Episodes

  • Epi 94: Overcoming Obstacles with Will DesJean

    Epi 94: Overcoming Obstacles with Will DesJean
    Oct 1 2025
    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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    31 mins
  • Epi 93: Pediatric Cancer Research with IU School of Medicine’s Dr. Nur Damayanti

    Epi 93: Pediatric Cancer Research with IU School of Medicine’s Dr. Nur Damayanti
    Sep 9 2025
    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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    59 mins
  • Epi 92: Providing basic needs to Indiana cancer patients with Joyce Irwin

    Epi 92: Providing basic needs to Indiana cancer patients with Joyce Irwin
    Aug 20 2025
    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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    42 mins
  • Epi 91: Volunteerism and raising the next generation of cancer fighters with Lori Wheeler

    Epi 91: Volunteerism and raising the next generation of cancer fighters with Lori Wheeler
    Jul 29 2025
    In episode 91 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by long-time Heroes Foundation volunteer Lori Wheeler. Tune in as Lori shares the cancer stories that have shaped her family and how she is raising her children to make a difference in their communities.
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    31 mins
  • Epi 90: Men’s mental health with @buildingarefuge and Brandon Leum

    Epi 90: Men’s mental health with @buildingarefuge and Brandon Leum
    Jul 9 2025
    In episode 90 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Brandon Leum, Founder of @buildingarefuge. Tune in as Brandon shares the organization’s mission to bring hope and encouragement to men through meetings, events, and the BAR Podcast. You can connect with Building a Refuge at buildingarefuge.org.
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    41 mins
  • Epi 89: Connor Whaley Pays It Forward to the Indiana Cancer Community

    Epi 89: Connor Whaley Pays It Forward to the Indiana Cancer Community
    Jun 24 2025
    In episode 89 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Connor Whaley, a North Central High School graduate and Indiana University Bloomington student. Tune in as Connor shares his aplastic anemia story, how the experience shaped him, and how he’s giving back as Director of Riley Development with @IUDMFTK. Find out more aboue the IU Dance Marathon here https://www.iudm.org
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    22 mins
  • Epi 88: Staying Fit, Fighting Cancer and Giving Back with Joe Fazzini

    Epi 88: Staying Fit, Fighting Cancer and Giving Back with Joe Fazzini
    May 29 2025
    In episode 88 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Joe Fazzini, a Carmel, Indiana based triathlon athlete and coach. Tune in as Joe shares his prostate cancer survivorship journey, how fitness inspires him, and his plan to give back to the Indiana cancer community. Follow Joe on Instagram at @diamond-lake-sports as he participates in the 2024 Subaru CASA Cycling Challenge with a goal to ride 300 miles in 24 hours to fundraise for the Heroes Foundation! Contribute to Joe’s fundraising efforts here: https://bit.ly/JoeFDonate
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    46 mins
  • Epi 87: Four Day Ray’s Scott Kennedy on the Team Heroes family

    Epi 87: Four Day Ray’s Scott Kennedy on the Team Heroes family
    Apr 29 2025
    In episode 87 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Scott Kennedy, Director of Operations at Four Day Ray Brewing and Team Heroes athlete. Tune in for a peek inside the Indiana-based brewery and how the Team Heroes family supports each other, both on the bike and off. For more on Four Day Ray Brewing, visit fourdayray.com.
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    30 mins