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Summits PodcastEpi 95: Persevering through Breast Cancer with Jasmine GonzalvoIn episode 95 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Jasmine Gonzalvo, Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Purdue University College of Pharmacy and breast cancer survivor. Tune in as Jasmine shares her breast cancer journey and the priorities she has now in survivorship. “Cancer gave me the slap in the face that I needed to be present for the right reasons.”
2025-10-2431 min
Summits PodcastEpi 94: Overcoming Obstacles with Will DesJeanIn episode 94 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by osteosarcoma survivor Will DesJean. Tune in as Will shares his cancer story, the setback he experienced this past year, and how he’s getting back to what he loves most – friends, fun, and most of all – swimming.
For more of Will’s story, tune in to episode 32 with his parents, Chris and Stacy DesJean: https://youtu.be/400NoR1ogVM
2025-10-0131 min
Summits PodcastEpi 93: Pediatric Cancer Research with IU School of Medicine’s Dr. Nur DamayantiIn episode 93 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Dr. Nur Damayanti, cancer researcher at IU School of Medicine. Tune in as Dr. Damayanti shares the personal cancer diagnosis that changed the trajectory of her career and the Heroes Foundation funding that is supporting her project to study new treatment methods for children with rare brain cancers.
Learn more about recent Heroes Foundation gifts: https://www.heroesfoundation.org/the-heroes-foundation-has-awarded-nine-exciting-indiana-cancer-projects-with-223500-in-funding/
2025-09-0958 min
Summits PodcastEpi 92: Providing basic needs to Indiana cancer patients with Joyce IrwinIn episode 92 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Joyce Irwin, President/CEO of the Community Health Network Foundation. Tune in as Joyce shares the genetic testing that led to her double mastectomy, her pancreatic cancer diagnosis, and how she’s giving back through her work at the Community Health Network Foundation.
2025-08-2041 min
Summits PodcastEpi 91: Volunteerism and raising the next generation of cancer fighters with Lori WheelerIn episode 91 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by long-time Heroes Foundation volunteer Lori Wheeler. Tune in as Lori shares the cancer stories that have shaped her family and how she is raising her children to make a difference in their communities.
2025-07-2930 min
Summits PodcastEpi 90: Men’s mental health with @buildingarefuge and Brandon LeumIn episode 90 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Brandon Leum, Founder of @buildingarefuge. Tune in as Brandon shares the organization’s mission to bring hope and encouragement to men through meetings, events, and the BAR Podcast.
You can connect with Building a Refuge at buildingarefuge.org.
2025-07-0940 min
Summits PodcastEpi 89: Connor Whaley Pays It Forward to the Indiana Cancer CommunityIn episode 89 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Connor Whaley, a North Central High School graduate and Indiana University Bloomington student. Tune in as Connor shares his aplastic anemia story, how the experience shaped him, and how he’s giving back as Director of Riley Development with @IUDMFTK.
Find out more aboue the IU Dance Marathon here
https://www.iudm.org
2025-06-2422 min
Summits PodcastEpi 88: Staying Fit, Fighting Cancer and Giving Back with Joe FazziniIn episode 88 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Joe Fazzini, a Carmel, Indiana based triathlon athlete and coach. Tune in as Joe shares his prostate cancer survivorship journey, how fitness inspires him, and his plan to give back to the Indiana cancer community.
Follow Joe on Instagram at @diamond-lake-sports as he participates in the 2024 Subaru CASA Cycling Challenge with a goal to ride 300 miles in 24 hours to fundraise for the Heroes Foundation!
Contribute to Joe’s fundraising efforts here: https://bit.ly/JoeFDonate
2025-05-2946 min
Summits PodcastEpi 87: Four Day Ray’s Scott Kennedy on the Team Heroes familyIn episode 87 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Scott Kennedy, Director of Operations at Four Day Ray Brewing and Team Heroes athlete. Tune in for a peek inside the Indiana-based brewery and how the Team Heroes family supports each other, both on the bike and off.
For more on Four Day Ray Brewing, visit fourdayray.com.
2025-04-2930 min
Summits PodcastEpi 86: Penn State Head Volleyball Coach, Katie Schumacher-Cawley, bump - set - spikes breast cancerIn episode 86 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Katie Schumacher-Cawley, head volleyball coach at Penn State University. Amidst a championship volleyball season, Katie was put to the test as she also battled breast cancer. Tune in for the life lessons she’s learned through the experience.
2025-04-1518 min
Summits PodcastEpi 84: Giving back to the community with Kevin StewartIn episode 84 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Kevin Stewart of Centier Bank. Tune in as Kevin shares his path in business banking and why he is driven to give back as a director on the Heroes Foundation Board of Directors.
2025-01-1433 min
Summits PodcastEpi 82: Remembering Tyler Trent with Tony TrentIn episode 82 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Tony Trent, President of the Tyler Trent Foundation. Tune in as Tony shares his son’s osteosarcoma diagnosis and his passion for better outcomes through pediatric cancer research.
For more on Tyler’s story, purchase his book at tylertrentbook.com.
2024-12-0332 min
Summits PodcastEpi 81: Fighting lung cancer with Betsy BeggsIn episode 81 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Betsy Beggs of Goldman Sachs. At 23 years old, Betsy was a young professional finding her footing in New York City when she was blindsided by a stage 4 ALK+ lung cancer diagnosis. Tune in as she bravely shares her cancer story.
For more, listen to Sarah Beggs, Betsy’s mother, share her story from a parent perspective: youtu.be/05CrU4ltf80
2024-11-1947 min
Summits PodcastEpi 80: Living for family and health with Justin DavisIn episode 80 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Justin Davis, President and Owner of LeafSpring School at Geist. Tune in as Justin shares his focus on family, fitness and giving back as a Team Heroes cyclist and director on the Heroes Foundation Board of Directors.
