Alexis Dutour's Fundraiser
Running for a Cause: Fighting for Kids with Epilepsy
Every Mile Means More: Joining the Battle for Better Care and a Brighter Future
Jay and Megan Miles
"Good luck Alexis!"
$100
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PETER CHOJECKI
"Good luck in the Marathon"
$50
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Jan Prchlik
"Run Alexi Run 💪🏻"
$50
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Lee M.
"Good luck Alexis"
$25
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Patty Oey and Henry Hsu
"Good luck!"
$25
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Tim Lange
I donated in support of this campaign.
$100
A supporter of Alexis Dutour
I donated in support of this campaign.
$100
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Jim & Robin Moran
"Robin and I gladly give our support to you and the great cause you've chosen. Go Alexis! "
$100
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Neal Laabs
"Good Luck!"
$100
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BINU PILLAI
I donated in support of this campaign.
Jaime & Janet Acosta
"Great cause and good luck on the race Alex!"
$25
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Jason Hauer
"Shred!"
$25
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levi Horowitz
"Let’s GO"
$75
This year, I’m running the Chicago Marathon with more than just personal goals in mind. I’m running to raise awareness and funds for kids battling epilepsy, a cause that’s become deeply meaningful to me. Epilepsy is a fight that touches many young lives, and I want to make sure these kids don’t have to face it alone. As I lace up my running shoes and train for the big day, I carry with me the strength and hope of every child who deserves better care and more opportunities to thrive.
Every mile I run represents a step toward improving the lives of children affected by this condition. Epilepsy is an unpredictable and challenging battle, but it’s one that can be fought with the right resources and support. The funds raised through this marathon will help provide access to critical care, research, and community resources for kids who need it most. By participating, I hope to make my performance more than just a race—my goal is to contribute to something much bigger: the hope and progress needed for better treatments and a brighter future for these children.
I believe that every effort counts, no matter how big or small, and that together we can make a difference. Running this marathon is my way of standing up for these kids, and I’m asking for your support to help me push even further. Please consider donating to this important cause and join me in the fight for kids with epilepsy. With your help, we can all take strides toward a world where every child has the chance to live without the fear and limitations of 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.