Katherine Mancuso's Fundraiser
I am running to Protect Kids with Epilepsy
Please support my Marathon for Danny Did Foundation
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Katherine Mancuso
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Tim McLaughlin
"Run Kadi Run!"
Thank you for considering a donation to support my 26.2 mile Chicago Marathon run dedicated to those facing epilepsy.
When I first set out to run marathons, I made a promise to give a deeper purpose to every mile. This year, as I take on my 6th marathon and my 3rd Chicago Marathon, I am honored to run in support of the Danny Did Foundation, an organization that has touched countless lives within the Epilepsy community.
My connection to the Danny Did Foundation runs deep. I have been involved through their annual Evening of Hearts and Hugs, witnessing firsthand the incredible impact they make. This year, I felt compelled to take my support further by dedicating my race to raise awareness and funds for those impacted by Epilepsy.
Running 26.2 miles is a challenge, but it pales in comparison to the daily challenges faced by those living with Epilepsy. I am inspired by the resilience of this community and motivated to make a difference.
Please consider supporting my run as I lace up, not just to cross the finish line, but to help improve safety, education, and bring hope to those impacted by seizures, honoring the legacy of Danny Stanton. Together, we can make a meaningful difference for families and continue the vital work of the Danny Did Foundation.
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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.