Theresa Cassidy's Fundraiser
Team Danny Did in the 2018 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Theresa Cassidy
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Jen Owens
"Best of luck! So happy you are doing this for a great cause. Love your other sisters, -The Owens Girls "
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Carly Ehritz
"Good luck Theresa!!!"
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Susan Rainey
I donated in support of this campaign.
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Marie McTamney
"Good luck on your first marathon!"
Annie Dolan
"Good luck THERESA love you "
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Susanne Walsh
"Good luck!"
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Larry Josey
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Rodrigo Souza
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Chris Gee
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Sarah Shelly
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Dan Roszkowski
"Thank you for selecting a charity that does a lot of good things for a medical condition in epilepsy that too often gets ignored. Gl on the 26.2. "
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Ashley Thacker
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As I embark on my first marathon, I will be thinking of close family and friends who are living with an epilepsy diagnosis.
I am honored to run for a great foundation that advances the awareness of epilepsy and Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP),
Whether your donation is big or small it all goes to great cause. Every penny counts towards saving a life.
My heartfelt thanks.
Theresa
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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."