Summits Podcast

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.

Summits Podcast Episode 15: Harry Santa-Olalla Is Living His American Dream

October 13th, 2021  |  46 mins 18 secs

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You may recognize Harry Santa-Olalla as the entertaining and energetic host of An Evening With Heroes.

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.

Sean Swarner

July 21st, 2021  |  48 mins 22 secs

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Sean 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.

Julie Drew

May 31st, 2021  |  47 mins 11 secs

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Matt King

May 7th, 2021  |  59 mins 42 secs

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In 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.