2024-11-1240 min
Summits PodcastEpi 78: The joy of therapy dogs with Melanie ClaymonIn episode 78 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Melanie Claymon, who volunteers with her therapy dogs with Paws & Think at local children’s hospitals, schools, and more. Tune in as Melanie shares how her sister’s breast cancer diagnosis inspired her to give back through her beloved pets.
Follow along for all of Melanie’s adventures with her four golden retrievers on Instagram at @the3retrievers!
2024-10-0229 min
Summits PodcastEpi 77: The gift of fundraising & philanthropy with Genevieve Shaker, Ph.D.What are the trends today in fundraising and philanthropy? How has the Heroes Foundation’s philanthropy efforts changed over the past 24 years? Don’t miss episode 77 of the Summits Podcast with co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah, and guest Dr. Genevieve Shaker of the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University Indianapolis.
2024-09-1751 min
Summits PodcastEpi 76: Facing your child’s cancer diagnosis with Sarah BeggsIn episode 76 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah travel to Indiana University in Bloomington to visit Sarah Beggs, Senior Vice President at the Indiana University Foundation. Tune in as Sarah shares how cancer became personal for her family as her daughter faced a stage 4 ALK+ lung cancer diagnosis.
2024-09-0436 min
Summits PodcastEpi 75: Living fully after cancer with survivor Kevin BohnIn episode 75 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by California-native Kevin Bohn of Yubico. At just 25 years old, Kevin was blindsided with a stage 4 lymphoma diagnosis, resulting in removal of his stomach and spleen. Post-treatment, Kevin eventually committed himself to growth after cancer, focusing on his mental health and energy. Now five years post-treatment, Kevin has ran multiple half-marathons and will run the Santa Rosa Marathon in August 2024. Don’t miss Kevin’s story of strength and perseverance.
2024-07-2346 min
Summits PodcastEpi 73: Nursing & Cancer Care with Julie OtteIn episode 73 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Julie Otte, Associate Professor at Indiana University Indianapolis School of Nursing. Tune in as Julie shares her time as an oncology nurse, and the research she is doing to improve patient outcomes.
This #NationalNursesWeek, the Heroes Foundation thanks all nurses who are making a difference in the lives of patients and families!
2024-05-0738 min
Summits PodcastEpi 72: Nutrition and Corporate Wellness with Shea RankinIn episode 72 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Shea Rankin, Founder of The Pilgrim Method. What are the benefits of encouraging wellness in the workplace? What are the best foods to consume to lead a healthy lifestyle? Don’t miss this wellness-packed episode with Shea Rankin.
2024-04-3041 min
Summits PodcastEpi 71: Cancer & Changing Paths with Ann Keil DuxIn episode 71 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Ann Keil Dux, former television journalist and now strategic communications consultant in Miami, FL. At a height in her career and just weeks before her wedding, Ann was diagnosed with neck cancer. Don’t miss her incredible story of survivorship and changing paths after a cancer diagnosis.
2024-04-0939 min
Summits PodcastEpi 70: Colorectal cancer awareness with Mike & Jamie SimekIn episode 70 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Mike & Jamie Simek. Tune in as the couple shares the strength and courage they’ve gained in their longtime US Marine career, and how that applies today to Mike’s colorectal cancer journey. “Having an appreciation for how short life is and knowing that every day is precious is important – it comes into play here as you fight through cancer, too.”
2024-03-2654 min
Summits PodcastEpi 69: Racing, Family, and Cancer Prevention with Jarett AndrettiIn episode 69 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Jarett Andretti of Andretti Autosport. Tune in as Jarett shares his family’s racing history and CheckIt4Andretti, a family foundation encouraging early screenings and detection for colorectal cancer. “It can never be too early but it can be too late.”
For more on CheckIt4Andretti, in memory of John Andretti, visit checkit4andretti.org.
2024-03-0540 min
Summits PodcastEpi 67: The gift of giving back with Josh GordonIn episode 67 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Josh Gordon of Salesforce. Tune in as Josh shares the joy he experiences from volunteering with Heroes Foundation Team JOEY, and why the mission is personal for his family. “Giving back and volunteering is a great thing to build into the fabric of who you are.”
2023-12-2028 min
Summits PodcastEpi 66: Supporting mental health with Dr. Natalie DattiloIn episode 66 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Dr. Natalie Dattilo, clinical physchologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital and instructor at Harvard Medical School. From practices to support mental health to the gifts that come from showing generosity, don’t miss our conversation with Dr. Dattilo.
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2023-12-0524 min
Summits PodcastEpi 65: Beth Rashleigh’s cancer caregiver storyIn episode 65 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Beth Rashleigh of Rashleigh Consulting, a leadership consulting firm in Indianapolis. From her favorite Ted Lasso leadership moments to her family’s cancer caregiving story, don’t miss our conversation with Beth.
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2023-11-2136 min
Summits PodcastEpi 64: Danielle Halsey on exercise and cancerIn episode 64 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Danielle Halsey, Exercise Physiologist at the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center. Tune in as Danielle shares not only the benefits of exercise in cancer rehabilitation, but the benefits of an active lifestyle for all people. “Every minute you do a little bit of exercise is a vote for yourself and your health.”
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2023-11-1439 min
Summits PodcastEpi 63: Men and breast cancerIn episode 63 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Dr. David Sumner, professor emeritus of journalism at Ball State University. From a surprise diagnosis to recovery and perspective, tune in as Dr. Sumner shares his experience with breast cancer.
For more on the book that Dr. Sumner recommends for cancer recovery, read more here: https://www.lifeovercancer.com/.
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2023-10-3132 min
Summits PodcastEpi 62: Lisa Hayes fights disparities in breast cancer careIn episode 62 of the Summits Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. is joined by Lisa Hayes of Gennesaret Free Clinic and Pink-4-Ever Ending Disparities. Tune in as Lisa shares her personal triple-negative breast cancer story and her passion for fighting disparities in breast cancer care and treatment.
