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    <title>Summits Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Indy”</title>
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    <description>Summits Podcast 
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. 
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    <itunes:subtitle>What's your cancer story?</itunes:subtitle>
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    <itunes:summary>Summits Podcast 
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. 
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    <itunes:keywords>cancer, story, Indianapolis, indiana, hero, community, inspiration, caregiver, summit, summits, summits podcast,</itunes:keywords>
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  <title>Episode 103: A Family's Fight Against Breast Cancer with Liz Childers &amp; Norma Unser</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>The Heroes Foundation</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In this heartfelt episode of The Summits Podcast, cohosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah sit down with twin sisters Liz Childers and Norma Unser to share an inspiring and deeply personal conversation about their family's journey with cancer.
 
Liz and Norma open up about how cancer has profoundly impacted their lives, with their mom, Liz, and Norma all facing breast cancer diagnoses. They discuss the emotional and physical challenges of their battles, the critical role of routine screenings in early detection, and the strength they’ve found in each other.
 
The conversation also highlights the groundbreaking work of the Cancer Vaccine Coalition and the hope it brings for the future of cancer outcomes and prevention. Liz and Norma’s story is a powerful reminder of resilience, the importance of advocacy, and the strides being made in the fight against cancer.
 
Learn more about the Cancer Vaccine Coalition: https://cancervaccinecoalition.org/
 
Shop Lizzie Lu’s Crew hats! https://lizzielucrew.com/</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>59:52</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>In this heartfelt episode of The Summits Podcast, cohosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah sit down with twin sisters Liz Childers and Norma Unser to share an inspiring and deeply personal conversation about their family's journey with cancer.
Liz and Norma open up about how cancer has profoundly impacted their lives, with their mom, Liz, and Norma all facing breast cancer diagnoses. They discuss the emotional and physical challenges of their battles, the critical role of routine screenings in early detection, and the strength they’ve found in each other.
The conversation also highlights the groundbreaking work of the Cancer Vaccine Coalition and the hope it brings for the future of cancer outcomes and prevention. Liz and Norma’s story is a powerful reminder of resilience, the importance of advocacy, and the strides being made in the fight against cancer.
Learn more about the Cancer Vaccine Coalition: https://cancervaccinecoalition.org/
Shop Lizzie Lu’s Crew hats! https://lizzielucrew.com/ 
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this heartfelt episode of The Summits Podcast, cohosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah sit down with twin sisters Liz Childers and Norma Unser to share an inspiring and deeply personal conversation about their family&#39;s journey with cancer.</p>

<p>Liz and Norma open up about how cancer has profoundly impacted their lives, with their mom, Liz, and Norma all facing breast cancer diagnoses. They discuss the emotional and physical challenges of their battles, the critical role of routine screenings in early detection, and the strength they’ve found in each other.</p>

<p>The conversation also highlights the groundbreaking work of the Cancer Vaccine Coalition and the hope it brings for the future of cancer outcomes and prevention. Liz and Norma’s story is a powerful reminder of resilience, the importance of advocacy, and the strides being made in the fight against cancer.</p>

<p>Learn more about the Cancer Vaccine Coalition: <a href="https://cancervaccinecoalition.org/" rel="nofollow">https://cancervaccinecoalition.org/</a></p>

<p>Shop Lizzie Lu’s Crew hats! <a href="https://lizzielucrew.com/" rel="nofollow">https://lizzielucrew.com/</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this heartfelt episode of The Summits Podcast, cohosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah sit down with twin sisters Liz Childers and Norma Unser to share an inspiring and deeply personal conversation about their family&#39;s journey with cancer.</p>

<p>Liz and Norma open up about how cancer has profoundly impacted their lives, with their mom, Liz, and Norma all facing breast cancer diagnoses. They discuss the emotional and physical challenges of their battles, the critical role of routine screenings in early detection, and the strength they’ve found in each other.</p>

<p>The conversation also highlights the groundbreaking work of the Cancer Vaccine Coalition and the hope it brings for the future of cancer outcomes and prevention. Liz and Norma’s story is a powerful reminder of resilience, the importance of advocacy, and the strides being made in the fight against cancer.</p>

<p>Learn more about the Cancer Vaccine Coalition: <a href="https://cancervaccinecoalition.org/" rel="nofollow">https://cancervaccinecoalition.org/</a></p>

<p>Shop Lizzie Lu’s Crew hats! <a href="https://lizzielucrew.com/" rel="nofollow">https://lizzielucrew.com/</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 102: James Golding - From Survivor to Ultra Cyclist</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>The Heroes Foundation</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Missed the 26th Annual An Evening With Heroes? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! In episode 102 of The Summits Podcast, cohosts Vince Todd Jr. and Daniel Abdallah sit down with the event’s keynote speaker, James Golding.
 
James is a two-time cancer survivor turned ultra-distance cyclist with an incredible story of resilience, determination, and triumph. From battling life-threatening illness to conquering some of the world’s toughest cycling challenges, James shares how he overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles—one step (or mile) at a time.
 
Get ready to be inspired by his journey of grit, gratitude, and the power of never giving up.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:24:46</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Missed the 26th Annual An Evening With Heroes? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! In episode 102 of The Summits Podcast, cohosts Vince Todd Jr. and Daniel Abdallah sit down with the event’s keynote speaker, James Golding.
James is a two-time cancer survivor turned ultra-distance cyclist with an incredible story of resilience, determination, and triumph. From battling life-threatening illness to conquering some of the world’s toughest cycling challenges, James shares how he overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles—one step (or mile) at a time.
Get ready to be inspired by his journey of grit, gratitude, and the power of never giving up. 
</description>
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>Missed the 26th Annual An Evening With Heroes? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! In episode 102 of The Summits Podcast, cohosts Vince Todd Jr. and Daniel Abdallah sit down with the event’s keynote speaker, James Golding.</p>

<p>James is a two-time cancer survivor turned ultra-distance cyclist with an incredible story of resilience, determination, and triumph. From battling life-threatening illness to conquering some of the world’s toughest cycling challenges, James shares how he overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles—one step (or mile) at a time.</p>

<p>Get ready to be inspired by his journey of grit, gratitude, and the power of never giving up.</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Missed the 26th Annual An Evening With Heroes? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! In episode 102 of The Summits Podcast, cohosts Vince Todd Jr. and Daniel Abdallah sit down with the event’s keynote speaker, James Golding.</p>

<p>James is a two-time cancer survivor turned ultra-distance cyclist with an incredible story of resilience, determination, and triumph. From battling life-threatening illness to conquering some of the world’s toughest cycling challenges, James shares how he overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles—one step (or mile) at a time.</p>

<p>Get ready to be inspired by his journey of grit, gratitude, and the power of never giving up.</p>]]>
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  <title>Epi 101: Whole person care at Cancer Rehab Group with Kaitlin Pennington and Sarah Blount</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>The Heroes Foundation</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In episode 101 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Kaitlin Pennington and Sarah Blount of Cancer Rehab Group. Tune in as the cancer rehab specialists share their passion for whole-person care for those newly diagnosed with cancer, in active treatment, in remission, or managing long-term effects.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>42:51</itunes:duration>
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  <description>In episode 101 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Kaitlin Pennington and Sarah Blount of Cancer Rehab Group. Tune in as the cancer rehab specialists share their passion for whole-person care for those newly diagnosed with cancer, in active treatment, in remission, or managing long-term effects. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 101 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Kaitlin Pennington and Sarah Blount of Cancer Rehab Group. Tune in as the cancer rehab specialists share their passion for whole-person care for those newly diagnosed with cancer, in active treatment, in remission, or managing long-term effects.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 101 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Kaitlin Pennington and Sarah Blount of Cancer Rehab Group. Tune in as the cancer rehab specialists share their passion for whole-person care for those newly diagnosed with cancer, in active treatment, in remission, or managing long-term effects.</p>]]>
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  <title>🎉 Epi 100: Celebrating 100 Episodes of The Summits Podcast with Co-Founder Cindy Todd 🎉</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>The Heroes Foundation</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In episode 100 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Heroes Foundation Co-Founder Cindy Todd. Tune in as Cindy, Vince, and Daniel share hot takes on the evolution of the Heroes Foundation, reaching 100 episodes of The Summits Podcast, and what they hope to see for the future of cancer in Indiana.
 
