Summits Podcast

Epi 106: Tony Kanaan | His Father’s Legacy, His Racing Destiny

May 12th, 2026  |  1 hr 2 mins

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In episode 106 of The Summits Podcast, cohosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah welcome legendary INDYCAR driver Tony Kanaan for an unforgettable conversation.

From his humble beginnings racing in Brazil to becoming one of motorsport's most respected drivers, Tony takes us on a journey through his incredible career. Hear about his early racing days, his path to INDYCAR stardom, his current role at Arrow McLaren, and the profound personal story of his father's cancer battle that became the catalyst for his racing career.

Whether you're a racing fan, or simply inspired by stories of perseverance and resilience, this episode is a must-listen.

Watch now and be inspired by one of motorsport's most compelling figures.

Epi 69: Racing, Family, and Cancer Prevention with Jarett Andretti

March 5th, 2024  |  40 mins 35 secs

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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.

Epi 54 Drew Tower of Project 44

June 6th, 2023  |  27 mins 27 secs

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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.

Epi 53: Zak Keefer shares his family’s cancer story

May 23rd, 2023  |  27 mins 38 secs

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In episode 53 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Zak Keefer, NFL writer for The Athletic, Indianapolis Colts insider for WISH-TV, and adjunct professor of journalism at The Media School at Indiana University.  Tune in as Zac shares the inside of being a sports journalist and the cancer diagnosis that changed his family forever.  “You can’t change what happened, but you can live every day to make your dad proud.”

Epi 52: Dr. Nick Countryman shares skin cancer prevention tips

May 3rd, 2023  |  30 mins 8 secs

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In episode 52 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Dr. Nick Countryman, dermatologist at Dawes Fretzin Dermatology.  As we head into Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, you don’t want to miss Dr. Countryman’s top tips for protecting your skin from harmful sun exposure.

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

May 31st, 2022  |  31 mins 33 secs

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In episode 30 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Amy Kirsh. As we close out Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, tune in as Amy shares her two-time journey with Melanoma and what she learned through the experience.

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

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What’s your cancer story?

Hosted by cancer survivor and philanthropist Vince Todd, Jr., Chairman and Co-Founder of the Heroes Foundation, and Heroes Foundation Board Member Daniel Abdallah, the Summits Podcast is a place for people to share their stories.

Everyone has a cancer story.

From battling a deadly disease to caring for a loved one, when we rise up and face life’s greatest challenges, we see with a new vision, feel with a greater passion, and think with a deeper perspective.

Along the way, paths cross, journeys intersect, and missions converge.

For Vince Todd, it was his own cancer diagnosis that led him and his wife, Cindy, to launch the Heroes Foundation to provide meaningful support to cancer patients, education to promote cancer prevention, and resources to advance research for a cure.

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

Our stories are what bring us together.

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

Everyone has a story. Anyone can inspire. No one battles alone.

Join the conversation.