Summits Podcast

Epi 34: Summit Partner Chris Hendricks shares why he supports the Heroes Foundation

August 9th, 2022  |  26 mins 44 secs

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In 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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Find out more about the Heroes Foundation
https://www.heroesfoundation.org

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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 33: Dr. Andy Bullock details the cancer research happening at the University of Notre Dame

July 27th, 2022  |  26 mins 51 secs

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In 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 wonderful experience.”

For more on the Catherine Peachey Fund’s 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/

Epi 32: Chris and Stacy DesJean share their son’s osteosarcoma diagnosis in the midst of COVID-19

July 7th, 2022  |  36 mins 59 secs

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In 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.

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.

Epi 31: Dr. Phil Low breaks down the medical discoveries happening at Purdue University

June 14th, 2022  |  18 mins 53 secs

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In 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

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.

Epi 30: Amy Kirsh and her two-time Melanoma journey

May 31st, 2022  |  31 mins 33 secs

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In 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.

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.

Epi 29: Dr. Sharon Stack shares her fight against cancer

May 17th, 2022  |  13 mins 36 secs

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In 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/

Epi 28: Melanie Brewer on the importance of community and communication

May 5th, 2022  |  33 mins 39 secs

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In 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.”

Epi 27: Dr. Erik Barrett on surviving testicular cancer, giving back to the cancer community

April 26th, 2022  |  38 mins 2 secs

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In 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.”

Summits Podcast Episode 26: Marshall Morris shares his ‘no sad days’ mentality

March 24th, 2022  |  36 mins 52 secs

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In 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.”

For more on Dying Defiantly, visit www.dyingdefiantly.com.

Summits Podcast Episode 25: Billy Campbell on his kidney cancer journey

March 10th, 2022  |  39 mins 1 sec

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In episode 25 of the Summits Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. sits down with Indiana native and MacAllister Machinery employee Billy Campbell. Tune in as Billy shares his journey with kidney cancer as a young father and his advice to others on living a healthy lifestyle. “Life goes quick…I would encourage folks to don’t feel like you’re overreacting to things and make sure you’re in tune with your body and know what you’re feeling.”

MacAllister Machinery (www.macallister.com) continues to be a supporter and sponsor of the Heroes Foundation’s mission. For more information on helping us #beatcancer in Indiana, check out our Corporate Partnership Guide: https://www.heroesfoundation.org/partner-program/

Summits Podcast Episode 24: James Hinshaw shares his lessons in gratitude and priorities

February 28th, 2022  |  41 mins 45 secs

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In 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 here in Indiana!

Summits Podcast Episode 23: Glenn Bill talks ‘The ABC’s of Attitude’

February 15th, 2022  |  42 mins 10 secs

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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!

Summits Podcast Episode 22: Larra Overton shares her sports reporting career journey

February 1st, 2022  |  38 mins 56 secs

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In 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!

Larra's Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/larraoverton/

For Lindy Thackston’s story, tune in to episode 4 of the Summits Podcast. Lindy, we’re cheering you on every day.

Summits Podcast Episode 21: 2021 Year In Review

January 4th, 2022  |  58 mins 2 secs

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In 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.”

Summits Podcast Episode 18: Brian Dancy On Surviving Stage 4 Cancer And The Silver Linings Along The Way  

December 1st, 2021  |  37 mins 19 secs

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Diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer in 2020, Brian Dancy was initially given two years to live.

“I didn’t quite believe it. I didn’t want to believe it.”

From the diagnosis that left him dumbfounded to the support system that swooped in and surrounded him – how cancer has changed his outlook on life, the advice he’d give others, and how he plans to continue to beat the odds.

Summits Podcast Episode 17: Kristin Spodobalski’s Caregiver Journey

November 9th, 2021  |  54 mins 10 secs

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A caregiver by nature, Kristin Spodobalski’s cancer story is unique.

“I fell in love with a man that was battling cancer at the time that we met and his name was Stuart Scott.”

Her journey, his battle, their story, and the message she has for caregivers.