Thank you BuffaLouie’s for the delicious snack shared in this episode!</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:14:00</itunes:duration>
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  <description>In episode 100 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Heroes Foundation Co-Founder Cindy Todd. Tune in as Cindy, Vince, and Daniel share hot takes on the evolution of the Heroes Foundation, reaching 100 episodes of The Summits Podcast, and what they hope to see for the future of cancer in Indiana.
Thank you BuffaLouie’s for the delicious snack shared in this episode! 
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 100 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Heroes Foundation Co-Founder Cindy Todd. Tune in as Cindy, Vince, and Daniel share hot takes on the evolution of the Heroes Foundation, reaching 100 episodes of The Summits Podcast, and what they hope to see for the future of cancer in Indiana.</p>

<p>Thank you BuffaLouie’s for the delicious snack shared in this episode!</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 100 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Heroes Foundation Co-Founder Cindy Todd. Tune in as Cindy, Vince, and Daniel share hot takes on the evolution of the Heroes Foundation, reaching 100 episodes of The Summits Podcast, and what they hope to see for the future of cancer in Indiana.</p>

<p>Thank you BuffaLouie’s for the delicious snack shared in this episode!</p>]]>
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  <title>Epi 99: Leaning on faith and cycling after brain cancer with Andrew Peters</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>The Heroes Foundation</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In episode 99 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Andrew Peters, Team Heroes cyclist and Division Manager at Republic National Distributing Company. Tune in as Andrew shares about surviving brain cancer, leaning on faith and good health habits to get through hard times, and how he’s giving back to others facing a similar battle.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>43:51</itunes:duration>
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  <description>In episode 99 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Andrew Peters, Team Heroes cyclist and Division Manager at Republic National Distributing Company. Tune in as Andrew shares about surviving brain cancer, leaning on faith and good health habits to get through hard times, and how he’s giving back to others facing a similar battle. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 99 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Andrew Peters, Team Heroes cyclist and Division Manager at Republic National Distributing Company. Tune in as Andrew shares about surviving brain cancer, leaning on faith and good health habits to get through hard times, and how he’s giving back to others facing a similar battle.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 99 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Andrew Peters, Team Heroes cyclist and Division Manager at Republic National Distributing Company. Tune in as Andrew shares about surviving brain cancer, leaning on faith and good health habits to get through hard times, and how he’s giving back to others facing a similar battle.</p>]]>
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  <title>Epi 98: Giving Back to the Indiana Cancer Community with Jesse Monts</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In episode 98 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Jesse Monts, Controller at Duncan Supply Company and member of the Heroes Foundation Board of Directors. Tune in as Jesse shares his mother’s ovarian cancer journey and how it inspired him to give back to other families facing a cancer diagnosis through the Heroes Foundation.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>19:04</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>In episode 98 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Jesse Monts, Controller at Duncan Supply Company and member of the Heroes Foundation Board of Directors. Tune in as Jesse shares his mother’s ovarian cancer journey and how it inspired him to give back to other families facing a cancer diagnosis through the Heroes Foundation. 
</description>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 98 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Jesse Monts, Controller at Duncan Supply Company and member of the Heroes Foundation Board of Directors. Tune in as Jesse shares his mother’s ovarian cancer journey and how it inspired him to give back to other families facing a cancer diagnosis through the Heroes Foundation.</p>]]>
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  <title>Epi 97: The Future of Pediatric Care at Riley Children’s Health with Courtney Roberts</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In episode 97 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Courtney Roberts, President/CEO of Riley Children’s Foundation. Tune in as Courtney shares about caregiving through her father’s pancreatic cancer journey and the future of pediatric care at Riley Children’s Health.
 
“We want to ensure at Riley Children’s Foundation that we are able, through philanthropic support, to ensure that every kid in the state of Indiana and beyond has access to the world-class care at Riley.”</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>28:48</itunes:duration>
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  <description>In episode 97 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Courtney Roberts, President/CEO of Riley Children’s Foundation. Tune in as Courtney shares about caregiving through her father’s pancreatic cancer journey and the future of pediatric care at Riley Children’s Health.
“We want to ensure at Riley Children’s Foundation that we are able, through philanthropic support, to ensure that every kid in the state of Indiana and beyond has access to the world-class care at Riley.” 
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 97 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Courtney Roberts, President/CEO of Riley Children’s Foundation. Tune in as Courtney shares about caregiving through her father’s pancreatic cancer journey and the future of pediatric care at Riley Children’s Health.</p>

<p>“We want to ensure at Riley Children’s Foundation that we are able, through philanthropic support, to ensure that every kid in the state of Indiana and beyond has access to the world-class care at Riley.”</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 97 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Courtney Roberts, President/CEO of Riley Children’s Foundation. Tune in as Courtney shares about caregiving through her father’s pancreatic cancer journey and the future of pediatric care at Riley Children’s Health.</p>

<p>“We want to ensure at Riley Children’s Foundation that we are able, through philanthropic support, to ensure that every kid in the state of Indiana and beyond has access to the world-class care at Riley.”</p>]]>
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  <title>Epi 95: Persevering through Breast Cancer with Jasmine Gonzalvo</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The Heroes Foundation</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In episode 95 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Jasmine Gonzalvo, Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Purdue University College of Pharmacy and breast cancer survivor. Tune in as Jasmine shares her breast cancer journey and the priorities she has now in survivorship. “Cancer gave me the slap in the face that I needed to be present for the right reasons.”</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>31:33</itunes:duration>
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  <description>In episode 95 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Jasmine Gonzalvo, Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Purdue University College of Pharmacy and breast cancer survivor. Tune in as Jasmine shares her breast cancer journey and the priorities she has now in survivorship. “Cancer gave me the slap in the face that I needed to be present for the right reasons.” 
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 95 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Jasmine Gonzalvo, Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Purdue University College of Pharmacy and breast cancer survivor. Tune in as Jasmine shares her breast cancer journey and the priorities she has now in survivorship. “Cancer gave me the slap in the face that I needed to be present for the right reasons.”</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 95 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Jasmine Gonzalvo, Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Purdue University College of Pharmacy and breast cancer survivor. Tune in as Jasmine shares her breast cancer journey and the priorities she has now in survivorship. “Cancer gave me the slap in the face that I needed to be present for the right reasons.”</p>]]>
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  <title>Epi 94: Overcoming Obstacles with Will DesJean</title>
  <link>http://summitspodcast.fireside.fm/willdesjean</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The Heroes Foundation</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In episode 94 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by osteosarcoma survivor Will DesJean. Tune in as Will shares his cancer story, the setback he experienced this past year, and how he’s getting back to what he loves most – friends, fun, and most of all – swimming.
 
