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Tim Quinlan's Fundraiser
From Diagnosis to Determination: Running for Danny Did
Please support my Marathon for the Danny Did Foundation
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Shari Soward
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BONNIE MAUR
"Good for you Tim! I admire you wanting to pay it forward. I wish you the best as you run the marathon and wish you continued good health! "
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I'm running the 2026 Chicago Marathon for the Danny Did Foundation for a very personal reason.
Earlier this year, I was diagnosed with epilepsy after experiencing my second seizure- this one while driving on the highway with my wife in the passenger seat. In a moment that could have ended very differently, she was able to take control of the car and bring it to a stop, saving both of our lives.
That experience changed how I see risk, safety, and how quickly life can shift. It also made me deeply aware of how many families are affected by epilepsy every day; often without the education, resources, or support needed to prevent tragic outcomes.
The Danny Did Foundation works to prevent epilepsy related deaths through awareness, education, and safety initiatives. Supporting their mission means helping families have the information and tools that can truly save lives.
I'm grateful every day that my story didn't end differently- and I am running to help others have the same chances. Thank you for supporting this cause and being part of something that truly matters.
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.