Summits Podcast

In episode 106 of The Summits Podcast, cohosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah welcome legendary INDYCAR driver Tony Kanaan for an unforgettable conversation. From his humble beginnings racing in Brazil to becoming one of motorsport's most respected drivers, Tony takes us on a journey through his incredible career. Hear about his early racing days, his path to INDYCAR stardom, his current role at Arrow McLaren, and the profound personal story of his father's cancer battle that became the catalyst for his racing career. Whether you're a racing fan, or simply inspired by stories of perseverance and resilience, this episode is a must-listen. Watch now and be inspired by one of motorsport's most compelling figures.

What does it look like when a passion for cycling collides with a mission greater than yourself? In this episode, we sit down with Court Maple of Team Heroes to find out. Court takes us through the cycling journey that brought him to Team Heroes – a team built on more than just miles and medals. Now 25 years since its formation, Team Heroes continues to carry the Heroes Foundation mission forward, proving that the drive to fight cancer never slows down. But Team Heroes is more than a cycling team – it's a family. Court opens up about the tight-knit community they've built, one that shows up for each other through life's biggest celebrations and its most difficult moments alike. Court also shares about something we all need to hear: the importance of making your health a priority and the powerful role that prevention plays in the fight against cancer. Whether you're a cyclist, a Team Heroes and Heroes Foundation supporter, or someone looking for inspiration to take charge of your health, this episode is for you. 🔗 Learn more about Team Heroes: https://youtu.be/C6HJD9DLNrY

What does it look like to not just survive cancer — but truly thrive through it? In this inspiring episode, cohosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah sit down with Elissa Kalver, a force of nature who is living with stage 4 breast cancer and channeling that experience into something extraordinary. Elissa is the founder of We Got This, a nonprofit organization reimagining what support looks like for the cancer community. Through thoughtfully curated gift registries, trusted product and resource recommendations, and a growing library of essential tools, We Got This is helping patients and their loved ones feel seen, equipped, and empowered at every stage of the journey. But Elissa didn't stop there. She's also the author of the We Got This book, the host of the We Got This podcast, and the creator of her personal podcast Live Like It Matters — a testament to her belief that every single day is worth showing up for. In this conversation, Elissa shares the story behind the mission, what she's learned about resilience and purpose in the face of a stage 4 diagnosis, and how she's building a community that refuses to be defined by fear. This is an episode about courage, impact, and living with intention. You don't want to miss it. Learn more about We Got This at wegotthis.org.

In this heartfelt episode of The Summits Podcast, cohosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah sit down with twin sisters Liz Childers and Norma Unser to share an inspiring and deeply personal conversation about their family's journey with cancer. Liz and Norma open up about how cancer has profoundly impacted their lives, with their mom, Liz, and Norma all facing breast cancer diagnoses. They discuss the emotional and physical challenges of their battles, the critical role of routine screenings in early detection, and the strength they’ve found in each other. The conversation also highlights the groundbreaking work of the Cancer Vaccine Coalition and the hope it brings for the future of cancer outcomes and prevention. Liz and Norma’s story is a powerful reminder of resilience, the importance of advocacy, and the strides being made in the fight against cancer. Learn more about the Cancer Vaccine Coalition: https://cancervaccinecoalition.org/ Shop Lizzie Lu’s Crew hats! https://lizzielucrew.com/

Missed the 26th Annual An Evening With Heroes? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! In episode 102 of The Summits Podcast, cohosts Vince Todd Jr. and Daniel Abdallah sit down with the event’s keynote speaker, James Golding. James is a two-time cancer survivor turned ultra-distance cyclist with an incredible story of resilience, determination, and triumph. From battling life-threatening illness to conquering some of the world’s toughest cycling challenges, James shares how he overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles—one step (or mile) at a time. Get ready to be inspired by his journey of grit, gratitude, and the power of never giving up.

In episode 101 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Kaitlin Pennington and Sarah Blount of Cancer Rehab Group. Tune in as the cancer rehab specialists share their passion for whole-person care for those newly diagnosed with cancer, in active treatment, in remission, or managing long-term effects.

In episode 100 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Heroes Foundation Co-Founder Cindy Todd. Tune in as Cindy, Vince, and Daniel share hot takes on the evolution of the Heroes Foundation, reaching 100 episodes of The Summits Podcast, and what they hope to see for the future of cancer in Indiana. Thank you BuffaLouie’s for the delicious snack shared in this episode!

In episode 99 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Andrew Peters, Team Heroes cyclist and Division Manager at Republic National Distributing Company. Tune in as Andrew shares about surviving brain cancer, leaning on faith and good health habits to get through hard times, and how he’s giving back to others facing a similar battle.

