Danny Did love a good get-together. Please join the Danny Did Foundation at one of these upcoming events.
April 7 – June 9th 2012: Danny’s Girls Training Program & 5K Race
To learn more about the Danny’s Girls training program and 5K race, click here.
May 19th 2012: 3rd Annual Evening of Hearts & Hugs
Register today for our 3rd annual signature event! An Evening of Hearts & Hugs will be held in the Jean Marie Ryan Center at Misericordia (6300 N. Ridge, Chicago) from 6- 10 pm on Saturday May 19th. We’ll be proud to honor two exemplary advocates: Dr. Elson So, one of the nation’s foremost epileptologists from the Mayo Clinic, and Vice President of the American Epilepsy Society; and Warren Lammert, Chairman and Co-Founder of the Epilepsy Therapy Project and Epilepsy.com. $80 admission ($90 @ the door) includes plentiful hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and cocktails, live music, and a diverse silent and live auction featuring dinner at Girl and the Goat, vacation homes in Galena and Florida, a cocktail cruise on Lake Michigan, comedy club tickets, hotel stays, a group party at Public House and more. You can preview all auction items here, or, better yet start bidding now online! Live online bidding on select items will end on Thursday evening May 17th. Even if you can’t attend the event, support our cause from afar and bid online to win St. Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee Brewers and Marquette basketball tickets or signed memorabilia from Ted Williams, Larry Bird, Tim Tebow, Phil Mickelson and North Carolina and Bulls great Michael Jordan!
We give special thanks to our high level Hearts & Hugs sponsors and encourage all to support them – they are taking action for our cause! Columbus Vegetable Oils; Flood Brothers Disposal & Recycling Services; Lundbeck; Emfit; The Law Offices of Amari and Locallo; Loftus & O’Meara Staffing; Cyberonics; TMP Development; Frost, Ruttenberg & Roth P.C., CPAs & Business Advisors; Geneva Investment Management of Chicago, LLC; the SmartWatch by Smart Monitor; Guaranteed Rate; Sauganash Montessori School; Dravet Syndrome Foundation; Bernies Tap & Grill; Lizzie McNeill’s Irish Pub; Ray Knoll and CITY Beverage; Joe LaFramboise and Intellisource, Inc.
May 21 – 25, 2012: Jon Duresky’s “Hike For A Cure” on the Appalachian Trial
Grandfather Jon Duresky will for the second consecutive year hike 70+ miles along the Appalachian Trial in the Smoky Mountains to raise money and awareness for epilepsy. Jon takes on this inspiring 5-day challenge for his 3 year-old grandson, Conner, who battles against seizures. Learn more and donate to this incredible effort here: www.events.org/hiking. The funds raised will benefit the Danny Did Foundation. Thank you Jon and good luck!
June 10, 2012: Buzz Cuts and Purple Hair in Norwood Park
Danny Stanton did love a good Buzz Cut. At this fun event hosted by Do or ‘Dye Hair Salon on Sunday June 10th, all buzz cuts (or ‘regular’ boys/men’s haircuts) are free with a donation to the foundation. BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: For women and girls, the stylists will give purple hair extensions – so bring your daughters, mom and sisters too! The extensions are also complimentary with a donation to Danny Did. Purple is the official color of Epilepsy awareness. This event runs from 11 am to 4 pm. Do or ‘Dye Hair Salon is located at 6501 N. Nina in Norwood Park. No reservations involved, just stop on by. Thank you to the great staff at Do or ‘Dye!
June 22-24, 2012: Partners Against Mortality in Epilepsy Conference
This three-day learning event held at the Hilton Orrington in Evanston, Ill. is the first Partners Against Mortality in Epilepsy (PAME) conference devoted predominantly to Sudden Unexpected Death In Epilepsy (SUDEP). Medical professionals, patients and families will come together to support each other and advance understanding. This event is a joint effort of SUDEP Coalition partners, with meeting coordination and production by the American Epilepsy Society. Danny Did Foundation is a proud sponsor of this conference. Individuals and families impacted by epilepsy are welcomed and encouraged to attend! Visit www.aesnet.org/pame for information and to register.
July 15, 2012: 3rd Annual Danny Stanton Kickball Tournament @ Edgebrook Park
Save the date – details to come!
July 28, 2012: The Nil Tap ‘One Club’ Golf Outing to Benefit Danny Did
Save the date – details to come!
October 7, 2012: Team Danny Did in the 2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Online registration for the 2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon closed in record time – only six days! – but there is still a way to be a part of the 45,000-runner field in the world’s second largest marathon if you run for Team Danny Did! Team Danny Did members participate in the marathon to raise funds and awareness for the DDF, and we would love to have you as a part of it. Benefits include a free race entry ($150 value), a free 18-week training program and a free one-year membership to the Chicago Area Runner’s Association (CARA), a $205 value. Click here to learn more about joining Team Danny Did to help us fight epilepsy one mile at a time.
