26.2 Miles, One mission- To Raise awareness and fund research for Epilepsy and Sudden Unexpected Deaths in Epilepsy

Hello my name is Anthony Diaz, I am running for the Danny Did foundation. My runner's journey started 6 years ago when I was a Freshmen in High school and joined my schools Cross country and Track team. Running to me at that point turned into a teacher. It allowed me to see what was achievable in my life. It was not long ago that a very good friend of mine referred me to run for Danny Did. I saw this as a opportunity to achieve something completely bigger than just a race, something that would impact the world and help those who suffer from epilepsy and their love-ones. Help me help them by donating and checking out my foundation's website. Thank you :)

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."The Danny Did Foundation greatly appreciates our runners' time and commitment in supporting those who face seizures. Thank you for raising funds and awareness for epilepsy and SUDEP.

Please visit: Danny Did Foundation