In episode 98 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Jesse Monts, Controller at Duncan Supply Company and member of the Heroes Foundation Board of Directors. Tune in as Jesse shares his mother’s ovarian cancer journey and how it inspired him to give back to other families facing a cancer diagnosis through the Heroes Foundation.

In episode 97 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Courtney Roberts, President/CEO of Riley Children’s Foundation. Tune in as Courtney shares about caregiving through her father’s pancreatic cancer journey and the future of pediatric care at Riley Children’s Health. “We want to ensure at Riley Children’s Foundation that we are able, through philanthropic support, to ensure that every kid in the state of Indiana and beyond has access to the world-class care at Riley.”

In episode 96 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Dr. Robyn Spoon, CEO of Elevate Childhood Cancer Research and Advocacy. Tune in as Robyn shares her son’s cancer story that ignited a passion for change and how Elevate Childhood Cancer Research and Advocacy is moving the needle on precision medicine for those diagnosed with childhood cancer. Learn more about Elevate Childhood Cancer Research and Advocacy at elevatechildhoodcancer.org. The Heroes Foundation Team JOEY Program proudly sponsored the 2nd Annual Indiana Pediatric Sarcoma Research & Advocacy Summit. Together, we will continue uniting Indiana against cancer.

In 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.”

In 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

In 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/

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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

In 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

In 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.

In 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.

In episode 85 of the Summits Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. is joined by Nate Spangle, Founder of Get Indiana and Head Wrestling Coach at Bishop Chatard High School. Tune in as Nate shares the family cancer story that set the trajectory for his young adulthood and inspired him to live bigger. The Heroes Foundation is thrilled to introduce Nate as the Honorary Chair and Accountability Coach for the 2025 Fit4Heroes campaign, Powered by American Health & Wellness, from April 1-30! Join Nate today at heroesfoundation.org/fit4heroes.

In 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.

In episode 83 of the Summits Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. is joined by Nicole Rule, Associate Vice President in Oncology Clinical Trial Acceleration at Eli Lilly and Company. Tune in as Nicole shares the benefits of cancer clinical trials and the cancer story that fuels her fight against the disease. The content and views expressed are my own and do not represent the views of my employer, Eli Lilly and Company.

In 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.

In 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

In 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.

In episode 79 of the Summits Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. is joined by Teresa Altemeyer, cancer survivor and patient advocate through cancer support groups and art therapy at the CompleteLife Program at IU Health and the IU Simon Cancer Center. Tune in as Teresa shares the incredibly important role that these groups and therapies play for patients, survivors and caregivers. The Heroes Foundation proudly provides funding to the CompleteLife Program to further our mission to provide meaningful support to cancer patients, education to promote cancer prevention and resources to advance research for a cure.

In 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!

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.

In 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.

In 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.

In episode 74 of the Summits Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. is joined by Dan Plumlee of Walnut Ridge Family RV Sales. Tune in as Dan shares his plan for a year long Fit4Heroes campaign to push himself physically and raise important funds for Hoosiers fighting cancer. Join the Heroes Foundation in the Fit4Heroes campaign from June 1-23! Learn more and register at fit4heroes.org.

In 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!

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.”

In 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.

In episode 68 of the Summits Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. is joined by Rick Czaplewski – author, speaker, and two-time cancer survivor. Tune in as Rick shares his journey of fighting Hodgkin’s Lymphoma as a college student, and how that experience shapes his life today. To purchase Rick’s book, “Better Dirty Than Done”, visit rickczaplewski.com/purchase-book.

You may recognize Harry Santa-Olalla as the entertaining and energetic host of An Evening With Heroes. Tune in for how Givergy brought a Brit to New York City and helped him find his American dream. “Very quickly, it became something that’s part of my soul. I love being on stage and raising money for organizations and feeling like I’m making a difference.” Hear more about the city he calls home, his perfect day, and why he’s so passionate about fighting cancer in episode 15 of the Summits Podcast. Join the Heroes Foundation for the 24th annual An Evening With Heroes on Saturday, January 27 at the JW Marriott Indianapolis! For table sponsorship, tickets, hotels and more, visit heroesfoundation.org/events.

In 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.”

