Summits Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Surgery”

Episode 102: James Golding - From Survivor to Ultra Cyclist

The Heroes Foundation — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Epi 94: Overcoming Obstacles with Will DesJean

The Heroes Foundation — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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

Epi 92: Providing basic needs to Indiana cancer patients with Joyce Irwin

The Heroes Foundation — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Epi 62: Lisa Hayes fights disparities in breast cancer care

The Heroes Foundation — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

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.

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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.

Let’s climb the summit together.

Epi 42: Dr. Nick Zyromski talks about cancer getting personal

The Heroes Foundation — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

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.