KDChi Pi Chapter Alum shares what she saw and heard when a man, angry at the government, flew a small commuter plane into an IRS building.

Lyric Olivarez works in Echelon 4 and on Thursday Feb. 18th she heard something that "sounded like an explosion but felt like an earthquake." Listen to her interview on KXAN, an NBC Affiliate in Austin, TX. The footage and her interview also ran on CNN throughout the day.

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KDChi mourns the loss of sister Carolina Santander-Enegren

For Immediate Release: Feb 12, 2010 

Contact:Gina Garcia, VP of Public Affairs         
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It is with a heavy heart that we share the following news regarding the loss of our Kappa Delta Chi Sorority sister, Carolina Santander-Enegren.
 
Carolina Santander-Enegren, (affectionately known as Cari) loving mother to Phillip Antonio (PJ) 4yrs old & Nicholas (Nico) 2yrs old, loving wife to Paul Enegren, the only daughter and youngest of 4 children to Mr. and Mrs. Santander was called home to the Lord on Wednesday February 9, 2010 at Wesley hospital in Wichita, Kansas.

Paul and Cari's two sons were diagnosed with H1N1 in October 2009. Paul and the boys had the virus for about a week and recuperated, while Cari fought for four months in the hospital before succumbing to the illness. Her husband Paul shared the following: "She is the strongest person I know. She had a heart of gold and was always thinking of others.  She was a beautiful wife and mother to our two boys. Please pray for Carolina and our two sons."

Carolina and Paul met as students attending Northwest High School. Their relationship continued long distance when he went to Arizona for college while she went to Wichita State University. Carolina was a charter sister of Kappa Delta Chi's, Alpha-Alpha chapter and graduated in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Minor in Art. Cari and Paul married in 2004 in what seemed like "a fairy-tale dream," according to Paul. When their children were born, Carolina decided to stay home with them. She'd returned to school a year ago, to work on an art degree to go along with her degree in biology. "She was an accomplished artist," Paul said, "and at one point wanted to be a medical illustrator."

Cari's KDChi charter sister Delia Garcia shared the following "She was the best friend you could have and was someone who lit up the room with her smile and positive energy. We were lucky to have known her and called her sister." Another KDChi sister Haydee Serna shared the following about Cari, "she had a gift of making everything beautiful, anything she created or planned was made with so much thought and detail. Her warm personality shined through with her smile and jokes, she always made you feel comfortable and at ease. She was a part of making so many of my KDChi memories from our chartering days, graduation, to her beautiful wedding and the birth of her two children. She is a dearly loved sister." Across the nation, sisters shared their heartfelt condolences on Paul's and sister facebook pages. "Whether or not you knew Cari on a personal level, the loss of a sister is always difficult and can affect us in ways we cannot imagine. If anyone needs support, please reach out to one another," shared KDChi President Akisha Hernandez.

Carolina was born on March 29, 1978 in Chuquicamata, Chile. She will be inducted into the Omega chapter this summer at Kappa Delta Chi's National Convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Family Viewing is Monday Feb 15th 6p-8p at
Downey Lahey West
10515 W. Maple
Wichita, Ks 67209
316.773.4553

Funeral will be Tuesday Feb 16th @1p at
First United Methodist Church
330 North Broadway Street
Wichita, KS 67202-2308
(316) 267-6244

Condolences can be sent to
Paul Enegren
2325 Dogwood Ln.
Wichita, KS 67204-5510

KDChi Kansas Alum Fights For Her Life

H1N1 flu keeps Wichita woman in ICU
BY KAREN SHIDELER
The Wichita Eagle

   Paul Engren talks Monday, Feb.1, 2010, about his wife Carolina, who has been in intensive care since October, 2009, from complications of an H1N1 infection. Paul Enegren doesn't know how much longer his wife might be in a hospital intensive care bed — and it's been more than three months already. He doesn't know how badly her lungs are damaged, or what her future holds, or why H1N1 influenza had such a serious effect on her. But he knows that Sunday night, Carolina Enegren woke up a little bit and mouthed "hi" to him around her ventilator.
And for that, he feels blessed, though he continues to ask for prayers for his wife and for an awareness of the need for flu shots. The Enegrens had received their seasonal flu shots. Because their two boys are young and in preschool programs, they'd planned to be vaccinated against H1N1 as well, but vaccine wasn't yet widely available in the fall, as it is now.

Carolina, who is 31, was the first of the family to become ill from the H1N1 virus, back in mid-October. Paul, 33, and their two sons, Phillip-Antonio, 4, and Nicholas-Emilio, 2, also got sick. They all got better within a few days. But Carolina was left with a cough. And it got worse. "It's not the H1N1 that makes you sick, it's your body's reaction to it," Paul said Monday from a small family room at Wesley Medical Center that has become a second home.

In Carolina's case, the cough progressed into acute respiratory distress syndrome, a lung condition that prevents enough oxygen from getting to the blood. By Oct. 24, Carolina had to be hospitalized. She was moved to intensive care Oct. 27. Weeks and weeks later, she was recovering. "She was coming off the ventilator, talking," he said. But the respiratory distress had left holes in her lungs that had to be repaired, Paul said, and the surgery to do so sent her spiraling downward again. A week ago, "it wasn't looking too good." Family and friends prepared for the worst. Even now, "she's critically ill. Medicines. Ventilator. Pretty much the whole nine yards," Paul said. But Sunday night, she woke up a little bit. "That just started happening," Paul said.