For more on Pink-4-Ever Ending Disparities, visit pink-4-ever.org.
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2023-10-1744 min
Summits PodcastEpi 61: Piper Lyon gives backIn episode 61 of the Summits Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. is joined by Kim and Piper Lyon. Tune in as the mother and daughter share memories of her Burkitts Lymphoma diagnosis and how they’re celebrating being 5 years cancer free! “It is pretty tough, but you can get through it if you believe.”
For more on Piper’s cancer story, watch here: youtu.be/IBQMSikFYUg
For more on Halloween4Heroes, visit halloween4heroes.com
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2023-09-2639 min
Summits PodcastEpi 60: Dr. Jenny Belsky aids pediatric cancer patientsIn episode 60 of the Summits Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. is joined by Dr. Jenny Belsky of Riley Hospital for Children. Tune in as Dr. Belsky shares her research on decreasing the detrimental side effects children and teens experience while receiving cancer therapy, now funded by the Heroes Foundation Team JOEY fund.
For more on Dr. Belsky’s research, visit https://www.heroesfoundation.org/pediatric-cancer-researcher-will-use-30k-from-team-joey-to-make-patient-journeys-less-painful/.
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2023-09-0728 min
Summits PodcastEpi 58: AssuredPartners gives back to cancer fightersIn episode 58 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Judd Feldman and Noelle Perkins of AssuredPartners. Tune in as Judd and Noelle share the personal stories that inspired their company to join the Heroes Foundation as a Summit Partner.
For more information on joining forces with the Heroes Foundation, visit heroesfoundation.org/partner-program.
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2023-08-1521 min
Sustainability ChampionsThis company is making endlessly recyclable shoe soles from Mediterranean cork!Series 3, episode 14 of the Sustainability Champions Podcast!
Introducing David Even, the Co-Founder of PRIMAL Soles, a company that specialises in making circular cork insoles which are endlessly reusable.
According to Circular Online, 23 billion pairs of shoes are made each year and 22 billion pairs are thrown into landfill. With sneakerhead and trainer consumption only growing every year - more of what goes into our shoes is just ending up in landfills.
Shoes are one thing, but shoe insoles themselves are contaminating the environment by emitting chemicals into the soil and groundwater.
So, wha...
2023-08-1233 min
Sustainability ChampionsThis company makes a more sustainable, resilient future for the tourism and hospitality industry.Series 3, episode 13 of the Sustainability Champions Podcast!
Introducing Julie Cheetham; Founding Member and Managing Director at Weeva - and Aimee Henning; Sustainability Manager at Weeva.
Weeva is a company that specialises in making tourism more sustainable. From small actional steps within an organisation that can have a big impact on the surrounding area and environment it operates from.
Weeva was designed by sustainable tourism experts from the ground up, using the latest science to ensure our efforts translate into maximum impact. They focus on using sustainability to create more efficient and resilient businesses.
2023-08-0942 min
Sustainability ChampionsThis ‘Changemaker’ from Tomorrow University has developed an emissions reduction service as part of her studies!Series 3, episode 12 of the Sustainability Champions Podcast!
Introducing Eilecia Bovard - EU Climate Pact Ambassador and CEO & Co-Founder of The Perfect Farm. Perfect Farm is a company that specialises in helping farmers and corporations use their platform to enable EU livestock farmers to find funding, solutions providers and supplemental revenue channels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with the new Industrial Emissions Directive, IED, 2027.
To reduce emissions to meet the 2030 climate agenda will require innovative thinking, backed by proper education.
Eilecia is a Master of Science student at Tomorrow University, where she had...
2023-08-0530 min
Sustainability ChampionsThis company is transforming discarded wood set for landfills and turning it into valuable products!Series 3, episode 11 of the Sustainability Champion's Podcast!
Introducing Theo Hooker, Co-Founder of Cambium Carbon; a company that specialises in transforming fallen trees into valuable products with place-based impact!
Put simply, the team at Cambium Carbon looks to source locally, save locally and reinvest in local tree planting. A circular economy model that creates new green jobs and funding support for urban canopy restoration in the communities that need it most.
The problem that Theo and his team are looking to address is that in the US alone, more than 45 million tons of urban tr...
2023-08-0232 min
Sustainability ChampionsThis company has made affordable, low-cost and low-carbon heating systems!Series 3, episode 10 of the Sustainability Champions Podcast!
Introducing Tom McGee, Founder and Managing Director of X-Heat, a company that specialises in making affordable low-cost and low-carbon heating systems.
X-Heat is a leading company, located in the U.K., operating within the commercial and leisure industries, specialising in developing heating applications using cutting-edge catalytic technology. Their flagship product, Nano-Heat, has been designed to revolutionise the way businesses and individuals heat their spaces while reducing energy consumption by 50%.
For over a decade, X-Heat have been committed to providing energy-efficient and eco-friendly heating solutions that save t...
2023-07-2935 min
Sustainability ChampionsThis tea company’s factory that runs on 100% renewable energy and gives back to the grid!Series 3, episode 9 of the Sustainability Champions Podcast!
Introducing Daniel Graham, Managing Director of Birchall Tea, a company that specialises in making fine teas with a focus on sustainability using plant-based tea bags.
For those who watch our podcast weekly, you will know that our Host, Daniel Hartz, loves, as the British call it - a cuppa.
In fact, per episode, Daniel will go through an entire pot of tea - so approximately 4 cups per episode.
So when the opportunity came about to interview a tea company, with sustainable practices and infrastructure, we...