For more of Will’s story, tune in to episode 32 with his parents, Chris and Stacy DesJean: https://youtu.be/400NoR1ogVM</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>31:09</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>In episode 94 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by osteosarcoma survivor Will DesJean. Tune in as Will shares his cancer story, the setback he experienced this past year, and how he’s getting back to what he loves most – friends, fun, and most of all – swimming.
For more of Will’s story, tune in to episode 32 with his parents, Chris and Stacy DesJean: https://youtu.be/400NoR1ogVM 
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 94 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by osteosarcoma survivor Will DesJean. Tune in as Will shares his cancer story, the setback he experienced this past year, and how he’s getting back to what he loves most – friends, fun, and most of all – swimming.</p>

<p>For more of Will’s story, tune in to episode 32 with his parents, Chris and Stacy DesJean: <a href="https://youtu.be/400NoR1ogVM" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/400NoR1ogVM</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 94 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by osteosarcoma survivor Will DesJean. Tune in as Will shares his cancer story, the setback he experienced this past year, and how he’s getting back to what he loves most – friends, fun, and most of all – swimming.</p>

<p>For more of Will’s story, tune in to episode 32 with his parents, Chris and Stacy DesJean: <a href="https://youtu.be/400NoR1ogVM" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/400NoR1ogVM</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Epi 92: Providing basic needs to Indiana cancer patients with Joyce Irwin</title>
  <link>http://summitspodcast.fireside.fm/joyceirwin</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The Heroes Foundation</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>41:30</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>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. 
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>]]>
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  <title>Epi 85: Inspiring Hoosiers to leave a legacy with Get Indiana’s Nate Spangle</title>
  <link>http://summitspodcast.fireside.fm/natespangle</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The Heroes Foundation</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In episode 85 of the Summits Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. is joined by Nate Spangle, Founder of Get Indiana and Head Wrestling Coach at Bishop Chatard High School. Tune in as Nate shares the family cancer story that set the trajectory for his young adulthood and inspired him to live bigger.
 
The Heroes Foundation is thrilled to introduce Nate as the Honorary Chair and Accountability Coach for the 2025 Fit4Heroes campaign, Powered by American Health &amp; Wellness, from April 1-30! Join Nate today at heroesfoundation.org/fit4heroes.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>46:47</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>In episode 85 of the Summits Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. is joined by Nate Spangle, Founder of Get Indiana and Head Wrestling Coach at Bishop Chatard High School. Tune in as Nate shares the family cancer story that set the trajectory for his young adulthood and inspired him to live bigger.
The Heroes Foundation is thrilled to introduce Nate as the Honorary Chair and Accountability Coach for the 2025 Fit4Heroes campaign, Powered by American Health &amp;amp; Wellness, from April 1-30! Join Nate today at heroesfoundation.org/fit4heroes. 
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 85 of the Summits Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. is joined by Nate Spangle, Founder of Get Indiana and Head Wrestling Coach at Bishop Chatard High School. Tune in as Nate shares the family cancer story that set the trajectory for his young adulthood and inspired him to live bigger.</p>

<p>The Heroes Foundation is thrilled to introduce Nate as the Honorary Chair and Accountability Coach for the 2025 Fit4Heroes campaign, Powered by American Health &amp; Wellness, from April 1-30! Join Nate today at heroesfoundation.org/fit4heroes.</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 85 of the Summits Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. is joined by Nate Spangle, Founder of Get Indiana and Head Wrestling Coach at Bishop Chatard High School. Tune in as Nate shares the family cancer story that set the trajectory for his young adulthood and inspired him to live bigger.</p>

<p>The Heroes Foundation is thrilled to introduce Nate as the Honorary Chair and Accountability Coach for the 2025 Fit4Heroes campaign, Powered by American Health &amp; Wellness, from April 1-30! Join Nate today at heroesfoundation.org/fit4heroes.</p>]]>
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  <title>Epi 83: The benefits of cancer clinical trials with Nicole Rule</title>
  <link>http://summitspodcast.fireside.fm/nicolerule</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>The Heroes Foundation</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>49:21</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/d/daa78ff0-3343-4f4b-8401-bc378e8eb79c/episodes/3/3d9851e7-1966-4473-8954-55339e5ef627/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>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. 
</description>
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p>The content and views expressed are my own and do not represent the views of my employer, Eli Lilly and Company.</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p>The content and views expressed are my own and do not represent the views of my employer, Eli Lilly and Company.</p>]]>
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  <title>Epi 73: Nursing &amp; Cancer Care with Julie Otte</title>
  <link>http://summitspodcast.fireside.fm/julieotte</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The Heroes Foundation</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/daa78ff0-3343-4f4b-8401-bc378e8eb79c/ae2112be-6fed-4c3d-90b5-9bfbe7905fd9.mp3" length="76176959" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In episode 73 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Julie Otte, Associate Professor at Indiana University Indianapolis School of Nursing. Tune in as Julie shares her time as an oncology nurse, and the research she is doing to improve patient outcomes.
 
This #NationalNursesWeek, the Heroes Foundation thanks all nurses who are making a difference in the lives of patients and families!</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>38:33</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/d/daa78ff0-3343-4f4b-8401-bc378e8eb79c/episodes/a/ae2112be-6fed-4c3d-90b5-9bfbe7905fd9/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>In episode 73 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Julie Otte, Associate Professor at Indiana University Indianapolis School of Nursing. Tune in as Julie shares her time as an oncology nurse, and the research she is doing to improve patient outcomes.
This #NationalNursesWeek, the Heroes Foundation thanks all nurses who are making a difference in the lives of patients and families! 
</description>
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 73 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Julie Otte, Associate Professor at Indiana University Indianapolis School of Nursing. Tune in as Julie shares her time as an oncology nurse, and the research she is doing to improve patient outcomes.</p>

<p>This #NationalNursesWeek, the Heroes Foundation thanks all nurses who are making a difference in the lives of patients and families!</p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 73 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Julie Otte, Associate Professor at Indiana University Indianapolis School of Nursing. Tune in as Julie shares her time as an oncology nurse, and the research she is doing to improve patient outcomes.</p>

