I am running to Protect Kids with Epilepsy

Hello, family and friends!

I'm thrilled to share that I will be running my second Chicago Marathon this October 2024! This year, I am proudly fundraising $1,250 for the Danny Did Foundation, an organization dedicated to preventing deaths caused by seizures and supporting families affected by epilepsy. Running for this cause makes every mile more meaningful, knowing that each step brings us closer to a world where fewer families suffer the loss of a loved one due to epilepsy.

The Danny Did Foundation was inspired by Danny Stanton, a little boy who tragically passed away from epilepsy at just 4 years old. His parents turned their grief into a mission to raise awareness and provide resources. I am deeply moved by their story and committed to supporting their efforts. Your donation, no matter the size, will fund life-saving education, research, and support.

Please consider contributing to my fundraising campaign. Your generosity will help me cross the finish line and provide hope and support to countless families. Together, we can make a difference and honor Danny's legacy. Thank you for your support and encouragement!

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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 affected 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 3.4 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 with epilepsy, is that seizures can be fatal. More people die as a result of seizures than from fires and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) combined. In addition to deaths caused by drowning, other accidents, and status epilepticus (prolonged seizures), thousands of deaths occur annually from SUDEP, a fact that is little known and too rarely addressed by medical professionals and in public discussions of epilepsy. Danny Did Foundation takes its name from the last line of Danny Stanton’s obituary, written by his dad: “Please go and enjoy your life. Danny did.” We celebrate Danny’s spirit in every child and family we reach.