Carolina wasn't at risk for influenza complications. She doesn't smoke or drink. She's active and fit and otherwise healthy and "without a doubt, the best mom I've ever seen."
Carolina and Paul met while they were students at Northwest High School. Their relationship continued long distance when he went to Arizona for college while she went to Wichita State University. They married in 2004, "just kind of a fairy-tale dream," Paul said. When their children were born, Carolina decided to stay home with them. She'd returned to school a year ago, to work on an art degree to go along with her degree in biology. She's an accomplished artist, Paul said, and at one point wanted to be a medical illustrator. With his parents, he owns LS Industries and Winona Van Norman. He is international sales manager, a position that allows him to do much of his work by phone and computer from Carolina's bedside. Both of them have big families and lots of friends, so someone is with Carolina 24 hours a day. Their sons have been to visit a couple of times — they're much too young to be regular visitors, but exceptions were made because of the severity of Carolina's condition.

The boys are doing great, Paul said, though they miss their mother. Paul doesn't know what the future holds for Carolina. "Every day she has a good day, it's a chance for her lungs to heal some," he said. But her lungs still are damaged and distressed — they weren't totally repaired during the surgery in January, she's still on a ventilator, and no one knows yet how much scar tissue there might be. Carolina has to be off the ventilator before she can be moved to rehabilitation. And because no one knows how her lungs are, no one knows how long rehabilitation will take.

Long term, Paul doesn't know whether his wife might require oxygen or other help.
But he does know some things: "We're a family of faith, and prayers are always welcome."
And "Even now we're a blessed family, very blessed." And most important, "She's going to make it out of here. She's going to be fine.... No matter what, it'll be a good life."

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Courtesy Eyewitness News 12, a CBS News affiliate:
Wichita Family: H1N1 Still a Threat
Carolina and Paul Enegren Carolina and Paul Enegren
by Michael Schwanke (WICHITA, Kan)

H1N1 may not be in the news much anymore, but Paul Enegren thinks about it every day.
"She's been in the hospital since October 24th and ICU since the 27th," says Paul talking about his wife, Carolina. Before getting H1N1, 31-year-old Carolina was perfectly healthy. Paul now spends every day at the hospital, and nights with their two young sons.
Paul says the whole family got H1N1.  He and the boys recovered quickly, but Carolina's body reacted differently.  It overreacted causing severe lung damage.

Paul is asking for prayers, and although the prognosis isn't good, his hope isn't fading.
"I think a lot of people still aren't quite sure that it's something real.  It's very real."
Doctors agree and say although there are few cases now, that could change.

"Although the 2009 H1N1 flu virus has been less active lately, it is still circulating and remains a threat," said Dr. Eberhart-Phillips. "Flu activity normally peaks in February or March in Kansas, and it is possible that a similar pattern will occur this year with H1N1."
In addition to vaccination, individuals are encouraged to take the following steps to reduce its spread:

* Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer to get rid of most germs and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
* If you become sick, stay home until at least 24 hours after fever or signs of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications, in order to avoid spreading illness to co-workers and friends.
* Cough or sneeze into a tissue and properly dispose of used tissues.  If you do not have a tissue, cover your cough or sneeze with your elbow and not your hands. 
* Stay healthy by eating a balanced diet, drinking plenty of water and getting adequate rest and exercise. 

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The sisters of Kappa Delta Chi's Alpha Sigma Chapter at Florida State University will take part in Dance Marathon, an annual FSU event held to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network and Shands Hospital.

Dance Marathon at FSU is the university's largest student-run philanthropy. February 12th through February 14th, over 1000 student volunteers (called "dancers") will stand for 40 hours, divided into two 20 hour shifts. Money is raised for Children's Miracle Network at Shands Children's Hospital and The FSU College of Medicine's pediatric outreach programs. 100% of the proceeds directly benefit the children of Tallahassee and surrounding areas. For the first time, these students will stand for a total of 40 hours in one weekend! FSU students are giving an entirely new meaning to Dance Marathon by staying on their feet for as many hours as one would during an entire work week. An additional 1,000 volunteers and over 3,000 visitors will attend the event, including children treated at Shands Hospital.

In fourteen years, DM at FSU has raised over $2 million through the annual Dance Marathon event. Without the support of campus organizations and student volunteers, Dance Marathon would not be where it is today. You're cordially invited to become a part of the KDChi team as they "Give a Weekend, Save a Life," and help the kids of our community.

Support KDChi, FSU, in their efforts to raise money for the Children for Children's Miracle Network and Shands Hospital. Below there is a link onto how to donate to our page.

Thank you in advance for your support,

For the kids,
Kappa Delta Chi, Alpha Sigma Chapter at Florida State University

Laura Bolanos, Alpha Sigma's Corresponding Secretary has set up a page for donations
Donate here! To learn more about the event, please visit the website.

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