<p>This #NationalNursesWeek, the Heroes Foundation thanks all nurses who are making a difference in the lives of patients and families!</p>]]>
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  <title>Epi 72: Nutrition and Corporate Wellness with Shea Rankin</title>
  <link>http://summitspodcast.fireside.fm/shearankin</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The Heroes Foundation</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In episode 72 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Shea Rankin, Founder of The Pilgrim Method. What are the benefits of encouraging wellness in the workplace? What are the best foods to consume to lead a healthy lifestyle? Don’t miss this wellness-packed episode with Shea Rankin.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>41:30</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>In episode 72 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Shea Rankin, Founder of The Pilgrim Method. What are the benefits of encouraging wellness in the workplace? What are the best foods to consume to lead a healthy lifestyle? Don’t miss this wellness-packed episode with Shea Rankin. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 72 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Shea Rankin, Founder of The Pilgrim Method. What are the benefits of encouraging wellness in the workplace? What are the best foods to consume to lead a healthy lifestyle? Don’t miss this wellness-packed episode with Shea Rankin.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 72 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Shea Rankin, Founder of The Pilgrim Method. What are the benefits of encouraging wellness in the workplace? What are the best foods to consume to lead a healthy lifestyle? Don’t miss this wellness-packed episode with Shea Rankin.</p>]]>
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  <title>Epi 71: Cancer &amp; Changing Paths with Ann Keil Dux</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The Heroes Foundation</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In episode 71 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Ann Keil Dux, former television journalist and now strategic communications consultant in Miami, FL.  At a height in her career and just weeks before her wedding, Ann was diagnosed with neck cancer.  Don’t miss her incredible story of survivorship and changing paths after a cancer diagnosis.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>39:55</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/d/daa78ff0-3343-4f4b-8401-bc378e8eb79c/episodes/1/178e294c-bd76-4b2b-9402-2ac67c305100/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>In episode 71 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Ann Keil Dux, former television journalist and now strategic communications consultant in Miami, FL.  At a height in her career and just weeks before her wedding, Ann was diagnosed with neck cancer.  Don’t miss her incredible story of survivorship and changing paths after a cancer diagnosis. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 71 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Ann Keil Dux, former television journalist and now strategic communications consultant in Miami, FL.  At a height in her career and just weeks before her wedding, Ann was diagnosed with neck cancer.  Don’t miss her incredible story of survivorship and changing paths after a cancer diagnosis.</p>]]>
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  <title>Epi 70: Colorectal cancer awareness with Mike &amp; Jamie Simek</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The Heroes Foundation</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In episode 70 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Mike &amp; Jamie Simek.  Tune in as the couple shares the strength and courage they’ve gained in their longtime US Marine career, and how that applies today to Mike’s colorectal cancer journey.  “Having an appreciation for how short life is and knowing that every day is precious is important – it comes into play here as you fight through cancer, too.”</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>54:07</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>In episode 70 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Mike &amp;amp; Jamie Simek.  Tune in as the couple shares the strength and courage they’ve gained in their longtime US Marine career, and how that applies today to Mike’s colorectal cancer journey.  “Having an appreciation for how short life is and knowing that every day is precious is important – it comes into play here as you fight through cancer, too.” 
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    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 70 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Mike &amp; Jamie Simek.  Tune in as the couple shares the strength and courage they’ve gained in their longtime US Marine career, and how that applies today to Mike’s colorectal cancer journey.  “Having an appreciation for how short life is and knowing that every day is precious is important – it comes into play here as you fight through cancer, too.”</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 70 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Mike &amp; Jamie Simek.  Tune in as the couple shares the strength and courage they’ve gained in their longtime US Marine career, and how that applies today to Mike’s colorectal cancer journey.  “Having an appreciation for how short life is and knowing that every day is precious is important – it comes into play here as you fight through cancer, too.”</p>]]>
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  <title>Epi 69: Racing, Family, and Cancer Prevention with Jarett Andretti</title>
  <link>http://summitspodcast.fireside.fm/jarettandretti</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>The Heroes Foundation</author>
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  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>The Heroes Foundation</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>In episode 69 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Jarett Andretti of Andretti Autosport.  Tune in as Jarett shares his family’s racing history and CheckIt4Andretti, a family foundation encouraging early screenings and detection for colorectal cancer.  “It can never be too early but it can be too late.”
 
For more on CheckIt4Andretti, in memory of John Andretti, visit checkit4andretti.org.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>40:35</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>In episode 69 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Jarett Andretti of Andretti Autosport.  Tune in as Jarett shares his family’s racing history and CheckIt4Andretti, a family foundation encouraging early screenings and detection for colorectal cancer.  “It can never be too early but it can be too late.”
For more on CheckIt4Andretti, in memory of John Andretti, visit checkit4andretti.org. 
</description>
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 69 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Jarett Andretti of Andretti Autosport.  Tune in as Jarett shares his family’s racing history and CheckIt4Andretti, a family foundation encouraging early screenings and detection for colorectal cancer.  “It can never be too early but it can be too late.”</p>

<p>For more on CheckIt4Andretti, in memory of John Andretti, visit checkit4andretti.org.</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 69 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Jarett Andretti of Andretti Autosport.  Tune in as Jarett shares his family’s racing history and CheckIt4Andretti, a family foundation encouraging early screenings and detection for colorectal cancer.  “It can never be too early but it can be too late.”</p>

<p>For more on CheckIt4Andretti, in memory of John Andretti, visit checkit4andretti.org.</p>]]>
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<item>
  <title>Epi 67: The gift of giving back with Josh Gordon</title>
  <link>http://summitspodcast.fireside.fm/joshgordon</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>The Heroes Foundation</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/daa78ff0-3343-4f4b-8401-bc378e8eb79c/90502e07-3c4a-421d-8a9a-593c3466eff2.mp3" length="58637255" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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  <itunes:author>The Heroes Foundation</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>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.”</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>28:55</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/d/daa78ff0-3343-4f4b-8401-bc378e8eb79c/episodes/9/90502e07-3c4a-421d-8a9a-593c3466eff2/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>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.” 
</description>
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>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.”</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.”</p>]]>
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  <title>Epi 62: Lisa Hayes fights disparities in breast cancer care</title>
  <link>http://summitspodcast.fireside.fm/lisahayes</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The Heroes Foundation</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/daa78ff0-3343-4f4b-8401-bc378e8eb79c/c4f1eeb4-48f6-4c6a-a861-5b151d337e04.mp3" length="88320970" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>The Heroes Foundation</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>In episode 62 of the Summits Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. is joined by Lisa Hayes of Gennesaret Free Clinic and Pink-4-Ever Ending Disparities.  Tune in as Lisa shares her personal triple-negative breast cancer story and her passion for fighting disparities in breast cancer care and treatment.

 

For more on Pink-4-Ever Ending Disparities, visit pink-4-ever.org.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>44:15</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>In episode 62 of the Summits Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. is joined by Lisa Hayes of Gennesaret Free Clinic and Pink-4-Ever Ending Disparities.  Tune in as Lisa shares her personal triple-negative breast cancer story and her passion for fighting disparities in breast cancer care and treatment.
For more on Pink-4-Ever Ending Disparities, visit pink-4-ever.org.
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. 
</description>
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 62 of the Summits Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. is joined by Lisa Hayes of Gennesaret Free Clinic and Pink-4-Ever Ending Disparities.  Tune in as Lisa shares her personal triple-negative breast cancer story and her passion for fighting disparities in breast cancer care and treatment.</p>

<p>For more on Pink-4-Ever Ending Disparities, visit pink-4-ever.org.</p>

<p>Subscribe to the audio version of the Summits Podcast<br>
<a href="https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm</a></p>

<p>Find out more about the Heroes Foundation<br>
<a href="https://www.heroesfoundation.org" rel="nofollow">https://www.heroesfoundation.org</a></p>

<p>Find out more about The Brookfield Group<br>
<a href="https://thebrookfieldgroup.com" rel="nofollow">https://thebrookfieldgroup.com</a></p>

<p>Discover Platform 24 co-working<br>
<a href="https://www.platform24.co" rel="nofollow">https://www.platform24.co</a></p>

<p>What’s your cancer story? </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Everyone has a cancer story. </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Along the way, paths cross, journeys intersect, and missions converge.  </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>What started with friends and family grew into a community. The Summits Podcast is an extension of that community. </p>

<p>Our stories are what bring us together. </p>

<p>Artists, athletes, doctors, business people - we’re all family members, community leaders, and activists. </p>

