Justin Liljegren's Fundraiser
I am running the 2017 Chicago Marathon for Epilepsy Awareness.
Help me reach my goal and make a difference by donating today.
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Bryan Liljegren
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Janice Liljegren
"Great job Justin!!!"
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Shakee Hitik
"Thank you for your commitment and making a difference. You are a shining star to all that know you. Good luck Justin. Life is Good, Shakee"
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Jamie Liljegren
"My brother is pretty awesome ❤️ Looooooove youuuuuu"
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Ron & Kathy Cikowski
"Good luck Justin!"
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Eduardo Diaz
"Go Justin. Gitter Done. A worthy and noble cause."
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Beatriz Muñoz
"You're amazing Justin!"
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Gina Geils
"Good Luck!"
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Alan Pergande
"You're a good man Justin!! "
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Shakee Hitik
"You are a terrific person doing a wonderful thing for this charity. You will beat your last time with flying colors. God bless, Shakee"
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Diane Johnston
"I know you can do it,have fun!"
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Lesley Cochran
"Good luck!!"
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Janice Liljegren
"To help research find a cure or other ways to manage this disease so no other parents and siblings have to experience SUDEP like Danny Did."
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Casey O'Dell
"Your mom is always spreading joy ❤️ Good luck, Justin :)"
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Michelle Silk
"Your mom will be the end as a hugger! :-)"
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I ran my first Chicago Marathon in 2012 while a Sophomore at Northern Illinois University. To this day I consider it one of my greatest accomplishments and achievements to push your body past limits. After running I knew I wanted to do it again but with a purpose.
I have looked into many foundations and charities but haven't found one that quite touched me like the Danny Did foundation when my mother brought it to my attention. Listen to his brother speak in a radio commercial posted below to get an idea of what this means to a family and group of people struggling with epilepsy.
Thank you,
Justin
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 Foundation's 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 impacted 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 nearly 3 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 impacted by the disorder, is that seizures can be fatal. More people die as a result of seizures than from fires and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) combined. The causes of death can vary and include drowning, other accidents and status epilepticus (prolonged seizures). In addition, thousands of deaths occur annually from SUDEP, a fact that is little known and too rarely addressed in public and in medical circles. The name of the Danny Did Foundation originates from the last line of Danny Stanton's obituary, written by his dad: "Please go and enjoy your life. Danny did."