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    <title>Summits Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Unitinginagainstcancer”</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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    <itunes:keywords>cancer, story, Indianapolis, indiana, hero, community, inspiration, caregiver, summit, summits, summits podcast,</itunes:keywords>
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  <title>Epi 105: Court Maple | Putting the Mission into Motion with Team Heroes</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The Heroes Foundation</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>56:15</itunes:duration>
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  <description>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 
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>But Team Heroes is more than a cycling team – it&#39;s a family. Court opens up about the tight-knit community they&#39;ve built, one that shows up for each other through life&#39;s biggest celebrations and its most difficult moments alike.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Whether you&#39;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.</p>

<p>🔗 Learn more about Team Heroes: <a href="https://youtu.be/C6HJD9DLNrY" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/C6HJD9DLNrY</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>But Team Heroes is more than a cycling team – it&#39;s a family. Court opens up about the tight-knit community they&#39;ve built, one that shows up for each other through life&#39;s biggest celebrations and its most difficult moments alike.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Whether you&#39;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.</p>

<p>🔗 Learn more about Team Heroes: <a href="https://youtu.be/C6HJD9DLNrY" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/C6HJD9DLNrY</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Epi 104: Thriving Through the Storm: Elissa Kalver on Living Fully with Stage 4 Cancer and Building We Got This</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The Heroes Foundation</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>What does it look like to not just survive cancer — but truly thrive through it? In this inspiring episode, cohosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah sit down with Elissa Kalver, a force of nature who is living with stage 4 breast cancer and channeling that experience into something extraordinary.
 
Elissa is the founder of We Got This, a nonprofit organization reimagining what support looks like for the cancer community. Through thoughtfully curated gift registries, trusted product and resource recommendations, and a growing library of essential tools, We Got This is helping patients and their loved ones feel seen, equipped, and empowered at every stage of the journey.
 
But Elissa didn't stop there. She's also the author of the We Got This book, the host of the We Got This podcast, and the creator of her personal podcast Live Like It Matters — a testament to her belief that every single day is worth showing up for.
 
In this conversation, Elissa shares the story behind the mission, what she's learned about resilience and purpose in the face of a stage 4 diagnosis, and how she's building a community that refuses to be defined by fear.
 
This is an episode about courage, impact, and living with intention. You don't want to miss it.
 
Learn more about We Got This at wegotthis.org.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>55:07</itunes:duration>
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  <description>What does it look like to not just survive cancer — but truly thrive through it? In this inspiring episode, cohosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah sit down with Elissa Kalver, a force of nature who is living with stage 4 breast cancer and channeling that experience into something extraordinary.
Elissa is the founder of We Got This, a nonprofit organization reimagining what support looks like for the cancer community. Through thoughtfully curated gift registries, trusted product and resource recommendations, and a growing library of essential tools, We Got This is helping patients and their loved ones feel seen, equipped, and empowered at every stage of the journey.
But Elissa didn't stop there. She's also the author of the We Got This book, the host of the We Got This podcast, and the creator of her personal podcast Live Like It Matters — a testament to her belief that every single day is worth showing up for.
In this conversation, Elissa shares the story behind the mission, what she's learned about resilience and purpose in the face of a stage 4 diagnosis, and how she's building a community that refuses to be defined by fear.
This is an episode about courage, impact, and living with intention. You don't want to miss it.
Learn more about We Got This at wegotthis.org. 
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>What does it look like to not just survive cancer — but truly thrive through it? In this inspiring episode, cohosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah sit down with Elissa Kalver, a force of nature who is living with stage 4 breast cancer and channeling that experience into something extraordinary.</p>

<p>Elissa is the founder of We Got This, a nonprofit organization reimagining what support looks like for the cancer community. Through thoughtfully curated gift registries, trusted product and resource recommendations, and a growing library of essential tools, We Got This is helping patients and their loved ones feel seen, equipped, and empowered at every stage of the journey.</p>

<p>But Elissa didn&#39;t stop there. She&#39;s also the author of the We Got This book, the host of the We Got This podcast, and the creator of her personal podcast Live Like It Matters — a testament to her belief that every single day is worth showing up for.</p>

<p>In this conversation, Elissa shares the story behind the mission, what she&#39;s learned about resilience and purpose in the face of a stage 4 diagnosis, and how she&#39;s building a community that refuses to be defined by fear.</p>

<p>This is an episode about courage, impact, and living with intention. You don&#39;t want to miss it.</p>

<p>Learn more about We Got This at wegotthis.org.</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>What does it look like to not just survive cancer — but truly thrive through it? In this inspiring episode, cohosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah sit down with Elissa Kalver, a force of nature who is living with stage 4 breast cancer and channeling that experience into something extraordinary.</p>