2023-07-2634 min
Summits PodcastEpi 57: Dr. Bill Tierney on caring for cancer patientsIn episode 57 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Dr. Bill Tierney of the Fairbanks School of Public Health in its Department of Global Health. Tune in as Dr. Tierney shares his long-standing career in medical research and how surviving cancer made him a more empathetic doctor.
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2023-07-2550 min
Sustainability ChampionsThis app is helping consumers reduce their emissions and live more sustainability - each purchase at a time!
Series 3, episode 8 of the Sustainability Champion's Podcast!
Introducing Sanchali Pal, Founder of The Commons Earth, a company that specialises in helping consumers measure and reduce their carbon footprint.
For Sanchali, she saw first hand the impacts the climate crisis is having on people when working in Ethiopia and India. When returning to the US, Sanchali began tracking her carbon footprint in an excel spreadsheet, and through tracking her purchasing, and other activity, was able to cut her emissions by over 30%. For Sanchali - her life is richer, healthier, and happier because of it. ...
2023-07-1340 min
Summits PodcastEpi 56: Dr. Ted Brauer raises awareness for oral cancerIn episode 56 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Dr. Ted Brauer of Brauer Family Dentistry. Tune in as Dr. Brauer brings awareness to the screenings and risk factors for oral cancer.
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2023-07-0631 min
Sustainability ChampionsThis company is on a mission to reduce waste, and reliance on fossil fuels in the wool market!
Series 3, episode 7 of the Sustainability Champions Podcast!
Introducing Claire McGovern, Founder of Rhyme studio, a company that specialises in advisory, interior design and design manufacturing of high quality, customisable, responsible, and healthy sustainable furnishings that includes; carpets, tapestry & textile collections.
In many of our recent podcast episodes, we have discussed the textiles industry widely and the issues textile materials have on the environment. So we are always delighted to learn about new champions who are working in this space to reduce waste, introduce a circular approach in production and reuse as much as po...
2023-07-0536 min
Sustainability ChampionsThis brand is positively impacting society with clothing through transparency and education.Series 3, episode 6 of the Sustainability Champions Podcast!
Introducing Josh Gelder, Founder and CEO of The Fision, a company that specialises in making fashionable T-Shirts with a purpose.
When our team was introduced to The Fision all we could think was ‘Looking good never felt so good’. On our channel we have been showcasing a number of fashion brands who are specialising in a circular approach, or waste reduction, to their brands' clothing.
Fast fashion and the fashion industry are contributing largely to many environmental problems. From the carbon the industry emits each year, to the...
2023-06-2832 min
Sustainability ChampionsThis company is on a mission to prevent 1 billion tonnes of CO2e emissions by 2030!Series 3, episode 5 of the Sustainability Champions Podcast!
Introducing Louis Potok, Co-Founder & CEO at Recoolit, a company that specialises in, put simply, fighting the most neglected problem in climate change.
The planet is burning, and we need as the team at Recoolit put it “all hands on deck”. Summer after summer, we are seeing more extreme forest fires all over the world. With extreme weather changes, drought in regions and extreme rainfall in others, we need companies to innovate, and create solutions that protect our environment, communities & homes.
And that is exactly what Recoolit are on...
2023-06-2133 min
Sustainability ChampionsThis company is using drones data to offer a better understanding of our changing environment!Series 3, episode 4 of the Sustainability Champions Podcast!
Introducing Markku Koivisto, Chief Business Development Officer at Globhe Drones, a company that specialises in creating drones that collects imagery and information to offer a better understanding of our changing environment - in the effort to protect people and wildlife.
Globhe Drones mission is simple: they are focused on one thing - providing the best possible understanding of our planet. From Drone data, the team at Globhe have created one of the largest drone data platforms.
Working with reputable organisations on climate change matters such as th...
2023-06-2129 min
Summits PodcastEpi 55: Fred Yeakey on advocacy and hopeIn episode 55 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Fred Yeakey, Vice President of Providence Cristo Rey High School and Heroes Foundation board member. Tune in as Fred shares his vision for ending disparities in education, housing and healthcare in Indiana.
2023-06-2030 min
Sustainability ChampionsThis company is on a mission to create sustainable and long-lasting electronic products!
Series 3, episode 3 of the Sustainability Champions Podcast!
Introducing Fabian Hühne, Co-Founder of Syllucid, a company that specialises in creating sustainable electronics that are good for the planet and look to reform the mining industry for the better.
Fabian and his team use products as magnifying glasses in the electronics industry. By researching their supply chains, they show us what challenges the industry is facing. What problems the current supply chains cause and what we must do to solve these issues.
Syllucid can’t change the industry alone or overnight, but they...
2023-06-0727 min
Summits PodcastEpi 54 Drew Tower of Project 44In episode 54 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Drew Tower, Athletic Director at Brownburg High School and Executive Director of Project 44. Tune in as Drew shares the non-profit organization named for Butler University’s men’s basketball player Andrew Smith.
Learn more about Project 44 at project44.org.
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2023-06-0627 min
Summits PodcastEpi 53: Zak Keefer shares his family’s cancer storyIn episode 53 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Zak Keefer, NFL writer for The Athletic, Indianapolis Colts insider for WISH-TV, and adjunct professor of journalism at The Media School at Indiana University. Tune in as Zac shares the inside of being a sports journalist and the cancer diagnosis that changed his family forever. “You can’t change what happened, but you can live every day to make your dad proud.”
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2023-05-2327 minSummits PodcastEpi 52: Dr. Nick Countryman shares skin cancer prevention tipsIn episode 52 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Dr. Nick Countryman, dermatologist at Dawes Fretzin Dermatology. As we head into Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, you don’t want to miss Dr. Countryman’s top tips for protecting your skin from harmful sun exposure.
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2023-05-0330 min
The Industrious PodcastEpi 30: Daniel Abdallah shares the future of technologyIn episode 30 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Joe and Vince Todd, Jr. are joined by Daniel Abdallah, Co-CEO of The Brookfield Group. From increasing productivity to security, tune in for Daniel’s top recommendations for business owners today.
