Kelly Christian Hamilton's Fundraiser
I am running 26.2 miles in honor of my daughter, Clare. I am running 26.2 miles for Danny Did, I am running 26.2 miles for epilepsy awareness
I need your help to make a difference in the lives of those living with seizures, please donate today.
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Amy Christian
"Kelly, we are so proud of you and your dedication to Team Danny Did! You're an inspiration to us all. Lots of love and support, A, S, R, J, & O"
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I am running the 2017 Chicago Marathon with Team Danny Did to raise awareness about epilepsy and Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP). Calling attention to epilepsy is very personal for me and my family. Our daughter Clare was diagnosed with epilepsy at age 4. She suffered from tonic-clonic, myoclonic, and absence seizures. The cause of her seizures is unknown. Through great medical care and a miracle (Clare's neurologist's word not ours), Clare has been seizure free for 9 years.
Still, there are many families that struggle everyday with the effects of epilepsy. It is heartbreaking and terrifiying to watch a loved one suffer a seizure. That is why I have joined the Danny Did foundation. Danny Did is named of honor of 4yo Danny who passed away from a seizure, and his parents are dedicated to prevent any more deaths from epilepsy. Please help me honor Danny, Clare, and all the other people living with epilepsy. Peace & Love!
About Danny Did Foundation
Founded by Chicago parents Mike and Mariann Stanton in 2010 after the sudden death of their four-year-old son Danny, the Danny Did Foundation's primary mission is to prevent deaths caused by seizures. The Foundation advances public awareness of epilepsy and Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP), strives to improve communication about SUDEP between medical professionals and families impacted by seizures, and advocates for the mainstream acceptance and use of seizure detection and prediction devices that may assist in preventing seizure-related deaths.
Epilepsy affects nearly 3 million people in the United States and 65 million people worldwide. One in 26 Americans will develop epilepsy during their lifetime. But what few people understand, including many people impacted by the disorder, is that seizures can be fatal. More people die as a result of seizures than from fires and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) combined. The causes of death can vary and include drowning, other accidents and status epilepticus (prolonged seizures). In addition, thousands of deaths occur annually from SUDEP, a fact that is little known and too rarely addressed in public and in medical circles. The name of the Danny Did Foundation originates from the last line of Danny Stanton's obituary, written by his dad: "Please go and enjoy your life. Danny did."