My name is Jon Duresky, and I'm
excited about my 2nd Annual Hike along the Appalachian Trail. I'm taking on this 5-day challenge to raise
money and awareness about epilepsy, with the goal of someday (soon!)
finding a cure for this
misunderstood and deadly affliction.
Last year, hiking for
Seize the Day, our local Dacula, Georgia, based organization, we raised over
$2,200. This year, partnering with the Danny Did Foundation, a national organization,
we hope to make an even bigger impact. My motivation for Hiking For a Cure is the same,
however. I don't have the brain of a research scientist, and
will never match the emotional drive of those of you who live with
epilepsy every day. I am just a grandfather who watches my daughter and
her husband deal with the challenges of epilepsy every day, as it
affects their son, my grandson, Conner. Also, I like to hike, and I still
have a body that lets me do that. So I'll put in the miles, 72 total this
year in the rugged Smoky Mountains, and in exchange I ask that you will open your hearts and
wallets, and donate to the Danny Did Foundation to support their mission to prevent deaths caused by seizures. Together, we will find that elusive and much needed cure.
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Perhaps you can donate a $1 for each of the 72 miles that I hike, however, any donation amount is appreciated. As an added bonus, the top donor will receive a special prize! Check this
page often to see what it is, but we will guarantee that you will not be
disappointed!