Every mile I run is to honor the brave kids I work with, whose strength against epilepsy inspires me everyday :)

Hi!! Welcome to my 2026 Chicago Marathon fundraising page for the Danny Did Foundation!

My name is Abby Clark and I am running the 2026 Chicago Marathon with the Danny Did foundation because the children I care for deserve a future filled with hope, safety, and the chance to simply be kids again. As a pediatric neuro nurse, I work with children living with epilepsy every day. I see their bravery up close - their courage in facing seizures, uncertainty, and challenges no child should ever have to endure. Their strength inspires me in ways I can’t fully put into words.

Running 26.2 miles is nothing compared to the miles they walk through their own journeys, so I’m running for them. I’m running to bring awareness, for better support, for life-saving research, and for the families who deserve answers and peace of mind.

Every step I take is for these incredible kids.
Every mile is for a future where epilepsy doesn’t steal moments, childhoods, or dreams.

Thank you for supporting this cause that means so much to me. Together, we can bring hope to their tomorrow!

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.