New Members

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 – 05-06-2026

07/19/2026 – 2

Darby Heydman (SLP) from Loveland, CO. Darby is a SLP at Boost Home Health Windsor, CO.  darby.gilmore@gmail.com

Darrell Justice from Londonderry, OH. Darrell was born in 1959, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2023 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. mymamy96@gmail.com

07/05/2026 – 5

Charles Robert Spigener from Yuba City, CA. Charles was born in 1942, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2025 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. Charles noted the following in the application submission: My Electro-Larynx is not holding a charge and needs to be sent into Atos Medical for repair. Atos Medical informed me that your company offers loaners while mine is being fixed. Please advise next step to be taken. dlong4345@gmail.com

Ed Stevenson (CRG) from Evanston, IL. Ed is caregiver for son “Brendon Stevenson” edmasterweb@hotmail.com

Rosemary Cox from New Braunfels, TX. Rosemary was born in 1942, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2023 and is currently has no voice. Rosemary noted the following in the application submission: Learn from other laryngectomees. Keep up to date with progress made toward improving the lives of laryngectomees. coxrosemary91@gmail.com

Chris Korjenek (CRG) from Fountain Hills, AZ.  Chris is caregiver for husband “Dennis Korjenek” ckorjenek@gmail.com

Joseph Briere from Pomfret Center, CT.  Joseph was born in 1968, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2025 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. Joseph noted the following in the application submission:  Atos refers to your website. I have lung cancer as well as needing this speaking device. I cannot talk with anything at the moment. It is important. Thank you Joseph clydejoelee@gmail.com

06/21/2026 – 2

Edward Paas from Los Altos, CA. Edward was born in 1951, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2026 and is currently has no voice. edward@elpci.com

Jackie Capps from Statesville, NC. Jackie was born in 1971, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2024 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. Jackie noted the following in the application submission: My EL is being repaired and I need to borrow one for around 2 weeks. lisadennae@gmail.com

06/07/2026 – 2

Lauren Break (MED) from Fort Worth, TX. Lauren noted the following in the application submission: I am the head & neck oncology nurse navigator. I educate patients before, during, and after their laryngectomy surgery. I also provide free resources and education to these patients from the time of diagnosis and through survivorship at Baylor All Saints Medical Center. auren.break@bswhealth.org

Shirley Luttrell from Rockford, IN. Shirley was born in 1950, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2019 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. Shirley noted the following in the application submission: I found you through Atos , I am 76 and have had throat cancer twice I’m just trying to live a normal lifestyle. I am in need of a Electrolarynx until mine is repaired or replaced. I would like to learn more about your club, I’m sure that I would benefit from your services . Also, I need information on how and where to return your borrowed unit , if you decide that I would be able to borrow. Thank you shirleyluttrell@icloud.com

05/31/2026 – 1

Alan Wilson from Aldergrove, BC. CAN. Alan was born in 1946, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2026 and is currently undecided on a voice. Alan noted the following in the application submission: Just had a total laryngectomy and would like to connect with others having same operation to learn how to manage day to day tasks like showers, learning to speak. Any devices others use. hildayvr@hotmail.com

05/25/2026 – 4

Richard Ross from Gloucester City, NJ. Richard was born in 1957, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2026 and uses a TEP prosthesis to speak. kamkalitz1@gmail.com

Stacy Russell from Fairburn, GA. Stacy was born in 1969, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2025 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. judy.roberts25@yahoo.com

Sarah Abrams (MED) from Greensboro, NC.  Sarah noted the following in the application submission: I help run a Total Laryngectomy program at my facility/healthcare system. sarahabrams433@yahoo.com

Pat Davidson from Sundridge, ON CAN Pat was born in 1954, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2025 and uses a TEP prosthesis to speak. Pat noted the following in the application submission: I’m interested in receiving peer support and tips on living with a laryngectomy. fattypatty33@yahoo.com  

05/17/2026 – 1

Daren Amico from Lake Hopatcong, NJ. Daren was born in 1965, underwent laryngectomy  surgery in 2015 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. Daren noted the following in the application submission: My Electrolarynx is getting fixed and I need a loaner because I cannot speak without it. darenamico3@gmail.com

05/10/2026 – 2

Paul Griswold from Albany, NY. Paul was born in 1959, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2019 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. Paul noted the following in the application submission: Hoping to get a loaner device while mine is getting fixed. I cannot speak on phone currently as my device is being fixed, but my home health aide can help me talk on the phone, Monday-Friday between 10am-3pm Eastern time. pgriswold596@gmail.com

Paul Cheezan from Canton, OH. Paul was born in 1960, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2021 and uses a TEP prosthesis to speak. Paul noted the following in the application submission: looking for a support group. Would get together in meeting. Would you please TEXT ONLY paulcheezan@outlook.com

05/03/2026 – 3

Kathleen Smith (Caregiver) from Clearwater, FL. Kathleen is caregiver for husband “Wesley Smith”. Kathleen noted the following in the application submission: Wes has larynx cancer, seeing a surgeon for the first time today. We’re both very scared. He doesn’t do much on a computer, just You tube on his phone mostly, so I would be the main communicator/user of WebWhispers. kjosmith2013@yahoo.com

Harlan Wagner from Woodstock, IL. Harlan was born in 1941, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2018 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. Harlan noted the following in the application submission: Loaner electro larynx while current one is being repaired. awagner453@gmail.com

Annetta Mcgregor from Roseburg, OR. Annetta was born in 1958, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2019 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. tiedyesmoker@yahoo.com