies and condolences go to all Delta Gamma sisters and new members in here.

I am a USF alumna myself, so you bet it touched me.

[Hopeful_Bubbles]

My condolonces to Delta Gamma and the USF community. USD lost a student to bacterial meningitis this spring. Her twin sister has started a philanthropy, Project Janell, to fund meningitis research and to promote organ donation. I believe the site is projectjanell.org

[AOII Angel]

Please...if you know any college students...encourage them to get immunized! This disease strikes college age students and other young adults who are in close quarters. Many colleges have begun to require immunizations against bacterial meningitis because of its high fatality rate. With the immunization, more than 80% of cases can be prevented. Even if this disease does not kill its victims, it will maim them, causing loss of limb in many cases. It's a scary disease that can be prevented. I know this poor girl's parents wish they'd known ahead of time...it's a shame how few people know about this! My heart goes out to them for their loss.

[WVU alpha phi]

How horrible, I know a recent DG alum of USF. What a tragedy.

[pinkyphimu]

This is so sad. My thoughts are with those who knew Rachael.

[AlwaysSAI]

My thoughts are prayers are with the USF community, the Delta Kappa Chapter of Delta Gamma, friends and family of Rachel.

RIP. You will be missed.

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