Summits Podcast

Epi 56: Dr. Ted Brauer raises awareness for oral cancer

July 6th, 2023  |  31 mins 28 secs

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In 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.

Epi 55: Fred Yeakey on advocacy and hope

June 20th, 2023  |  30 mins 56 secs

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In 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.

Epi 54 Drew Tower of Project 44

June 6th, 2023  |  27 mins 27 secs

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In 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.

Epi 53: Zak Keefer shares his family’s cancer story

May 23rd, 2023  |  27 mins 38 secs

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In 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.”

Epi 52: Dr. Nick Countryman shares skin cancer prevention tips

May 3rd, 2023  |  30 mins 8 secs

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In 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.

Epi 51: Dr. Tarah Ballinger on physical activity and cancer care

April 20th, 2023  |  22 mins 5 secs

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In 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 Hoosiers fighting cancer.  Register today at fit4heroes.org.

Epi 50: Dr. Nawal Kassem details cancer prevention and genetic testing

March 30th, 2023  |  20 mins 8 secs

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In 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/.

Epi 49: Bryce Zoeller on cycling to fight cancer

March 14th, 2023  |  31 mins 39 secs

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In 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 page, visit givergy.us/unbound4heroes2023For more on Heroes Foundation’s Team Heroes program, visit heroesfoundation.org/team-heroes.For more on Heroes Foundation’s Fit4Heroes event, visit fit4heroes.org.

Epi 48: Annie Martinez on building the future of the Heroes Foundation

February 28th, 2023  |  32 mins 20 secs

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In 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.

Epi 47: Dr. Matt Priddy details the latest in cancer screening technology

February 14th, 2023  |  49 mins 48 secs

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In 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.

Epi 46: Scott Mingle on joining the fight against cancer

January 31st, 2023  |  24 mins 29 secs

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In 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

Epi 45: Summits Podcast 2022 Year in Review

January 20th, 2023  |  52 mins 50 secs

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Tune 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 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.

Epi 44: Andrew McMullan shares why he gives back to Hoosiers fighting cancer

December 27th, 2022  |  30 mins 23 secs

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In episode 44 of the Summits Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. sits down with Andrew McMullan, President and Owner of TSI Energy Solutions. Tune in as Andrew shares his father’s stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis, how that diagnosis affected his entrance into his father’s business, and why TSI Energy Solutions supports the Heroes Foundation. “It’s incredible to see a local organization give back in the way that Heroes does and being able to feel like you actually can be part of that is incredibly meaningful.”

Epi 43: Scot Pollard on caring for his wife through her breast cancer journey

December 13th, 2022  |  30 mins 12 secs

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In 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.”

Epi 42: Dr. Nick Zyromski talks about cancer getting personal

November 28th, 2022  |  30 mins 6 secs

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In 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.

Epi 41: Gary Brackett on a winning attitude

November 15th, 2022  |  39 mins 49 secs

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In 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.