2023-05-0243 minSummits PodcastEpi 51: Dr. Tarah Ballinger on physical activity and cancer careIn episode 51 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Dr. Tarah Ballinger, breast oncologist at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center and research gift recipient from Heroes Foundation’s Catherine Peachey Fund program. Tune in as Dr. Ballinger shares the supportive oncology programs offered by the IU Simon Cancer Center and the important correlations between physical activity and cancer care.
Join us for Fit4Heroes! Everyday Heroes are participating in the Heroes Foundation’s campaign through April 30 to increase their physical fitness and raise important funds for Ho...
2023-04-2022 min
Sustainability ChampionsThis PR firm helps designers and textile organisations be seen by their target audience!Industry professionals Interview series on the Sustainability Champions podcast 🎙
Introducing Andrew Joseph, the Founder & CEO at Andrew Joseph PR or ‘AJPR’ for short.
AJPR is an all-in-one marketing and public relations firm that offers marketing support for clients in the textile and home furniture/manufacturing industry.
Founded in 2012, AJPR is a New York-based firm that collaborates with and represents a number of high profile clients from the Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC), including ASH Interiors & Design, Cortina Leathers, Cate-Brown-Design, to name a few.
Andrew and his team believe that having a niche in home f...
2023-03-3034 minSummits PodcastEpi 50: Dr. Nawal Kassem details cancer prevention and genetic testingIn episode 50 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Dr. Nawal Kassem, breast oncologist with IU Health and the Heroes Foundation’s new SJP Heroes Cancer Research Fund Fellow. Tune in as Dr. Kassem shares her passion for cancer prevention and how genetic testing can greatly affect a patient’s outcome.
For more on the SJP Heroes Cancer Research Fund, visit heroesfoundation.org/sjp-heroes-cancer-research-fund/.
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2023-03-3020 min
Sustainability ChampionsThis sales trainer has mentored over 25,000 sales professionals, guaranteeing sales growth!
Industry professionals Interview series on the Sustainability Champions podcast 🎙
Introducing Steve Bussey, Founder, Sales Coach, Mentor and Consultant at Salestrong, one of the UK’s leading sales training providers and sales consultancy.
Salestrong is a sales performance consultancy that works with a range of clients in a variety of industries.
Steve and his team at Salestrong have an approach to sales training that is built around two key areas:
Building capability within a sales team and its leaders through training and coaching
Delivering results, a consultative approach to a s...
2023-03-2939 min
Sustainability ChampionsThe UK’s leading trade mark house is helping brands discover and protect their intellectual propertyIndustry professionals Interview series on the Sustainability Champions podcast 🎙
Introducing Oliver Oguz, the Co-Founder & Managing Director of Trade Mark Wizards, a UK based trade mark law firm that specialises in protecting all aspects of their clients brands including trade marks, designs, copyright, domain names and cyber law.
Based in London, Oliver is a chartered trade mark attorney and intellectual property consultant who has worked with brands in London, across the UK, and internationally protecting his clients brands both in the country they reside and in international markets.
For the attorneys and team at Trade...
2023-03-2838 minSummits PodcastEpi 49: Bryce Zoeller on cycling to fight cancerIn episode 49 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Bryce Zoeller, a Team Heroes cyclist and member of Heroes Foundation’s Board of Directors. Tune in as Bryce shares his passion for cycling and the Fit4Heroes event, and why he chooses to give back to Hoosiers fighting cancer. “I got tired of watching it happen to people I cared about, and I wanted to get involved.”Follow along on Instagram (@thenotoriusbiglebowski) as Bryce rides to #beatcancer in the Unbound race in Kansas this June. To donate to Bryce’s Unbound4Heroes fundraising...
2023-03-1431 min
Masters of Service"A Solid Foundation" with Daniel AbdallahKurt speaks with Daniel Abdallah, Co-CEO of The Brookfield Group, a company that services company laptops and computers, and operates a private data center. Daniel shares what he’s learned through the challenges of recent shifts in leadership, all the while keeping up with a constantly changing market.
2023-03-0822 min
Summits PodcastEpi 48: Annie Martinez on building the future of the Heroes FoundationIn episode 48 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Annie Martinez, Heroes Foundation’s new Executive Director. Tune in as Annie shares her philanthropy and development background, and the building steps she has planned for her first year with the Heroes Foundation.
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2023-02-2832 min
Summits PodcastEpi 47: Dr. Matt Priddy details the latest in cancer screening technologyIn episode 47 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Dr. Matt Priddy, Physician and Owner of Priority Physicians, PC. Tune in as Dr. Priddy shares his top health recommendation and the latest in cancer screening technology that is changing the landscape of cancer detection and treatment.
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2023-02-1449 minSummits PodcastEpi 46: Scott Mingle on joining the fight against cancerIn episode 46 of the Summits Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. sits down with Scott Mingle, Heroes Foundation’s new Program & Event Manager for Project Militia and Fit4Heroes. Tune in as Scott shares his longtime career in the events industry and the cancer experiences that led him to the Heroes Foundation.
For more on Heroes Foundation’s Project Militia program, visit heroesfoundation.org/project-militia
For more on Heroes Foundation’s Fit4Heroes event, visit heroesfoundation.org/events
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2023-01-3124 min
Sustainability ChampionsThis Climate Change Coach helps people overcome eco-anxiety by taking action in their daily lives!Series 2, episode 3 of the Sustainability Champion’s Podcast 🎙
Introducing Katharina Hellmann, certified Life Coach & Climate Change Coach, who specialises in turning climate anxiety into empowered action, from helping individuals reduce their carbon footprint, live more sustainability and become happier than ever before!
