Summits Podcast

Epi 79: Igniting change for the cancer community with Teresa Altemeyer

October 30th, 2024  |  44 mins 3 secs

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In episode 79 of the Summits Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. is joined by Teresa Altemeyer, cancer survivor and patient advocate through cancer support groups and art therapy at the CompleteLife Program at IU Health and the IU Simon Cancer Center. Tune in as Teresa shares the incredibly important role that these groups and therapies play for patients, survivors and caregivers.

The Heroes Foundation proudly provides funding to the CompleteLife Program to further our mission to provide meaningful support to cancer patients, education to promote cancer prevention and resources to advance research for a cure.

Epi 64: Danielle Halsey on exercise and cancer

November 14th, 2023  |  39 mins 12 secs

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In episode 64 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Danielle Halsey, Exercise Physiologist at the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center. Tune in as Danielle shares not only the benefits of exercise in cancer rehabilitation, but the benefits of an active lifestyle for all people. “Every minute you do a little bit of exercise is a vote for yourself and your health.”

Epi 51: Dr. Tarah Ballinger on physical activity and cancer care

April 20th, 2023  |  22 mins 5 secs

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In episode 51 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Dr. Tarah Ballinger, breast oncologist at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center and research gift recipient from Heroes Foundation’s Catherine Peachey Fund program.  Tune in as Dr. Ballinger shares the supportive oncology programs offered by the IU Simon Cancer Center and the important correlations between physical activity and cancer care.

Join us for Fit4Heroes!  Everyday Heroes are participating in the Heroes Foundation’s campaign through April 30 to increase their physical fitness and raise important funds for Hoosiers fighting cancer.  Register today at fit4heroes.org.