Sean Swarner battled cancer twice and spent a year in a medically induced coma – all before he was 18 years old. He went on to climb the seven summits, added the North and South Pole for the Explorers Grand Slam (the only cancer survivor ever to do so), and competed in the Ironman Triathlon. […]
Whether they’re biking, running, or competing in triathlons, Team Heroes represents the Heroes Foundation by raising awareness for the organization and its mission – to provide meaningful support to cancer patients, education to promote cancer prevention, and resources to advance research for a cure. Larry Lenne started riding back in college at Indiana State. “I had some friends who had […]
Knee pain isn’t something little kids usually complain about – but Tatum Parker’s knee had been bothering her for a while. “It would wake me up in my sleep. And I would limp into my parents’ room and be like, ‘My leg hurts. And they let me sleep with them,” she said. “I’d wake up […]
The Heroes Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of Tara Holcomb in the role of marketing coordinator. Holcomb grew up in Franklin Township and attended Franklin Central High School. She is a graduate of Ball State University. With a background in sales, marketing, and customer service, most recently with Accessa Corp., Holcomb will help […]
Doug Ulman grew up on the East Coast in a typical middle-class family centered around sports and community. “I was lucky to be surrounded by great teammates and coaches,” he said. “I played soccer predominantly, but my parents learned soccer when I learned soccer because they didn’t really know the game. There was no pressure. […]
Now in its 27th year, the mission of the Catherine Peachey Fund is simple. “We fund breast cancer research in the state of Indiana,” said Program Manager Stephanie Lesher. “And while all of our dollars stay in Indiana, we really do have a global impact – because we have some of the most amazing breast […]
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