Takeaways

• The INDY Foundation raised close to $250,000 through the support of its community.
• This fundraising milestone was made possible by sponsors, volunteers, and collective generosity.
• The episode highlights gratitude, community connection, and the importance of showing up for those affected by cancer.

Summary of the episode In this heartfelt episode of INDY Foundation: Connecting Through Cancer, host Kayla Keenan reflects on an incredible fundraising milestone for the INDY Foundation. With nearly $250,000 raised, Kayla shares her deep gratitude for the sponsors, volunteers, and supporters who helped make the gala a success. This episode is a powerful reminder that meaningful cancer support is built through community, compassion, and a shared commitment to helping others.

Key Topics Covered:

• INDY Foundation gala fundraising success
• Raising close to $250,000 for cancer support
• The importance of sponsors and volunteers
• Community-driven nonprofit impact
• Gratitude and mission-centered leadership
• Supporting people and families affected by cancer

INDY is short for "I'm Not Done Yet," a phrase often said by the late Kyle Strand during his courageous battle with colon cancer. Kyle's four-year journey was both extremely challenging and profoundly beautiful. Though he lost his battle in July 2017, his legacy lives on through his two dying wishes: to establish the INDY Foundation and to inspire others to live every day to its fullest. In August 2017, the INDY Foundation was born, continuing Kyle's mission to support and uplift cancer warriors everywhere. Find more information here: www.indy-foundation.org

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ImNotDoneYetMN

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/indyfoundation/

Join our INDY Tribe - Inner Circle FB Group. A group for those affected by cancer.

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Takeaways

• Episode one shares the heart and origin behind INDY Foundation.
• This replay is the perfect starting point for new listeners discovering INDY after the recent gala.
• The episode highlights the power of cancer support, community connection, and hope.

In this replay of the very first episode of INDY Foundation: Connecting Through Cancer, host Kayla Keenan brings listeners back to the beginning of the INDY Foundation story. As new supporters continue to discover the organization following recent social media attention around the gala, this episode offers an important introduction to the mission behind INDY and the purpose that continues to drive its work.

This conversation reflects on the reality that cancer affects more than a diagnosis. It impacts individuals, families, routines, and emotional well-being. Through the lens of connection, compassion, and support, this episode captures why INDY Foundation exists and why its mission resonates so strongly with the community it serves.

Whether you’ve followed INDY from the beginning or you’re just finding this podcast now, this replay is a meaningful reminder of where it all started and why connecting through cancer matters.

Key Topics Covered:

• The origin and purpose of INDY Foundation
• Why connection is such an important part of the cancer journey
• Supporting individuals and families impacted by cancer
• The heart behind Connecting Through Cancer
• Why this replay matters right now following recent gala momentum

INDY is short for "I'm Not Done Yet," a phrase often said by the late Kyle Strand during his courageous battle with colon cancer. Kyle's four-year journey was both extremely challenging and profoundly beautiful. Though he lost his battle in July 2017, his legacy lives on through his two dying wishes: to establish the INDY Foundation and to inspire others to live every day to its fullest. In August 2017, the INDY Foundation was born, continuing Kyle's mission to support and uplift cancer warriors everywhere. Find more information here: www.indy-foundation.org

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ImNotDoneYetMN

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/indyfoundation/

Join our INDY Tribe - Inner Circle FB Group. A group for those affected by cancer.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/202854020588761

Takeaways

• INDY Foundation is deeply rooted in connection, community, and compassion.
• Support during cancer includes both emotional care and practical help.
• The Bowties and Arrows Gala reflects the heart of INDY’s mission: no one fights alone.

In this special episode of INDY Foundation Connecting Through Cancer, the team shares short but meaningful audio moments captured at the Bowties and Arrows Gala 2026. Community members, supporters, and founder Kayla Kean reflect on what INDY means to them, with recurring themes of love, connection, and showing up for others during the cancer journey. This episode offers a heartfelt look at how INDY Foundation supports individuals and families through both emotional and financial care, while building a powerful sense of belonging.

Key Topics Covered:

• What INDY Foundation means to its community
• Voices and reflections from the Bowties and Arrows Gala
• The role of connection in cancer support
• Emotional and financial support for families facing cancer
• How community makes the cancer journey feel lighter
• The message that no one fights alone