After reading in the 2018 IPCC report that humanity had a mere 12 years left to avoid the worst consequences of climate change, Katharina became crippled with climate anxiety, questioning everything including her dream to have a family.
It was only after she found life coaching that she learned how to manage her emoti...
2023-01-251h 02
Summits PodcastEpi 45: Summits Podcast 2022 Year in ReviewTune in as co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah share 2022 highlights for the Heroes Foundation and Summits Podcast and plans for growth in 2023.
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What’s your cancer story?
Hosted by cancer survivor and philanthropist Vince Todd, Jr., Chairman and Co-Founder of th...
2023-01-2052 min
Sustainability ChampionsThis company is on a mission to divert 100 million tonnes of waste from landfill by 2025!Series 1, episode 15 of the Sustainability Champions Podcast 🎙
Introducing May Al-Karooni, Founder & CEO of Globechain, a company that is a leading ESG data reuse marketplace connecting enterprises with non-profits, small businesses and people to redistribute unneeded items.
Globechain generates ESG data on your impact, helping you reduce waste costs and achieve your sustainability and SDG targets.
May Al-Karooni realised no one had digitised the waste industry when the bank she worked for moved offices across the road. Rather than moving their office furniture, most of which was in perfect condition, they disposed of it all...
2022-12-2133 minSummits PodcastEpi 43: Scot Pollard on caring for his wife through her breast cancer journeyIn episode 43 of the Summits Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. is joined by Scot Pollard, former Indiana Pacers player and realtor with West Clay Realty. Tune in as Scot shares his 10-year NBA career and his experience caring for his wife through her breast cancer journey. “It’s not something you choose to go through, but it is something that can make you either break apart or get closer. And we chose closer.”
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2022-12-1330 minSummits PodcastEpi 42: Dr. Nick Zyromski talks about cancer getting personalIn episode 42 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Dr. Nick Zyromski, a local physician and Professor of Surgery at the IU School of Medicine. Dr. Zyromski is faced with cancer stories every day, as he treats patients with pancreatic, liver and bile duct problems. Tune in as Dr. Zyromski shares the day cancer hit home – when his daughter Sarah was diagnosed with cancer on her sixth birthday – and how community strengthened his family during hard times.
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2022-11-2830 minSummits PodcastEpi 41: Gary Brackett on a winning attitudeIn episode 41 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Gary Brackett, former linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts. Tune in as Gary shares his football career, how cancer affected his family, and how important mindset is in helping people push through adversity.
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2022-11-1539 min
Sustainability ChampionsThis company is improving water efficiency to prevent over-consumption in water-scarce areasSeries 1, episode 8 of the Sustainability Champion’s Podcast 🎙
Introducing Yasmine Ben Miloud, the Co-Founder and Head of Marketing at Water-Sec.
At present; Tunisia is one of the most water-scarce countries in the world. In 2017, 367 cubic metres (m3) of water were available per capita to almost 12 million inhabitants, compared to a regional average of 526 m3 and a global average of 5,700 m3.
This lack of access to water has meant many Tunisians live with water curfews in the south and drought in many parts of the country.
Water-Sec was born to tackle the issue...
2022-11-0937 min
Sustainability ChampionsThis company saves 96,000 hides from landfill by turning waste into leather for upholstery!Series 1, episode 6 of the Sustainability Champion’s Podcast 🎙
What is the environmental cost of producing leather? Is it ethical to wear leather? Is leather considered sustainable?
The leather industry is one of many industries that brings about much conversation surrounding its ethics, its practices, its environmental impact and whether it is a material that is actually sustainable.
As a channel, we always want to meet new people and showcase their innovations and activism to a wider audience. We always aim to get their perspectives and understand their views on topics and issues that affec...
2022-11-0256 minSummits PodcastEpi 40: Coach Katie Gearlds on counting your winsIn episode 40 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah travel to West Lafayette to talk with Katie Gearlds, head women’s basketball coach at Purdue University. Tune in as Katie shares the trajectory of her basketball career and the importance of counting your wins when facing difficult times.
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2022-11-0214 minSummits PodcastEpi 39: Jenny Brown shares her three-time breast cancer journeyIn episode 39 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Indianapolis native Jenny Brown, a three-time breast cancer survivor. Tune in as Jenny shares the fiery attitude that carried her through her diagnoses and her strong belief in clinical trials, both in her own cancer journey and for the future of others.
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2022-10-1845 minSummits PodcastEpi 38: Dr. Laurie Littlepage on her fight against cancerIn episode 38 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah travel to the University of Notre Dame to talk with Dr. Laurie Littlepage, Campbell Family Associate Professor of Cancer Research at the Harper Cancer Research Institute. Tune in as Dr. Littlepage shares the unique collaborative efforts happening at the Harper Cancer Research Institute, and the personal cancer stories that fuel her passion to continue the fight against cancer. “For me, working on cancer is definitely personal, and it’s about the patients.”
Read more about the Catherine Peachey Fund’s gift to Dr. Laurie Littlepa...
2022-10-0413 minSummits PodcastEpi 37: Scott Dunstan on giving back to the cancer communityIn episode 37 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Scott Dunstan, President of Dunstan Group and co-host of the BrandBuilders Podcast. Tune in as Scott shares the cancer loss that changed the trajectory of his family at an early age, and how he gives back to his local cancer community today.
Does this episode inspire you to give back to the Indiana cancer community? Join us as a sponsor, donor or volunteer! www.heroesfoundation.org/contact
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2022-09-2241 minSummits PodcastEpi 36: Dr. Steve Angus shares pediatric cancer treatment advancesIn episode 36 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Dr. Steve Angus from the Indiana University School of Medicine’s Department of Pediatrics. Tune in as Dr. Angus shares the pediatric oncology treatment advances initiated by funding from the Heroes Foundation’s Team JOEY program. Dr. Angus also details his personal leukemia journey that further fueled his fight against cancer.
