Summits Podcast

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!

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