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 78: The joy of therapy dogs with Melanie Claymon

October 2nd, 2024  |  29 mins 19 secs

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In episode 78 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Melanie Claymon, who volunteers with her therapy dogs with Paws & Think at local children’s hospitals, schools, and more. Tune in as Melanie shares how her sister’s breast cancer diagnosis inspired her to give back through her beloved pets.

Follow along for all of Melanie’s adventures with her four golden retrievers on Instagram at @the3retrievers!

Epi 77: The gift of fundraising & philanthropy with Genevieve Shaker, Ph.D.

September 17th, 2024  |  51 mins 36 secs

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What are the trends today in fundraising and philanthropy? How has the Heroes Foundation’s philanthropy efforts changed over the past 24 years? Don’t miss episode 77 of the Summits Podcast with co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah, and guest Dr. Genevieve Shaker of the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University Indianapolis.

Epi 76: Facing your child’s cancer diagnosis with Sarah Beggs

September 4th, 2024  |  36 mins 21 secs

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In episode 76 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah travel to Indiana University in Bloomington to visit Sarah Beggs, Senior Vice President at the Indiana University Foundation. Tune in as Sarah shares how cancer became personal for her family as her daughter faced a stage 4 ALK+ lung cancer diagnosis.

Epi 75: Living fully after cancer with survivor Kevin Bohn

July 23rd, 2024  |  46 mins

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In episode 75 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by California-native Kevin Bohn of Yubico. At just 25 years old, Kevin was blindsided with a stage 4 lymphoma diagnosis, resulting in removal of his stomach and spleen. Post-treatment, Kevin eventually committed himself to growth after cancer, focusing on his mental health and energy. Now five years post-treatment, Kevin has ran multiple half-marathons and will run the Santa Rosa Marathon in August 2024. Don’t miss Kevin’s story of strength and perseverance.

Epi 74: Fighting Cancer with Dan Plumlee

June 4th, 2024  |  39 mins 23 secs

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In episode 74 of the Summits Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. is joined by Dan Plumlee of Walnut Ridge Family RV Sales. Tune in as Dan shares his plan for a year long Fit4Heroes campaign to push himself physically and raise important funds for Hoosiers fighting cancer.

Join the Heroes Foundation in the Fit4Heroes campaign from June 1-23! Learn more and register at fit4heroes.org.

Epi 73: Nursing & Cancer Care with Julie Otte

May 7th, 2024  |  38 mins 33 secs

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In episode 73 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Julie Otte, Associate Professor at Indiana University Indianapolis School of Nursing. Tune in as Julie shares her time as an oncology nurse, and the research she is doing to improve patient outcomes.

This #NationalNursesWeek, the Heroes Foundation thanks all nurses who are making a difference in the lives of patients and families!

Epi 72: Nutrition and Corporate Wellness with Shea Rankin

April 30th, 2024  |  41 mins 30 secs

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In episode 72 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Shea Rankin, Founder of The Pilgrim Method. What are the benefits of encouraging wellness in the workplace? What are the best foods to consume to lead a healthy lifestyle? Don’t miss this wellness-packed episode with Shea Rankin.

Epi 70: Colorectal cancer awareness with Mike & Jamie Simek

March 26th, 2024  |  54 mins 7 secs

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In episode 70 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Mike & 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.”

Epi 69: Racing, Family, and Cancer Prevention with Jarett Andretti

March 5th, 2024  |  40 mins 35 secs

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In episode 69 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Jarett Andretti of Andretti Autosport. Tune in as Jarett shares his family’s racing history and CheckIt4Andretti, a family foundation encouraging early screenings and detection for colorectal cancer. “It can never be too early but it can be too late.”

For more on CheckIt4Andretti, in memory of John Andretti, visit checkit4andretti.org.