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2022-09-0637 minSummits PodcastEpi 35: Ethan Braden on cancer research happening at Purdue UniversityIn episode 35 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah travel to West Lafayette to talk with Ethan Braden, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer at Purdue University. Tune in as Ethan shares the unique work of the Purdue Center for Cancer Research, the collaborative efforts the Center shares with other universities, and the story from a 6-year-old girl that forever changed his cancer perspective.
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2022-08-2317 minSummits PodcastEpi 34: Summit Partner Chris Hendricks shares why he supports the Heroes FoundationIn episode 34 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Chris Hendricks, President/CEO of Duncan Supply Company and Heroes Foundation Summit Partner. Tune in as Chris shares his father’s metastatic renal cell carcinoma journey and how that experience drove Chris to give back to the Indiana cancer community. Why did Chris choose Heroes? “If there’s ever been a cause worthy enough of standing our business and our name behind, it’s for sure this one.”
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2022-08-0926 minSummits PodcastEpi 33: Dr. Andy Bullock details the cancer research happening at the University of Notre DameIn episode 33 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah travel to the University of Notre Dame to talk with Dr. Andy Bullock, Associate Director of the Harper Cancer Research Institute. Tune in as Dr. Bullock shares his time at Indiana University, Cornell University and the U.S. Navy, as well as the incredible growth he’s seen over the past decade at the Harper Cancer Research Institute. “The things we’re doing now, in cancer health disparities initiatives and collaborations with universities…those were just ideas at the time. To build those has been a wonderfu...
2022-07-2726 minSummits PodcastEpi 32: Chris and Stacy DesJean share their son’s osteosarcoma diagnosis in the midst of COVID-19In episode 32 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by University of Indianapolis grads Chris and Stacy DesJean. Tune in as the couple shares their nine-year-old son Will’s osteosarcoma diagnosis, how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted their journey, and how Will is doing today.
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2022-07-0736 minSummits PodcastEpi 31: Dr. Phil Low breaks down the medical discoveries happening at Purdue UniversityIn episode 31 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah travel to Purdue University to talk with Dr. Phil Low, Presidential Scholar of Drug Discovery & Ralph Corley Distinguished Professor of Chemistry. Tune in as Dr. Low shares the breakthrough medical discoveries happening at Purdue University, including drugs for cancer, malaria, autoimmune diseases, Alzheimer’s disease, macular degeneration, multiple sclerosis, viral infections, and much more.
For more information on Dr. Low’s recent work at Purdue University, watch here: https://youtu.be/o2aQZsEfJH4
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2022-06-1418 minSummits PodcastEpi 30: Amy Kirsh and her two-time Melanoma journeyIn episode 30 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Amy Kirsh. As we close out Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, tune in as Amy shares her two-time journey with Melanoma and what she learned through the experience.
As we head into summer months, protect yourself! When it comes to sunscreen – apply liberally and often. Let’s #beatcancer together.
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2022-05-3131 minSummits PodcastEpi 29: Dr. Sharon Stack shares her fight against cancerIn episode 29 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah travel to the University of Notre Dame to talk with Dr. Sharon Stack with the Harper Cancer Research Institute. Tune in as Dr. Stack shares the personal cancer story that fuels her fight, and the collaborative and cutting-edge atmosphere at the Harper Cancer Research Institute. “Everything comes from research, and it’s research that cures cancer.”
For more on our recent gift to the Harper Cancer Research Institute, read more here: https://www.heroesfoundation.org/the-catherine-peachey-fund-announces-100000-gift-to-university-of-notre-dame-cancer-researcher/
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2022-05-1713 minSummits PodcastEpi 28: Melanie Brewer on the importance of community and communicationIn episode 28 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Indianapolis native Melanie Brewer. Tune in as Melanie shares her and her husband’s journey with glioblastoma. From family and friends who stood by their side in difficult times, to the conversations she wishes she would have had with Marc, Melanie breaks down the importance of communication and community for cancer patients and their loved ones. The experiences she faced push her today to be a strong voice for someone else. “If one day someone needs me, I’ll be there.”
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2022-05-0533 minSummits PodcastEpi 27: Dr. Erik Barrett on surviving testicular cancer, giving back to the cancer communityIn episode 27 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Dr. Erik Barrett of Barrett Eyecare. Tune in as Erik shares his journey with testicular cancer, and the hand he played in helping the Heroes Foundation grow from the beginning. “What you guys do with Heroes is so amazing, because the more money we can generate in, maybe we can pump into research and development. We want our kids to not have the same fear that you and I did when we were diagnosed.”
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2022-04-2638 minSummits PodcastSummits Podcast Episode 26: Marshall Morris shares his ‘no sad days’ mentalityIn episode 26 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Marshall Morris. Facing stage 4 bile duct cancer since 2021, Marshall relies daily on his core values to live every day to its fullest. Tune in as Marshall shares his remarkable mentality and how he’s giving back to other terminal cancer patients with his organization, Dying Defiantly. “My mission is to make sure I can be that light for somebody else until they can be their own light. Or maybe I’m that voice of reason when there doesn’t seem to be a reason.”...
2022-03-2436 minSummits PodcastSummits Podcast Episode 24: James Hinshaw shares his lessons in gratitude and prioritiesIn episode 24 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Heroes Foundation board member James Hinshaw. Tune in as James shares his journey in fighting bile duct cancer and the mindset shift he experienced. What is one of his biggest takeaways after facing a cancer diagnosis? “In some ways, it’s kind of a blessing, in that it makes you appreciate what you’ve got.”
For more information on our Fit4Heroes campaign, visit www.fit4heroes.org. This is your chance to focus on your health and help us #beatcancer right he...