<p>Elissa is the founder of We Got This, a nonprofit organization reimagining what support looks like for the cancer community. Through thoughtfully curated gift registries, trusted product and resource recommendations, and a growing library of essential tools, We Got This is helping patients and their loved ones feel seen, equipped, and empowered at every stage of the journey.</p>

<p>But Elissa didn&#39;t stop there. She&#39;s also the author of the We Got This book, the host of the We Got This podcast, and the creator of her personal podcast Live Like It Matters — a testament to her belief that every single day is worth showing up for.</p>

<p>In this conversation, Elissa shares the story behind the mission, what she&#39;s learned about resilience and purpose in the face of a stage 4 diagnosis, and how she&#39;s building a community that refuses to be defined by fear.</p>

<p>This is an episode about courage, impact, and living with intention. You don&#39;t want to miss it.</p>

<p>Learn more about We Got This at wegotthis.org.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 102: James Golding - From Survivor to Ultra Cyclist</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>The Heroes Foundation</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:24:46</itunes:duration>
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  <description>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. 
</description>
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Get ready to be inspired by his journey of grit, gratitude, and the power of never giving up.</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Get ready to be inspired by his journey of grit, gratitude, and the power of never giving up.</p>]]>
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  <title>🎉 Epi 100: Celebrating 100 Episodes of The Summits Podcast with Co-Founder Cindy Todd 🎉</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>The Heroes Foundation</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In episode 100 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Heroes Foundation Co-Founder Cindy Todd. Tune in as Cindy, Vince, and Daniel share hot takes on the evolution of the Heroes Foundation, reaching 100 episodes of The Summits Podcast, and what they hope to see for the future of cancer in Indiana.
 
Thank you BuffaLouie’s for the delicious snack shared in this episode!</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:14:00</itunes:duration>
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  <description>In episode 100 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Heroes Foundation Co-Founder Cindy Todd. Tune in as Cindy, Vince, and Daniel share hot takes on the evolution of the Heroes Foundation, reaching 100 episodes of The Summits Podcast, and what they hope to see for the future of cancer in Indiana.
Thank you BuffaLouie’s for the delicious snack shared in this episode! 
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 100 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Heroes Foundation Co-Founder Cindy Todd. Tune in as Cindy, Vince, and Daniel share hot takes on the evolution of the Heroes Foundation, reaching 100 episodes of The Summits Podcast, and what they hope to see for the future of cancer in Indiana.</p>

<p>Thank you BuffaLouie’s for the delicious snack shared in this episode!</p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 100 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Heroes Foundation Co-Founder Cindy Todd. Tune in as Cindy, Vince, and Daniel share hot takes on the evolution of the Heroes Foundation, reaching 100 episodes of The Summits Podcast, and what they hope to see for the future of cancer in Indiana.</p>

<p>Thank you BuffaLouie’s for the delicious snack shared in this episode!</p>]]>
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  <title>Epi 98: Giving Back to the Indiana Cancer Community with Jesse Monts</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>The Heroes Foundation</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In episode 98 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Jesse Monts, Controller at Duncan Supply Company and member of the Heroes Foundation Board of Directors. Tune in as Jesse shares his mother’s ovarian cancer journey and how it inspired him to give back to other families facing a cancer diagnosis through the Heroes Foundation.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>19:04</itunes:duration>
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  <description>In episode 98 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Jesse Monts, Controller at Duncan Supply Company and member of the Heroes Foundation Board of Directors. Tune in as Jesse shares his mother’s ovarian cancer journey and how it inspired him to give back to other families facing a cancer diagnosis through the Heroes Foundation. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 98 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Jesse Monts, Controller at Duncan Supply Company and member of the Heroes Foundation Board of Directors. Tune in as Jesse shares his mother’s ovarian cancer journey and how it inspired him to give back to other families facing a cancer diagnosis through the Heroes Foundation.</p>]]>
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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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    <![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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  <title>Epi 96: Elevating Change for Pediatric Cancer with Dr. Robyn Spoon</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>The Heroes Foundation</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In episode 96 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Dr. Robyn Spoon, CEO of Elevate Childhood Cancer Research and Advocacy. Tune in as Robyn shares her son’s cancer story that ignited a passion for change and how Elevate Childhood Cancer Research and Advocacy is moving the needle on precision medicine for those diagnosed with childhood cancer.
 
Learn more about Elevate Childhood Cancer Research and Advocacy at elevatechildhoodcancer.org.
 
