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Summits Podcast

Summits Podcast

By: The Heroes Foundation
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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.© 2026 Heroes Foundation Hygiene & Healthy Living Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Epi 106: Tony Kanaan | His Father’s Legacy, His Racing Destiny
    May 12 2026

    In episode 106 of The Summits Podcast, cohosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah welcome legendary INDYCAR driver Tony Kanaan for an unforgettable conversation.

    From his humble beginnings racing in Brazil to becoming one of motorsport's most respected drivers, Tony takes us on a journey through his incredible career. Hear about his early racing days, his path to INDYCAR stardom, his current role at Arrow McLaren, and the profound personal story of his father's cancer battle that became the catalyst for his racing career.

    Whether you're a racing fan, or simply inspired by stories of perseverance and resilience, this episode is a must-listen.

    Watch now and be inspired by one of motorsport's most compelling figures.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Epi 105: Court Maple | Putting the Mission into Motion with Team Heroes
    Apr 22 2026

    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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    56 mins
  • Epi 104: Thriving Through the Storm: Elissa Kalver on Living Fully with Stage 4 Cancer and Building We Got This
    Mar 31 2026

    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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    55 mins
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