2022-02-2841 minSummits PodcastSummits Podcast Episode 23: Glenn Bill talks ‘The ABC’s of Attitude’In episode 23 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by high performance author, podcast host, keynote speaker and long-time realtor Glenn Bill. Tune in as Glenn shares his expertise on attitude, including the three biggest mistakes people make with their attitude.
To learn more about Glenn Bill and his teachings, visit www.glennbill.com.
If you’re inspired by Glenn’s Attitude Booster #10 (Be a part of something bigger than you) – contact us at www.heroesfoundation.org. There are many ways to help us #beatcancer!
2022-02-1542 minSummits PodcastSummits Podcast Episode 22: Larra Overton shares her sports reporting career journeyIn episode 22 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Indianapolis Colts producer and reporter Larra Overton. From her days as a student athlete to her thriving sports reporting career in Indiana, Larra shares it all. What propels her to help the Indiana cancer community? Her dear friend and former co-worker, Lindy Thackston. “When you talk about warriors and heroes – that woman is my hero.”
Larra has signed on as an AmBadassador for Heroes Foundation’s Fit4Heroes campaign. Follow her on Instagram for all her upcoming fitness and cancer prevention tips!
2022-02-0138 minSummits PodcastSummits Podcast Episode 21: 2021 Year In ReviewIn episode 21 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah recap 2021 for the Heroes Foundation – from growth amidst a pandemic, to the beginning of the Summits Podcast, to plans to further impact in 2022.
“We had another crazy year due to the pandemic, but nonetheless, I think we accomplished quite a few positive things to fulfill our mission.”
2022-01-0458 minSummits PodcastConnie RufenbargerConnie Rufenbarger was diagnosed with breast cancer at 34 years old.
Back then, there was no advocacy and very little information.
“There were no pink ribbons. There was no lay literature. There were no magazine articles. There was no October. You just had breast cancer and people didn’t talk about it.”
How she used her experience to become a leading advocate and help shape the future of breast cancer screening, treatment, and research – in Indiana and across the country.
From Warsaw, Indiana to Washington, D.C. – how she helped make breast cancer a n...
2021-10-0153 minSummits PodcastFormer Colts Coach Chuck Pagano on Football, Cancer, and RetirementFrom college football to the NFL to beating cancer – for Chuck Pagano, success has always been about mindset.
On his last day as an Indiana resident, Coach Pagano sits down with Vince and Daniel to talk about his coaching career, his battle with leukemia, and what life looks like after football.
For that and more, tune into episode 13 of the Summits Podcast.
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2021-09-1723 minSummits PodcastTom MorrisAn elite athlete – in 2012, Tom Morris suffered a devastating injury.
Through therapy and the power of positive thinking, he was able to regain his independence, reclaim his life, and return to his job training elite athletes at Indiana University.
“It’s allowed me to help more people and spread a better message.”
For more on his story and his inspiring message, tune into episode 10 of the Summits Podcast.
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2021-08-0624 minSummits PodcastSean SwarnerSean Swarner battled cancer twice and spent a year in a medically induced coma – all before he was 18 years old. Since then, he’s "merely" completed the Explorers Grand Slam – scaling the highest peak on all 7 continents, and trekked to both poles. Oh, he completed the Ironman Triathlon too......all with only 1 functioning lung.
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2021-07-2148 minSummits PodcastTatum ParkerTatum’s Bags of Fun is now the Tatum Parker Project. And just like her namesake, Tatum Parker is all grown up. For an update on her health, her future plans, and how she plans to keep paying it forward, tune into episode 8 of the Summits Podcast.
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2021-07-0951 min
Summits PodcastDoug UlmanThree-time cancer survivor Doug Ulman built his life around family, sports, and community - from the East Coast to the Southwest and now the Midwest - for the President and CEO of Pelotonia, making a difference is a way of life.
Check out Pelotonia here:
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Guest: Doug Ulman
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Hosts: Vince Todd Jr. & Daniel Abdallah
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2021-06-3035 minSummits PodcastStephanie LesherHelp support the Wine Tasting with Peachey event
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Now in its 7th year, Wine Tasting With Peachey has gone from an intimate gathering to a full scale event.
This year's porch party edition is Monday, June 21st at 6:30 PM - it’s free, online, and supports life-changing research for breast cancer. So, gather some friends and plan your porch party today!
For more information on the Catherine Peachey Fund and Wine Tasting With Peachey, tune into episode 6 of the Summits Podcast.
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2021-06-1140 minSummits PodcastJulie DrewJulie Drew lost her husband to brain cancer. A grieving wife and mother - just 10 months later, she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
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What’s your cancer story?
Hosted by cancer survivor and philanthropist Vince Todd, Jr., Chairman and Co-Founder of the He...
2021-05-3147 minSummits PodcastLindy ThackstonLindy Thackston recently rang the bell – wrapping up a yearlong battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer. She takes us through her diagnosis and treatment and brings us up to speed as she prepares to reclaim her fast-moving life and career in broadcasting – including trackside reporting at the Indy 500.
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2021-05-2140 minSummits PodcastMatt KingIn 2014, Matt King was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma and given 6 months to live. How he beat the odds, reinvented himself, and uses his experience to motivate and inspire others.
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What’s your cancer story?
Hosted by cancer survivor and philanthropist Vince Todd, Jr...
2021-05-0759 minSummits PodcastChris WelchChris Welch walks us through his journey with esophageal cancer - from his stunning diagnosis and grueling treatments to going through surgery in New York City during the COVID outbreak - how he stayed active, stayed positive, and gained a new outlook on life.
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2021-04-3049 minSummits PodcastBryan BabbVince and Daniel sit down with Bryan Babb to discuss his college football career, his devastating cancer diagnosis, and the injury that may have saved his life.
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What’s your cancer story?
Hosted by cancer survivor and philanthropist Vince Todd, Jr., Chairman an...
2021-04-1645 min