These New Members are to be added to our Membership Roster.
After they are on the new roster, they are removed from this list.
The list is updated once a month, usually after the 20th
Last Rosters posted – 08-21-2023
09/24/2023 – 5
George Osborne from Warren, OH. George was born in 1946, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2023 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. George noted the following in the application submission: Brochure from University Hospital in Cleveland Ohio. geo_osborne@hotmail.com
Michael Gevedon from Berea, KY. Michael was born in 1955, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2016 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. Michael noted the following in the application submission: I am in dire need of a loaner electrolarynx for a couple of weeks. Mine main and backup are with atos for repair and won’t be back for at least 2 weeks. mitekberea@gmail.com
Jon Niefeld from Shaker Heights, OH. Jon noted the following in the application submission: I am a long-term survivor of tonsil cancer and was radiated 22 years ago. I have vocal cord paralysis and am considering a laryngectomy. I would like to learn as much as possible before deciding. buzz1257@yahoo.com
Josephus Collins from Tallahassee, FL. Josephus was born in 1946, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2008 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. Josephus noted the following in the application submission: I am in need of a Electrolarynx. I am having one repaired and cannot afford to buy one. Until my electrolarynx is repaired I would greatly appreciate if you would loan me one. Right now I have very limited communication skills. I learned about you through Atos Medical. dotadams825@gmail.com
Brent Hardy from Sellersburg, IN. Brent was born in 1953, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2022 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. Brent noted the following in the application submission: I would like to see about getting a loner Electrolarynx. Nic Meier referred me to join this group. I am currently waiting on a new Electrolarynx, I was burning some wood and mine had fell out of my pocket and into the fire. It’s been very difficult communicating wk Nic recommend joining with you all and hopefully getting a loaner, so I don’t have to go through this again. Its been very Stressful without it. hardyfarms3168@yahoo.com
09/10/2023 – 7
Vicki Sharpe from Poyen, AR. Vicki was born in 1959, Vicki is a Larnx cancer patient. Vicki noted the following in the application submission: Larynx Cancer patient, Atos medical gave me your address for help with my electric larynx. vickisharpe1959@gmail.com
Rickey Davis from Midlothian, TX. Rickey underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2022 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. trickeyrick22@yahoo.com
Josh Rich from Califon, NJ. Josh was born in 1940, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2013 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. Josh noted the following in the application submission: Nic Meir at ATOS referred me. My EL is broken and will be in for repair. It is my only form of communication so I am dire need of a loaner. joshandkaren@whitehallfarm.net
Sarah Twilley from Dora, AL. Sarah was born in 1957, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2016 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. Sarah noted the following in the application submission: I sent my Electrolarynx back to ATOS and they said I might could get on loaned to me for up to 90 days. jfr.20003@gmail.com
David Kellogg from Hidden Hills, CA. David was born in 1952, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2022 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. David noted the following in the application submission: General info about life as a laryngectomee. I am a member of the WebWhis pers Facebook site. davidkkellogg@gmail.com
Gail DeMeola (Caregiver) from Westwood, NJ. Gail is caregiver for her husband “Chuck DeMeola”. Gail noted the following in the application submission: We’re new to all this, TL was 8/16/23. Thank you for all you do to help everyone. gdm3951@gmail.com
Randy McNeil from Troy, NC. Randy was born in 1954, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2023 and uses a TEP prosthesis to speak. randymcneil@embarqmail.com
08/27/2023 – 2
William Young from Schenectady, NY. William was born in 1954, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2022 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. William noted the following in the application submission: Atos medical recommended for temporary use of electrolarynx as mine will be repaired. (note from the loan closet – 60 – 90 Day Loaner EMOTE sent out on 08/23/23) ashlen911@yahoo.com
Stig Askeland from Savannah, GA. Stig was born in 1962, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2023 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. Stig noted the following in the application submission: The company ATOS told us about you and also a member of a support group. stig218@yahoo.com
08/21/2023 – 5
Roger John from Lenox, IA. Roger was born in 1960, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2022 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. Roger noted the following in the application submission: Hi, my name is Roger. I have had 2 battles with throat cancer. The first was in 2014 and I had 35 radiation and 2 chemo treatments. Things were going fine until the cancer returned last year in my vocal cords. I had a total laryngectomy on Nov.22,2022 and spent a week in the hospital. Things have been going well since, but I get frustrated trying to communicate. I use an electrolarynx and a small white board but it still gets frustrating. I am scheduled to have a TEP inserted on Sept. 1, which happens to be my birthday. I will be 63. My surgeon went over the procedure with me but seemed to dwell on the negative possibilities of what could happen. I would appreciate any and all thoughts about the procedure and feedback from those of you who have had it done. Thanks and God bless each of us. coachrjohn@yahoo.com
Toni Ayers from Fountain, CO. Toni was born in 1966, will be undergoing laryngectomy surgery in 2023 and is currently undecided on a voice. Toni noted the following in the application submission: I am in the process of having a total Laryngectomy. I was told to join the group to get more information. tawna.ayers@gmail.com
William Reed from Buffalo, NY. William was born in 1955, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2022 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. wreed4656@gmail.com
Jennifer Christopher (SLP) from Newburgh, IN. Jennifer is a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) at Deaconess Gateway Hospital, Newburgh, Indiana. jchristopher@phrehab.com
Kenneth Meyers from San Clemente, CA. Kenneth was born in 1949, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2023 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. Kenneth noted the following in the application submission: I find out about your organization through IAL’s website. My TL was in April 2023. I am just beginning to learn how to use an EL with an intraoral device due to severe lymphedema and scarring around the surgical site. I am having difficulty swallowing soft foods. The Home Health Agency I use doesn’t have a SLP with knowledge of laryngectomy patients. The only SLP with that knowledge is too far away for me to travel there regularly. I need all the information I can get. smmeyers@pacbell.net