<p>Everyone has a story.  Anyone can inspire. No one battles alone. </p>

<p>Join the conversation.</p>

<p>Let’s climb the summit together.</p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 62 of the Summits Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. is joined by Lisa Hayes of Gennesaret Free Clinic and Pink-4-Ever Ending Disparities.  Tune in as Lisa shares her personal triple-negative breast cancer story and her passion for fighting disparities in breast cancer care and treatment.</p>

<p>For more on Pink-4-Ever Ending Disparities, visit pink-4-ever.org.</p>

<p>Subscribe to the audio version of the Summits Podcast<br>
<a href="https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm</a></p>

<p>Find out more about the Heroes Foundation<br>
<a href="https://www.heroesfoundation.org" rel="nofollow">https://www.heroesfoundation.org</a></p>

<p>Find out more about The Brookfield Group<br>
<a href="https://thebrookfieldgroup.com" rel="nofollow">https://thebrookfieldgroup.com</a></p>

<p>Discover Platform 24 co-working<br>
<a href="https://www.platform24.co" rel="nofollow">https://www.platform24.co</a></p>

<p>What’s your cancer story? </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Everyone has a cancer story. </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Along the way, paths cross, journeys intersect, and missions converge.  </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>What started with friends and family grew into a community. The Summits Podcast is an extension of that community. </p>

<p>Our stories are what bring us together. </p>

<p>Artists, athletes, doctors, business people - we’re all family members, community leaders, and activists. </p>

<p>Everyone has a story.  Anyone can inspire. No one battles alone. </p>

<p>Join the conversation.</p>

<p>Let’s climb the summit together.</p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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<item>
  <title>Epi 61: Piper Lyon gives back</title>
  <link>http://summitspodcast.fireside.fm/piperlyon</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The Heroes Foundation</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/daa78ff0-3343-4f4b-8401-bc378e8eb79c/271f08c4-e35b-463b-beb8-8f565ccd0f98.mp3" length="77352378" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>The Heroes Foundation</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>In episode 61 of the Summits Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. is joined by Kim and Piper Lyon.  Tune in as the mother and daughter share memories of her Burkitts Lymphoma diagnosis and how they’re celebrating being 5 years cancer free!  “It is pretty tough, but you can get through it if you believe.”

For more on Piper’s cancer story, watch here: youtu.be/IBQMSikFYUg

For more on Halloween4Heroes, visit halloween4heroes.com</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>39:34</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>In episode 61 of the Summits Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. is joined by Kim and Piper Lyon.  Tune in as the mother and daughter share memories of her Burkitts Lymphoma diagnosis and how they’re celebrating being 5 years cancer free!  “It is pretty tough, but you can get through it if you believe.”
For more on Piper’s cancer story, watch here: youtu.be/IBQMSikFYUg
For more on Halloween4Heroes, visit halloween4heroes.com
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. 
</description>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 61 of the Summits Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. is joined by Kim and Piper Lyon.  Tune in as the mother and daughter share memories of her Burkitts Lymphoma diagnosis and how they’re celebrating being 5 years cancer free!  “It is pretty tough, but you can get through it if you believe.”</p>

<p>For more on Piper’s cancer story, watch here: youtu.be/IBQMSikFYUg</p>

<p>For more on Halloween4Heroes, visit halloween4heroes.com</p>

<p>Subscribe to the audio version of the Summits Podcast<br>
<a href="https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm</a></p>

<p>Find out more about the Heroes Foundation<br>
<a href="https://www.heroesfoundation.org" rel="nofollow">https://www.heroesfoundation.org</a></p>

<p>Find out more about The Brookfield Group<br>
<a href="https://thebrookfieldgroup.com" rel="nofollow">https://thebrookfieldgroup.com</a></p>

<p>Discover Platform 24 co-working<br>
<a href="https://www.platform24.co" rel="nofollow">https://www.platform24.co</a></p>

<p>What’s your cancer story? </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Everyone has a cancer story. </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Along the way, paths cross, journeys intersect, and missions converge.  </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>What started with friends and family grew into a community. The Summits Podcast is an extension of that community. </p>

<p>Our stories are what bring us together. </p>

<p>Artists, athletes, doctors, business people - we’re all family members, community leaders, and activists. </p>

<p>Everyone has a story.  Anyone can inspire. No one battles alone. </p>

<p>Join the conversation.</p>

<p>Let’s climb the summit together.</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 61 of the Summits Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. is joined by Kim and Piper Lyon.  Tune in as the mother and daughter share memories of her Burkitts Lymphoma diagnosis and how they’re celebrating being 5 years cancer free!  “It is pretty tough, but you can get through it if you believe.”</p>

<p>For more on Piper’s cancer story, watch here: youtu.be/IBQMSikFYUg</p>

<p>For more on Halloween4Heroes, visit halloween4heroes.com</p>

<p>Subscribe to the audio version of the Summits Podcast<br>
<a href="https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm</a></p>

<p>Find out more about the Heroes Foundation<br>
<a href="https://www.heroesfoundation.org" rel="nofollow">https://www.heroesfoundation.org</a></p>

<p>Find out more about The Brookfield Group<br>
<a href="https://thebrookfieldgroup.com" rel="nofollow">https://thebrookfieldgroup.com</a></p>

<p>Discover Platform 24 co-working<br>
<a href="https://www.platform24.co" rel="nofollow">https://www.platform24.co</a></p>

<p>What’s your cancer story? </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Everyone has a cancer story. </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Along the way, paths cross, journeys intersect, and missions converge.  </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>What started with friends and family grew into a community. The Summits Podcast is an extension of that community. </p>

<p>Our stories are what bring us together. </p>

<p>Artists, athletes, doctors, business people - we’re all family members, community leaders, and activists. </p>

<p>Everyone has a story.  Anyone can inspire. No one battles alone. </p>

<p>Join the conversation.</p>

<p>Let’s climb the summit together.</p>]]>
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  <title>Epi 57: Dr. Bill Tierney on caring for cancer patients</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In episode 57 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Dr. Bill Tierney of the Fairbanks School of Public Health in its Department of Global Health.  Tune in as Dr. Tierney shares his long-standing career in medical research and how surviving cancer made him a more empathetic doctor.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>50:19</itunes:duration>
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  <description>In episode 57 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Dr. Bill Tierney of the Fairbanks School of Public Health in its Department of Global Health.  Tune in as Dr. Tierney shares his long-standing career in medical research and how surviving cancer made him a more empathetic doctor.
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. 
</description>
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 57 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Dr. Bill Tierney of the Fairbanks School of Public Health in its Department of Global Health.  Tune in as Dr. Tierney shares his long-standing career in medical research and how surviving cancer made him a more empathetic doctor.</p>

<p>Subscribe to the audio version of the Summits Podcast<br>
<a href="https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm</a></p>

<p>Find out more about the Heroes Foundation<br>
<a href="https://www.heroesfoundation.org" rel="nofollow">https://www.heroesfoundation.org</a></p>

<p>Find out more about The Brookfield Group<br>
<a href="https://thebrookfieldgroup.com" rel="nofollow">https://thebrookfieldgroup.com</a></p>

<p>Discover Platform 24 co-working<br>
<a href="https://www.platform24.co" rel="nofollow">https://www.platform24.co</a></p>

<p>What’s your cancer story? </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Everyone has a cancer story. </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Along the way, paths cross, journeys intersect, and missions converge.  </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>What started with friends and family grew into a community. The Summits Podcast is an extension of that community. </p>

<p>Our stories are what bring us together. </p>

<p>Artists, athletes, doctors, business people - we’re all family members, community leaders, and activists. </p>

