Summits Podcast

Epi 105: Court Maple | Putting the Mission into Motion with Team Heroes

April 22nd, 2026  |  56 mins 15 secs

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What does it look like when a passion for cycling collides with a mission greater than yourself? In this episode, we sit down with Court Maple of Team Heroes to find out.

Court takes us through the cycling journey that brought him to Team Heroes – a team built on more than just miles and medals. Now 25 years since its formation, Team Heroes continues to carry the Heroes Foundation mission forward, proving that the drive to fight cancer never slows down.

But Team Heroes is more than a cycling team – it's a family. Court opens up about the tight-knit community they've built, one that shows up for each other through life's biggest celebrations and its most difficult moments alike.

Court also shares about something we all need to hear: the importance of making your health a priority and the powerful role that prevention plays in the fight against cancer.

Whether you're a cyclist, a Team Heroes and Heroes Foundation supporter, or someone looking for inspiration to take charge of your health, this episode is for you.

🔗 Learn more about Team Heroes: https://youtu.be/C6HJD9DLNrY

Episode 103: A Family's Fight Against Breast Cancer with Liz Childers & Norma Unser

March 4th, 2026  |  59 mins 52 secs

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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/

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Epi 35: Ethan Braden on cancer research happening at Purdue University

August 23rd, 2022  |  17 mins 56 secs

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In episode 35 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah travel to West Lafayette to talk with Ethan Braden, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer at Purdue University. Tune in as Ethan shares the unique work of the Purdue Center for Cancer Research, the collaborative efforts the Center shares with other universities, and the story from a 6-year-old girl that forever changed his cancer perspective.

Summits Podcast Episode 26: Marshall Morris shares his ‘no sad days’ mentality

March 24th, 2022  |  36 mins 52 secs

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In episode 26 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Marshall Morris. Facing stage 4 bile duct cancer since 2021, Marshall relies daily on his core values to live every day to its fullest. Tune in as Marshall shares his remarkable mentality and how he’s giving back to other terminal cancer patients with his organization, Dying Defiantly. “My mission is to make sure I can be that light for somebody else until they can be their own light. Or maybe I’m that voice of reason when there doesn’t seem to be a reason.”

For more on Dying Defiantly, visit www.dyingdefiantly.com.