Your donations will raise awareness and support epilepsy research

In 5th grade, I was introduced to Henry Iida, someone who I have the privilege to still call my close friend today. In elementary school, Henry was experiencing seizures and later was diagnosed with epilepsy. Through his own non-profit organization, Henry’s Heroes Foundation, Henry has raised donations towards epilepsy research and even partnered with Danny Did Foundation. Henry is an inspiration for the world and truly is the most resilient person I know. While his journey has involved ongoing challenges, his commitment to creating change is steadfast. Epilepsy remains a persistent battle for many families, and continued research is essential. Your support can help bring us closer to better treatments and ultimately, a cure.

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.