In 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. Subscribe to the audio version of the Summits Podcast https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm Find out more about the Heroes Foundation https://www.heroesfoundation.org Find out more about The Brookfield Group https://thebrookfieldgroup.com Discover Platform 24 co-working https://www.platform24.co What’s your cancer story? Hosted by cancer survivor and philanthropist Vince Todd, Jr., Chairman and Co-Founder of the Heroes Foundation, and Heroes Foundation Board Member Daniel Abdallah, the Summits Podcast is a place for people to share their stories. Everyone has a cancer story. From battling a deadly disease to caring for a loved one, when we rise up and face life’s greatest challenges, we see with a new vision, feel with a greater passion, and think with a deeper perspective. Along the way, paths cross, journeys intersect, and missions converge. For Vince Todd, it was his own cancer diagnosis that led him and his wife, Cindy, to launch the Heroes Foundation to provide meaningful support to cancer patients, education to promote cancer prevention, and resources to advance research for a cure. What started with friends and family grew into a community. The Summits Podcast is an extension of that community. Our stories are what bring us together. Artists, athletes, doctors, business people - we’re all family members, community leaders, and activists. Everyone has a story. Anyone can inspire. No one battles alone. Join the conversation. Let’s climb the summit together.

In 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. Subscribe to the audio version of the Summits Podcast https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm Find out more about the Heroes Foundation https://www.heroesfoundation.org Find out more about The Brookfield Group https://thebrookfieldgroup.com Discover Platform 24 co-working https://www.platform24.co What’s your cancer story? Hosted by cancer survivor and philanthropist Vince Todd, Jr., Chairman and Co-Founder of the Heroes Foundation, and Heroes Foundation Board Member Daniel Abdallah, the Summits Podcast is a place for people to share their stories. Everyone has a cancer story. From battling a deadly disease to caring for a loved one, when we rise up and face life’s greatest challenges, we see with a new vision, feel with a greater passion, and think with a deeper perspective. Along the way, paths cross, journeys intersect, and missions converge. For Vince Todd, it was his own cancer diagnosis that led him and his wife, Cindy, to launch the Heroes Foundation to provide meaningful support to cancer patients, education to promote cancer prevention, and resources to advance research for a cure. What started with friends and family grew into a community. The Summits Podcast is an extension of that community. Our stories are what bring us together. Artists, athletes, doctors, business people - we’re all family members, community leaders, and activists. Everyone has a story. Anyone can inspire. No one battles alone. Join the conversation. Let’s climb the summit together.

In 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.” Subscribe to the audio version of the Summits Podcast https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm Find out more about the Heroes Foundation https://www.heroesfoundation.org Find out more about The Brookfield Group https://thebrookfieldgroup.com Discover Platform 24 co-working https://www.platform24.co What’s your cancer story? Hosted by cancer survivor and philanthropist Vince Todd, Jr., Chairman and Co-Founder of the Heroes Foundation, and Heroes Foundation Board Member Daniel Abdallah, the Summits Podcast is a place for people to share their stories. Everyone has a cancer story. From battling a deadly disease to caring for a loved one, when we rise up and face life’s greatest challenges, we see with a new vision, feel with a greater passion, and think with a deeper perspective. Along the way, paths cross, journeys intersect, and missions converge. For Vince Todd, it was his own cancer diagnosis that led him and his wife, Cindy, to launch the Heroes Foundation to provide meaningful support to cancer patients, education to promote cancer prevention, and resources to advance research for a cure. What started with friends and family grew into a community. The Summits Podcast is an extension of that community. Our stories are what bring us together. Artists, athletes, doctors, business people - we’re all family members, community leaders, and activists. Everyone has a story. Anyone can inspire. No one battles alone. Join the conversation. Let’s climb the summit together.

In 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/. Subscribe to the audio version of the Summits Podcast https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm Find out more about the Heroes Foundation https://www.heroesfoundation.org Find out more about The Brookfield Group https://thebrookfieldgroup.com Discover Platform 24 co-working https://www.platform24.co What’s your cancer story? Hosted by cancer survivor and philanthropist Vince Todd, Jr., Chairman and Co-Founder of the Heroes Foundation, and Heroes Foundation Board Member Daniel Abdallah, the Summits Podcast is a place for people to share their stories. Everyone has a cancer story. From battling a deadly disease to caring for a loved one, when we rise up and face life’s greatest challenges, we see with a new vision, feel with a greater passion, and think with a deeper perspective. Along the way, paths cross, journeys intersect, and missions converge. For Vince Todd, it was his own cancer diagnosis that led him and his wife, Cindy, to launch the Heroes Foundation to provide meaningful support to cancer patients, education to promote cancer prevention, and resources to advance research for a cure. What started with friends and family grew into a community. The Summits Podcast is an extension of that community. Our stories are what bring us together. Artists, athletes, doctors, business people - we’re all family members, community leaders, and activists. Everyone has a story. Anyone can inspire. No one battles alone. Join the conversation. Let’s climb the summit together.