<p>Everyone has a story.  Anyone can inspire. No one battles alone. </p>

<p>Join the conversation.</p>

<p>Let’s climb the summit together.</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 57 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Dr. Bill Tierney of the Fairbanks School of Public Health in its Department of Global Health.  Tune in as Dr. Tierney shares his long-standing career in medical research and how surviving cancer made him a more empathetic doctor.</p>

<p>Subscribe to the audio version of the Summits Podcast<br>
<a href="https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm</a></p>

<p>Find out more about the Heroes Foundation<br>
<a href="https://www.heroesfoundation.org" rel="nofollow">https://www.heroesfoundation.org</a></p>

<p>Find out more about The Brookfield Group<br>
<a href="https://thebrookfieldgroup.com" rel="nofollow">https://thebrookfieldgroup.com</a></p>

<p>Discover Platform 24 co-working<br>
<a href="https://www.platform24.co" rel="nofollow">https://www.platform24.co</a></p>

<p>What’s your cancer story? </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Everyone has a cancer story. </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Along the way, paths cross, journeys intersect, and missions converge.  </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>What started with friends and family grew into a community. The Summits Podcast is an extension of that community. </p>

<p>Our stories are what bring us together. </p>

<p>Artists, athletes, doctors, business people - we’re all family members, community leaders, and activists. </p>

<p>Everyone has a story.  Anyone can inspire. No one battles alone. </p>

<p>Join the conversation.</p>

<p>Let’s climb the summit together.</p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Epi 55: Fred Yeakey on advocacy and hope</title>
  <link>http://summitspodcast.fireside.fm/fredyeakey</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The Heroes Foundation</author>
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  <itunes:author>The Heroes Foundation</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>30:56</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/d/daa78ff0-3343-4f4b-8401-bc378e8eb79c/episodes/3/35e81b51-391a-4022-9edb-d75f783939a5/cover.jpg?v=2"/>
  <description>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. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Epi 54 Drew Tower of Project 44</title>
  <link>http://summitspodcast.fireside.fm/drewtower</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The Heroes Foundation</author>
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  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>The Heroes Foundation</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>27:27</itunes:duration>
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  <description>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.
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. 
</description>
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p>Learn more about Project 44 at project44.org.</p>

<p>Subscribe to the audio version of the Summits Podcast<br>
<a href="https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm</a></p>

<p>Find out more about the Heroes Foundation<br>
<a href="https://www.heroesfoundation.org" rel="nofollow">https://www.heroesfoundation.org</a></p>

<p>Find out more about The Brookfield Group<br>
<a href="https://thebrookfieldgroup.com" rel="nofollow">https://thebrookfieldgroup.com</a></p>

<p>Discover Platform 24 co-working<br>
<a href="https://www.platform24.co" rel="nofollow">https://www.platform24.co</a></p>

<p>What’s your cancer story? </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Everyone has a cancer story. </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Along the way, paths cross, journeys intersect, and missions converge.  </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>What started with friends and family grew into a community. The Summits Podcast is an extension of that community. </p>

<p>Our stories are what bring us together. </p>

<p>Artists, athletes, doctors, business people - we’re all family members, community leaders, and activists. </p>

<p>Everyone has a story.  Anyone can inspire. No one battles alone. </p>

<p>Join the conversation.</p>

<p>Let’s climb the summit together.</p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p>Learn more about Project 44 at project44.org.</p>

<p>Subscribe to the audio version of the Summits Podcast<br>
<a href="https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm</a></p>

<p>Find out more about the Heroes Foundation<br>
<a href="https://www.heroesfoundation.org" rel="nofollow">https://www.heroesfoundation.org</a></p>

<p>Find out more about The Brookfield Group<br>
<a href="https://thebrookfieldgroup.com" rel="nofollow">https://thebrookfieldgroup.com</a></p>

<p>Discover Platform 24 co-working<br>
<a href="https://www.platform24.co" rel="nofollow">https://www.platform24.co</a></p>

<p>What’s your cancer story? </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Everyone has a cancer story. </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Along the way, paths cross, journeys intersect, and missions converge.  </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>What started with friends and family grew into a community. The Summits Podcast is an extension of that community. </p>

<p>Our stories are what bring us together. </p>

<p>Artists, athletes, doctors, business people - we’re all family members, community leaders, and activists. </p>

<p>Everyone has a story.  Anyone can inspire. No one battles alone. </p>

<p>Join the conversation.</p>

<p>Let’s climb the summit together.</p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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<item>
  <title>Epi 46: Scott Mingle on joining the fight against cancer</title>
  <link>http://summitspodcast.fireside.fm/scottmingle</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>The Heroes Foundation</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In episode 46 of the Summits Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. sits down with Scott Mingle, Heroes Foundation’s new Program &amp; 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</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>24:29</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>In episode 46 of the Summits Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. sits down with Scott Mingle, Heroes Foundation’s new Program &amp;amp; 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
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. 
</description>
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 46 of the Summits Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. sits down with Scott Mingle, Heroes Foundation’s new Program &amp; 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.</p>

<p>For more on Heroes Foundation’s Project Militia program, visit heroesfoundation.org/project-militia</p>

<p>For more on Heroes Foundation’s Fit4Heroes event, visit heroesfoundation.org/events</p>

<p>Subscribe to the audio version of the Summits Podcast<br>
<a href="https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm</a></p>

<p>Find out more about the Heroes Foundation<br>
<a href="https://www.heroesfoundation.org" rel="nofollow">https://www.heroesfoundation.org</a></p>

<p>Find out more about The Brookfield Group<br>
<a href="https://thebrookfieldgroup.com" rel="nofollow">https://thebrookfieldgroup.com</a></p>

<p>Discover Platform 24 co-working<br>
<a href="https://www.platform24.co" rel="nofollow">https://www.platform24.co</a></p>

<p>What’s your cancer story? </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Everyone has a cancer story. </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Along the way, paths cross, journeys intersect, and missions converge.  </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>What started with friends and family grew into a community. The Summits Podcast is an extension of that community. </p>

<p>Our stories are what bring us together. </p>

<p>Artists, athletes, doctors, business people - we’re all family members, community leaders, and activists. </p>

<p>Everyone has a story.  Anyone can inspire. No one battles alone. </p>

<p>Join the conversation.</p>

<p>Let’s climb the summit together.</p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 46 of the Summits Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. sits down with Scott Mingle, Heroes Foundation’s new Program &amp; 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.</p>

<p>For more on Heroes Foundation’s Project Militia program, visit heroesfoundation.org/project-militia</p>

<p>For more on Heroes Foundation’s Fit4Heroes event, visit heroesfoundation.org/events</p>

<p>Subscribe to the audio version of the Summits Podcast<br>
<a href="https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm</a></p>

<p>Find out more about the Heroes Foundation<br>
<a href="https://www.heroesfoundation.org" rel="nofollow">https://www.heroesfoundation.org</a></p>

<p>Find out more about The Brookfield Group<br>
<a href="https://thebrookfieldgroup.com" rel="nofollow">https://thebrookfieldgroup.com</a></p>

<p>Discover Platform 24 co-working<br>
<a href="https://www.platform24.co" rel="nofollow">https://www.platform24.co</a></p>

<p>What’s your cancer story? </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Everyone has a cancer story. </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Along the way, paths cross, journeys intersect, and missions converge.  </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>What started with friends and family grew into a community. The Summits Podcast is an extension of that community. </p>

