Mitchell & Jessica Hofstede's Fundraiser
We are running to Protect Kids with Epilepsy
Marianne Henry
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Mitch Guess
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Andrew Johnson
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Amber Bowles
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Mike Bowman
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Jerry Brumfield
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Taylor Brumfield
"Better you than me haha"
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On October 12, 2025, Mitchell and Jessica will be running the Chicago Marathon for a charity close to their heart, the Danny Did Foundation. Eleven years ago, Mitchell faced an unexpected diagnosis of adult-onset epilepsy after suffering a Grand Mal seizure. This event completely changed the trajectory of his life, and he now considers himself extraordinarily lucky to have all of his symptoms well managed by medication. Many others are not as fortunate, and Mitch and Jess would like to give back to that community by raising money for the Danny Did Foundation, a group that works to promote public awareness of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP), and increase access to potentially life-saving seizure detection and prediction devices.
Thank you for considering a donation to support our 26.2 mile Chicago Marathon run dedicated to those facing epilepsy.
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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 Foundations 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.