I am running to Protect Kids with Epilepsy

Hello everyone,

My name is Luis, and on October 11, 2026, I will be running the 2026 Chicago Marathon as a proud member of Team Danny Did.

As the father of an amazing 8-year-old boy living with epilepsy, finding Team Danny Did felt like achieving my greatest personal record. It gave my family hope, support, and the opportunity to be part of something bigger than ourselves.

Every time I wear the Team Danny Did jersey, people ask about the organization. Those conversations allow me to raise awareness about epilepsy and the importance of seizure safety and prevention. It reminds me that every mile I run can help make a difference.

As parents, it’s natural to struggle with accepting that our children may face challenges or special needs. I know that journey personally. Today, I choose to turn that challenge into purpose by running for a cause that is deeply meaningful to my family.

I’m asking for your support as I work to reach my fundraising goal for Team Danny Did. Every donation—no matter the amount—helps provide education, resources, and support that can save lives and bring hope to families affected by epilepsy.

If you’re able to contribute, thank you from the bottom of my heart. If you can’t donate, sharing my fundraiser with your family and friends would mean just as much.

Thank you for believing in this cause and for supporting me on this incredible journey to the finish line.

Thank you,

Luis
Proud Runner, Team Danny Did
2026 Chicago Marathon

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.