<p>Our stories are what bring us together. </p>

<p>Artists, athletes, doctors, business people - we’re all family members, community leaders, and activists. </p>

<p>Everyone has a story.  Anyone can inspire. No one battles alone. </p>

<p>Join the conversation.</p>

<p>Let’s climb the summit together.</p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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<item>
  <title>Epi 43: Scot Pollard on caring for his wife through her breast cancer journey</title>
  <link>http://summitspodcast.fireside.fm/scotpollard</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>The Heroes Foundation</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.”</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>30:12</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>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.”
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. 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>cancer, story, Indianapolis, indiana, hero, community, inspiration, caregiver, summit, summits, summits podcast, Cali, California, Kansas, jayhawks, rockchalkjayhawk, basketball, sandiego, torreypines, Utah, Mormon, Washington, NBA, Detroit, pistons, sacramento, kings, Indiana, pacers, indy, indianapolis, boston, Celtics, realtor, bigman, center, scotpollard, survivor, cancer, breastcancer, summitspodcast, showursummits, whyheroes, whatsurcancerstory, beatcancer, samuraiscot</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.”</p>

<p>Subscribe to the audio version of the Summits Podcast<br>
<a href="https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm</a></p>

<p>Find out more about the Heroes Foundation<br>
<a href="https://www.heroesfoundation.org" rel="nofollow">https://www.heroesfoundation.org</a></p>

<p>Find out more about The Brookfield Group<br>
<a href="https://thebrookfieldgroup.com" rel="nofollow">https://thebrookfieldgroup.com</a></p>

<p>Discover Platform 24 co-working<br>
<a href="https://www.platform24.co" rel="nofollow">https://www.platform24.co</a></p>

<p>What’s your cancer story? </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Everyone has a cancer story. </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Along the way, paths cross, journeys intersect, and missions converge.  </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>What started with friends and family grew into a community. The Summits Podcast is an extension of that community. </p>

<p>Our stories are what bring us together. </p>

<p>Artists, athletes, doctors, business people - we’re all family members, community leaders, and activists. </p>

<p>Everyone has a story.  Anyone can inspire. No one battles alone. </p>

<p>Join the conversation.</p>

<p>Let’s climb the summit together.</p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>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.”</p>

<p>Subscribe to the audio version of the Summits Podcast<br>
<a href="https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm</a></p>

<p>Find out more about the Heroes Foundation<br>
<a href="https://www.heroesfoundation.org" rel="nofollow">https://www.heroesfoundation.org</a></p>

<p>Find out more about The Brookfield Group<br>
<a href="https://thebrookfieldgroup.com" rel="nofollow">https://thebrookfieldgroup.com</a></p>

<p>Discover Platform 24 co-working<br>
<a href="https://www.platform24.co" rel="nofollow">https://www.platform24.co</a></p>

<p>What’s your cancer story? </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Everyone has a cancer story. </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Along the way, paths cross, journeys intersect, and missions converge.  </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>What started with friends and family grew into a community. The Summits Podcast is an extension of that community. </p>

<p>Our stories are what bring us together. </p>

<p>Artists, athletes, doctors, business people - we’re all family members, community leaders, and activists. </p>

<p>Everyone has a story.  Anyone can inspire. No one battles alone. </p>

<p>Join the conversation.</p>

<p>Let’s climb the summit together.</p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
</item>
<item>
  <title>Epi 42: Dr. Nick Zyromski talks about cancer getting personal</title>
  <link>http://summitspodcast.fireside.fm/drnickz</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>The Heroes Foundation</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/daa78ff0-3343-4f4b-8401-bc378e8eb79c/163abe70-ac6a-4b75-aa85-4e812df1af8c.mp3" length="58521014" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>30:06</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/d/daa78ff0-3343-4f4b-8401-bc378e8eb79c/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>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.
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. 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>cancer, story, Indianapolis, indiana, hero, community, inspiration, caregiver, summit, summits, summits podcast, Ohio, Wooster, mayo, mayoclinic, Whipple, baseball, Cleveland, Indians, guardians, Indy, iu, iuhealth, pancreas, pancreaticcancer, professor, surgery, surgeon, adenocarcinoma, nyu, all, leukemia, community, whyheroes, beatcancer, showursummits, summitspodcast, whatsurcancerstory</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p>Subscribe to the audio version of the Summits Podcast<br>
<a href="https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm</a></p>

<p>Find out more about the Heroes Foundation<br>
<a href="https://www.heroesfoundation.org" rel="nofollow">https://www.heroesfoundation.org</a></p>

<p>Find out more about The Brookfield Group<br>
<a href="https://thebrookfieldgroup.com" rel="nofollow">https://thebrookfieldgroup.com</a></p>

<p>Discover Platform 24 co-working<br>
<a href="https://www.platform24.co" rel="nofollow">https://www.platform24.co</a></p>

<p>What’s your cancer story? </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Everyone has a cancer story. </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Along the way, paths cross, journeys intersect, and missions converge.  </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>What started with friends and family grew into a community. The Summits Podcast is an extension of that community. </p>

<p>Our stories are what bring us together. </p>

<p>Artists, athletes, doctors, business people - we’re all family members, community leaders, and activists. </p>

<p>Everyone has a story.  Anyone can inspire. No one battles alone. </p>

<p>Join the conversation.</p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p>Subscribe to the audio version of the Summits Podcast<br>
<a href="https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm</a></p>

<p>Find out more about the Heroes Foundation<br>
<a href="https://www.heroesfoundation.org" rel="nofollow">https://www.heroesfoundation.org</a></p>

<p>Find out more about The Brookfield Group<br>
<a href="https://thebrookfieldgroup.com" rel="nofollow">https://thebrookfieldgroup.com</a></p>

<p>Discover Platform 24 co-working<br>
<a href="https://www.platform24.co" rel="nofollow">https://www.platform24.co</a></p>

<p>What’s your cancer story? </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Everyone has a cancer story. </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Along the way, paths cross, journeys intersect, and missions converge.  </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>What started with friends and family grew into a community. The Summits Podcast is an extension of that community. </p>

<p>Our stories are what bring us together. </p>

<p>Artists, athletes, doctors, business people - we’re all family members, community leaders, and activists. </p>

<p>Everyone has a story.  Anyone can inspire. No one battles alone. </p>

<p>Join the conversation.</p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
</item>
<item>
  <title>Epi 40: Coach Katie Gearlds on counting your wins</title>
  <link>http://summitspodcast.fireside.fm/katiegeralds</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The Heroes Foundation</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/daa78ff0-3343-4f4b-8401-bc378e8eb79c/4e2850a7-dfd8-4376-96a5-6376651e8ecf.mp3" length="27788791" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>The Heroes Foundation</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>In episode 40 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah travel to West Lafayette to talk with Katie Gearlds, head women’s basketball coach at Purdue University.  Tune in as Katie shares the trajectory of her basketball career and the importance of counting your wins when facing difficult times.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>14:17</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/d/daa78ff0-3343-4f4b-8401-bc378e8eb79c/cover.jpg?v=4"/>
  <description>In episode 40 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah travel to West Lafayette to talk with Katie Gearlds, head women’s basketball coach at Purdue University.  Tune in as Katie shares the trajectory of her basketball career and the importance of counting your wins when facing difficult times.
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. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 40 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah travel to West Lafayette to talk with Katie Gearlds, head women’s basketball coach at Purdue University.  Tune in as Katie shares the trajectory of her basketball career and the importance of counting your wins when facing difficult times.</p>

