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    <title>Summits Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Pancreaticcancer”</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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  <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>
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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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    <![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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<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 92: Providing basic needs to Indiana cancer patients with Joyce Irwin</title>
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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>
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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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    <![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 70: Colorectal cancer awareness with Mike &amp; Jamie Simek</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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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>
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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 42: Dr. Nick Zyromski talks about cancer getting personal</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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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>
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  <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>
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    <![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>]]>
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