Summits Podcast

Epi 92: Providing basic needs to Indiana cancer patients with Joyce Irwin

August 20th, 2025  |  41 mins 30 secs

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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.

Epi 91: Volunteerism and raising the next generation of cancer fighters with Lori Wheeler

July 29th, 2025  |  30 mins 36 secs

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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.

Epi 90: Men’s mental health with @buildingarefuge and Brandon Leum

July 9th, 2025  |  40 mins 33 secs

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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.

Epi 84: Giving back to the community with Kevin Stewart

January 14th, 2025  |  33 mins 18 secs

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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.

Epi 83: The benefits of cancer clinical trials with Nicole Rule

December 18th, 2024  |  49 mins 21 secs

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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.

Epi 67: The gift of giving back with Josh Gordon

December 20th, 2023  |  28 mins 55 secs

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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.”

Epi 66: Supporting mental health with Dr. Natalie Dattilo

December 5th, 2023  |  24 mins 1 sec

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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.

Epi 64: Danielle Halsey on exercise and cancer

November 14th, 2023  |  39 mins 12 secs

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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.”

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 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.”