<p>Subscribe to the audio version of the Summits Podcast<br>
<a href="https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm</a></p>

<p>Find out more about the Heroes Foundation<br>
<a href="https://www.heroesfoundation.org" rel="nofollow">https://www.heroesfoundation.org</a></p>

<p>Find out more about The Brookfield Group<br>
<a href="https://thebrookfieldgroup.com" rel="nofollow">https://thebrookfieldgroup.com</a></p>

<p>Discover Platform 24 co-working<br>
<a href="https://www.platform24.co" rel="nofollow">https://www.platform24.co</a></p>

<p>What’s your cancer story? </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Everyone has a cancer story. </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Along the way, paths cross, journeys intersect, and missions converge.  </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>What started with friends and family grew into a community. The Summits Podcast is an extension of that community. </p>

<p>Our stories are what bring us together. </p>

<p>Artists, athletes, doctors, business people - we’re all family members, community leaders, and activists. </p>

<p>Everyone has a story.  Anyone can inspire. No one battles alone. </p>

<p>Join the conversation.</p>

<p>Let’s climb the summit together.</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 40 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah travel to West Lafayette to talk with Katie Gearlds, head women’s basketball coach at Purdue University.  Tune in as Katie shares the trajectory of her basketball career and the importance of counting your wins when facing difficult times.</p>

<p>Subscribe to the audio version of the Summits Podcast<br>
<a href="https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm</a></p>

<p>Find out more about the Heroes Foundation<br>
<a href="https://www.heroesfoundation.org" rel="nofollow">https://www.heroesfoundation.org</a></p>

<p>Find out more about The Brookfield Group<br>
<a href="https://thebrookfieldgroup.com" rel="nofollow">https://thebrookfieldgroup.com</a></p>

<p>Discover Platform 24 co-working<br>
<a href="https://www.platform24.co" rel="nofollow">https://www.platform24.co</a></p>

<p>What’s your cancer story? </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Everyone has a cancer story. </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Along the way, paths cross, journeys intersect, and missions converge.  </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>What started with friends and family grew into a community. The Summits Podcast is an extension of that community. </p>

<p>Our stories are what bring us together. </p>

<p>Artists, athletes, doctors, business people - we’re all family members, community leaders, and activists. </p>

<p>Everyone has a story.  Anyone can inspire. No one battles alone. </p>

<p>Join the conversation.</p>

<p>Let’s climb the summit together.</p>]]>
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  <title>Epi 30: Amy Kirsh and her two-time Melanoma journey</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>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. 
</description>
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p>As we head into summer months, protect yourself!  When it comes to sunscreen – apply liberally and often.  Let’s #beatcancer together.</p>

<p>Subscribe to the audio version of the Summits Podcast<br>
<a href="https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm</a></p>

<p>Find out more about the Heroes Foundation<br>
<a href="https://www.heroesfoundation.org" rel="nofollow">https://www.heroesfoundation.org</a></p>

<p>Find out more about The Brookfield Group<br>
<a href="https://thebrookfieldgroup.com" rel="nofollow">https://thebrookfieldgroup.com</a></p>

<p>Discover Platform 24 co-working<br>
<a href="https://www.platform24.co" rel="nofollow">https://www.platform24.co</a></p>

<p>What’s your cancer story? </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Everyone has a cancer story. </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Along the way, paths cross, journeys intersect, and missions converge.  </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>What started with friends and family grew into a community. The Summits Podcast is an extension of that community. </p>

<p>Our stories are what bring us together. </p>

<p>Artists, athletes, doctors, business people - we’re all family members, community leaders, and activists. </p>

<p>Everyone has a story.  Anyone can inspire. No one battles alone. </p>

<p>Join the conversation.</p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p>As we head into summer months, protect yourself!  When it comes to sunscreen – apply liberally and often.  Let’s #beatcancer together.</p>

<p>Subscribe to the audio version of the Summits Podcast<br>
<a href="https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm</a></p>

<p>Find out more about the Heroes Foundation<br>
<a href="https://www.heroesfoundation.org" rel="nofollow">https://www.heroesfoundation.org</a></p>

<p>Find out more about The Brookfield Group<br>
<a href="https://thebrookfieldgroup.com" rel="nofollow">https://thebrookfieldgroup.com</a></p>

<p>Discover Platform 24 co-working<br>
<a href="https://www.platform24.co" rel="nofollow">https://www.platform24.co</a></p>

<p>What’s your cancer story? </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Everyone has a cancer story. </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Along the way, paths cross, journeys intersect, and missions converge.  </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>What started with friends and family grew into a community. The Summits Podcast is an extension of that community. </p>

<p>Our stories are what bring us together. </p>

<p>Artists, athletes, doctors, business people - we’re all family members, community leaders, and activists. </p>

<p>Everyone has a story.  Anyone can inspire. No one battles alone. </p>

<p>Join the conversation.</p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Epi 28: Melanie Brewer on the importance of community and communication</title>
  <link>http://summitspodcast.fireside.fm/melaniebrewer</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The Heroes Foundation</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.”</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>33:39</itunes:duration>
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  <description>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.”
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. 
</description>
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>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.”</p>

<p>Subscribe to the audio version of the Summits Podcast<br>
<a href="https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm</a></p>

<p>Find out more about the Heroes Foundation<br>
<a href="https://www.heroesfoundation.org" rel="nofollow">https://www.heroesfoundation.org</a></p>

<p>Find out more about The Brookfield Group<br>
<a href="https://thebrookfieldgroup.com" rel="nofollow">https://thebrookfieldgroup.com</a></p>

<p>Discover Platform 24 co-working<br>
<a href="https://www.platform24.co" rel="nofollow">https://www.platform24.co</a></p>

<p>What’s your cancer story? </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Everyone has a cancer story. </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Along the way, paths cross, journeys intersect, and missions converge.  </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>What started with friends and family grew into a community. The Summits Podcast is an extension of that community. </p>

<p>Our stories are what bring us together. </p>

<p>Artists, athletes, doctors, business people - we’re all family members, community leaders, and activists. </p>

<p>Everyone has a story.  Anyone can inspire. No one battles alone. </p>

<p>Join the conversation.</p>

<p>Let’s climb the summit together.</p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>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.”</p>

<p>Subscribe to the audio version of the Summits Podcast<br>
<a href="https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://summitspodcast.fireside.fm</a></p>

<p>Find out more about the Heroes Foundation<br>
<a href="https://www.heroesfoundation.org" rel="nofollow">https://www.heroesfoundation.org</a></p>

<p>Find out more about The Brookfield Group<br>
<a href="https://thebrookfieldgroup.com" rel="nofollow">https://thebrookfieldgroup.com</a></p>

<p>Discover Platform 24 co-working<br>
<a href="https://www.platform24.co" rel="nofollow">https://www.platform24.co</a></p>

<p>What’s your cancer story? </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Everyone has a cancer story. </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Along the way, paths cross, journeys intersect, and missions converge.  </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>What started with friends and family grew into a community. The Summits Podcast is an extension of that community. </p>

<p>Our stories are what bring us together. </p>

<p>Artists, athletes, doctors, business people - we’re all family members, community leaders, and activists. </p>

<p>Everyone has a story.  Anyone can inspire. No one battles alone. </p>

<p>Join the conversation.</p>

<p>Let’s climb the summit together.</p>]]>
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