In 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. Subscribe to the audio version of the Summits Podcast https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm Find out more about the Heroes Foundation https://www.heroesfoundation.org Find out more about The Brookfield Group https://thebrookfieldgroup.com Discover Platform 24 co-working https://www.platform24.co What’s your cancer story? Hosted by cancer survivor and philanthropist Vince Todd, Jr., Chairman and Co-Founder of the Heroes Foundation, and Heroes Foundation Board Member Daniel Abdallah, the Summits Podcast is a place for people to share their stories. Everyone has a cancer story. From battling a deadly disease to caring for a loved one, when we rise up and face life’s greatest challenges, we see with a new vision, feel with a greater passion, and think with a deeper perspective. Along the way, paths cross, journeys intersect, and missions converge. For Vince Todd, it was his own cancer diagnosis that led him and his wife, Cindy, to launch the Heroes Foundation to provide meaningful support to cancer patients, education to promote cancer prevention, and resources to advance research for a cure. What started with friends and family grew into a community. The Summits Podcast is an extension of that community. Our stories are what bring us together. Artists, athletes, doctors, business people - we’re all family members, community leaders, and activists. Everyone has a story. Anyone can inspire. No one battles alone. Join the conversation. Let’s climb the summit together.

In 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 Subscribe to the audio version of the Summits Podcast https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm Find out more about the Heroes Foundation https://www.heroesfoundation.org Find out more about The Brookfield Group https://thebrookfieldgroup.com Discover Platform 24 co-working https://www.platform24.co What’s your cancer story? Hosted by cancer survivor and philanthropist Vince Todd, Jr., Chairman and Co-Founder of the Heroes Foundation, and Heroes Foundation Board Member Daniel Abdallah, the Summits Podcast is a place for people to share their stories. Everyone has a cancer story. From battling a deadly disease to caring for a loved one, when we rise up and face life’s greatest challenges, we see with a new vision, feel with a greater passion, and think with a deeper perspective. Along the way, paths cross, journeys intersect, and missions converge. For Vince Todd, it was his own cancer diagnosis that led him and his wife, Cindy, to launch the Heroes Foundation to provide meaningful support to cancer patients, education to promote cancer prevention, and resources to advance research for a cure. What started with friends and family grew into a community. The Summits Podcast is an extension of that community. Our stories are what bring us together. Artists, athletes, doctors, business people - we’re all family members, community leaders, and activists. Everyone has a story. Anyone can inspire. No one battles alone. Join the conversation. Let’s climb the summit together.

In 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/. Subscribe to the audio version of the Summits Podcast https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm Find out more about the Heroes Foundation https://www.heroesfoundation.org Find out more about The Brookfield Group https://thebrookfieldgroup.com Discover Platform 24 co-working https://www.platform24.co What’s your cancer story? Hosted by cancer survivor and philanthropist Vince Todd, Jr., Chairman and Co-Founder of the Heroes Foundation, and Heroes Foundation Board Member Daniel Abdallah, the Summits Podcast is a place for people to share their stories. Everyone has a cancer story. From battling a deadly disease to caring for a loved one, when we rise up and face life’s greatest challenges, we see with a new vision, feel with a greater passion, and think with a deeper perspective. Along the way, paths cross, journeys intersect, and missions converge. For Vince Todd, it was his own cancer diagnosis that led him and his wife, Cindy, to launch the Heroes Foundation to provide meaningful support to cancer patients, education to promote cancer prevention, and resources to advance research for a cure. What started with friends and family grew into a community. The Summits Podcast is an extension of that community. Our stories are what bring us together. Artists, athletes, doctors, business people - we’re all family members, community leaders, and activists. Everyone has a story. Anyone can inspire. No one battles alone. Join the conversation. Let’s climb the summit together.

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In 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. Subscribe to the audio version of the Summits Podcast https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm Find out more about the Heroes Foundation https://www.heroesfoundation.org Find out more about The Brookfield Group https://thebrookfieldgroup.com Discover Platform 24 co-working https://www.platform24.co What’s your cancer story? Hosted by cancer survivor and philanthropist Vince Todd, Jr., Chairman and Co-Founder of the Heroes Foundation, and Heroes Foundation Board Member Daniel Abdallah, the Summits Podcast is a place for people to share their stories. Everyone has a cancer story. From battling a deadly disease to caring for a loved one, when we rise up and face life’s greatest challenges, we see with a new vision, feel with a greater passion, and think with a deeper perspective. Along the way, paths cross, journeys intersect, and missions converge. For Vince Todd, it was his own cancer diagnosis that led him and his wife, Cindy, to launch the Heroes Foundation to provide meaningful support to cancer patients, education to promote cancer prevention, and resources to advance research for a cure. What started with friends and family grew into a community. The Summits Podcast is an extension of that community. Our stories are what bring us together. Artists, athletes, doctors, business people - we’re all family members, community leaders, and activists. Everyone has a story. Anyone can inspire. No one battles alone. Join the conversation. Let’s climb the summit together.