The Heroes Foundation Team JOEY Program proudly sponsored the 2nd Annual Indiana Pediatric Sarcoma Research &amp; Advocacy Summit. Together, we will continue uniting Indiana against cancer.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>53:24</itunes:duration>
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  <description>In episode 96 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Dr. Robyn Spoon, CEO of Elevate Childhood Cancer Research and Advocacy. Tune in as Robyn shares her son’s cancer story that ignited a passion for change and how Elevate Childhood Cancer Research and Advocacy is moving the needle on precision medicine for those diagnosed with childhood cancer.
Learn more about Elevate Childhood Cancer Research and Advocacy at elevatechildhoodcancer.org.
The Heroes Foundation Team JOEY Program proudly sponsored the 2nd Annual Indiana Pediatric Sarcoma Research &amp;amp; Advocacy Summit. Together, we will continue uniting Indiana against cancer. 
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 96 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Dr. Robyn Spoon, CEO of Elevate Childhood Cancer Research and Advocacy. Tune in as Robyn shares her son’s cancer story that ignited a passion for change and how Elevate Childhood Cancer Research and Advocacy is moving the needle on precision medicine for those diagnosed with childhood cancer.</p>

<p>Learn more about Elevate Childhood Cancer Research and Advocacy at elevatechildhoodcancer.org.</p>

<p>The Heroes Foundation Team JOEY Program proudly sponsored the 2nd Annual Indiana Pediatric Sarcoma Research &amp; Advocacy Summit. Together, we will continue uniting Indiana against cancer.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 96 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Dr. Robyn Spoon, CEO of Elevate Childhood Cancer Research and Advocacy. Tune in as Robyn shares her son’s cancer story that ignited a passion for change and how Elevate Childhood Cancer Research and Advocacy is moving the needle on precision medicine for those diagnosed with childhood cancer.</p>

<p>Learn more about Elevate Childhood Cancer Research and Advocacy at elevatechildhoodcancer.org.</p>

<p>The Heroes Foundation Team JOEY Program proudly sponsored the 2nd Annual Indiana Pediatric Sarcoma Research &amp; Advocacy Summit. Together, we will continue uniting Indiana against cancer.</p>]]>
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  <title>Epi 94: Overcoming Obstacles with Will DesJean</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The Heroes Foundation</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>31:09</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>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 
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p>For more of Will’s story, tune in to episode 32 with his parents, Chris and Stacy DesJean: <a href="https://youtu.be/400NoR1ogVM" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/400NoR1ogVM</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p>For more of Will’s story, tune in to episode 32 with his parents, Chris and Stacy DesJean: <a href="https://youtu.be/400NoR1ogVM" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/400NoR1ogVM</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Epi 93: Pediatric Cancer Research with IU School of Medicine’s Dr. Nur Damayanti</title>
  <link>http://summitspodcast.fireside.fm/drdamayanti</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The Heroes Foundation</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In episode 93 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Dr. Nur Damayanti, cancer researcher at IU School of Medicine. Tune in as Dr. Damayanti shares the personal cancer diagnosis that changed the trajectory of her career and the Heroes Foundation funding that is supporting her project to study new treatment methods for children with rare brain cancers.
 
Learn more about recent Heroes Foundation gifts: https://www.heroesfoundation.org/the-heroes-foundation-has-awarded-nine-exciting-indiana-cancer-projects-with-223500-in-funding/</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>58:47</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>In episode 93 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Dr. Nur Damayanti, cancer researcher at IU School of Medicine. Tune in as Dr. Damayanti shares the personal cancer diagnosis that changed the trajectory of her career and the Heroes Foundation funding that is supporting her project to study new treatment methods for children with rare brain cancers.
Learn more about recent Heroes Foundation gifts: https://www.heroesfoundation.org/the-heroes-foundation-has-awarded-nine-exciting-indiana-cancer-projects-with-223500-in-funding/ 
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 93 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Dr. Nur Damayanti, cancer researcher at IU School of Medicine. Tune in as Dr. Damayanti shares the personal cancer diagnosis that changed the trajectory of her career and the Heroes Foundation funding that is supporting her project to study new treatment methods for children with rare brain cancers.</p>

<p>Learn more about recent Heroes Foundation gifts: <a href="https://www.heroesfoundation.org/the-heroes-foundation-has-awarded-nine-exciting-indiana-cancer-projects-with-223500-in-funding/" rel="nofollow">https://www.heroesfoundation.org/the-heroes-foundation-has-awarded-nine-exciting-indiana-cancer-projects-with-223500-in-funding/</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 93 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Dr. Nur Damayanti, cancer researcher at IU School of Medicine. Tune in as Dr. Damayanti shares the personal cancer diagnosis that changed the trajectory of her career and the Heroes Foundation funding that is supporting her project to study new treatment methods for children with rare brain cancers.</p>

<p>Learn more about recent Heroes Foundation gifts: <a href="https://www.heroesfoundation.org/the-heroes-foundation-has-awarded-nine-exciting-indiana-cancer-projects-with-223500-in-funding/" rel="nofollow">https://www.heroesfoundation.org/the-heroes-foundation-has-awarded-nine-exciting-indiana-cancer-projects-with-223500-in-funding/</a></p>]]>
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