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Allison Woytych's Fundraiser
Running for Thomas: Finding Joy in Every Mile
Please support my marathon to benefit children with epilepsy
A supporter of Allison Woytych
"The Woytych family is full of badasses!"
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Rosie Stephans
I donated in support of this campaign.
$50
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Sara Musekamp
"“Sweating for Thomas” on this shirt😉 love you all❤️❤️"
$50
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Danielle Emma
"We are so proud of you! Love you! Danielle, Shawna and Noah"
$100
A supporter of Allison Woytych
"You are incredible parents-Thomas and Maddie are truly blessed. Nonna and Papa love you all so much."
$500
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Jeanne Harbour
"Dear Allison Prayers for you on your journey! Love Jeanne and Bob"
$50
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Tracy & Jim Ryan
"Jim and I couldn't be happier to support you, Allison! It's great to hear that Thomas is doing well. Not surprising because he has great parents! "
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Mike & Ann Sample
"Excellent motto & adorable pics of your beautiful family! Our kids remind us of the great joy of seeing things thru their eyes. Wishing u a great run!"
$50
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John Bell
"Great cause for a great kid with great parents (& grand parents). All the best for young Thomas!"
$50
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Becky Deuerling
"Always good news to hear how Thomas and all of you are doing from your mom!"
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Zachary Woytych
I donated in support of this campaign.
$300
This October, I am taking on 26.2 miles at the Chicago Marathon for the Danny Did Foundation, a cause that hits very close to home. My son, Thomas, lives with epilepsy, and he is the "why" behind every step of my training.
The motto of this organization is "Please go and enjoy your life. Danny did." In our house, we try to live by those exact words every single day. Despite the challenges and uncertainties that come with epilepsy, Thomas finds immense joy in the world around him. He teaches us daily what it means to truly enjoy life to the fullest, finding pure happiness in everyday moments, songs, and games.
I am running to support a cause that benefits Thomas and other children living with epilepsy. By donating to my marathon fundraiser, you are helping us protect the joy that Thomas brings into the world. Thank you for supporting our journey and for helping us honor Danny’s legacy.
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.