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 – 06-23-2024

09/08/2024 – 1

Mak Kenai (Caregiver) from Anchorage, AK. Mak noted the following in the application submission: Mak is Caregiver for my wife who had her voice box removed due to cancer and I would like to stay up to date with everything out there that we could do to make our lives a bit easier, can you please add me to the email list of your newsletters …  I am blind, my wife can’t speak, we need to find everything possible … Thank you kindly Mak.
 

08/13/2024 – 2

Randy Yahoo Foxx from Uniontown, OH. Randy was born in 1965, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2024 and uses a TEP prosthesis to speak. Randy noted the following in the application submission: Interested in information about Laryngectomy and situations that can happen. Looking for a support group to share with. The type of cancer I had was chondrosarcoma and the tumor took out my thyroid and larynx. I guess this is rare compared to other laryngeal cancers. rfoxxman@yahoo.com

Steve Vaughan from Bismarck, ND. Steve was born in 1959. Steve noted the following in the application submission: I am scheduled for a Laryngectomy on Aug 15th. I need to learn everything about the change that will be happening in my life. Thank you, Steve  steve_vaughan@hotmail.com  

08/05/2024 – 3

Phil Holveck from Canonsburg, PA. Phil was born in 1963, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2023 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. Phil noted the following in the application submission: Been a Lary since 10/2023. This group has helped me to learn how to live a new manner of living. I learn every day from this group. pddh63@yahoo.com

Ken Starks from Tow, TX. Ken was born in 1953, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2014 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. Ken noted the following in the application submission: At some point, I may need to borrow an EL. Otherwise, I am interested in current trends in medical and social events concerning those who have underwent TL. I learned of you from Jim Lauder. ken@reglue.org

Susan Suglia (Caregiver) from Lancaster, PA. Susan is caregiver for spouse “Gustavo Suglia ” pzawife@icloud.com

07/28/2024 – 4

Victor Stoiculescu from Ramnicu Valcea, ROU. Victor was born in 1959, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2024 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. Victor noted the following in the application submission: I want to know about your life with laryngectomee ,I have an electrolarynx TruTone and is difficult for me to speak with it. I want to know if adjuvant radiotherapy is a solution . Thank you vstoicu@gmail.com

Bruce Farr from Anchorage, AK Bruce was born in 1961, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2019 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. Bruce noted the following in the application submission: I have had 3 TruTone EL’s and the talk button on all of them seem to fail. All three were used ones from Lary’s Speakeasy and they are unable to provide me with another one. I wish I could afford to buy one but the cost for a new one is out of my reach. Thanks for your time. brucefarr12@gmail.com

Mike Brock from San Jose, CA Mike was born in 1943, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2023 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. Mike noted the following in the application submission: Found you through Jim Lauder’s book…interested to meet other people that are using the TEP and/or other methods of talking. dr129zin@gmail.com

Mark Holt from San Antonio, TX. Mark was born in 1971, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2023 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. Mark noted the following in the application submission: Most in need of electrolarynx. Referral from Atos. mholt926@gmail.com  

07/14/2024 – 2

Mary Singleton from Oklahoma City, OK. Mary was born in 1956, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2022 and uses a TEP prosthesis to speak. msdaisies56@hotmail.com

Daniel Schneider from Harmony, PA. Daniel was born in 1955, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2023 and uses ACD (Alternative Communication Device)  to speak. dschneiderssi@outlook.com

07/07/2024 – 4

Brian Knight from Longs, SC. Was born in 1957, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2024 and uses a TEP prosthesis to speak. Brian noted the following in the application submission: Webwhispers Facebook group. shaddust@aol.com

Ray Quinn from Milwaukee, WI. Ray was born in 1964, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2021 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. Ray noted the following in the application submission: I had cancer in my voice box and I use a electro Larynx to talk and communicate I recently lost it and don’t have the funds to purchase a new one. angelia.riley@yahoo.com

Kendall Hannah (SLP) from Live Oak, FL. Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Bedrock Rehab and Nursing at Suwannee. kendalljhannah@gmail.com

Charles Bruce from Topeka, KS. Charles was born in 1980, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2024 and is currently undecided on a voice. Charles noted the following in the application submission: I found you through the FB group. charles3178@gmail.com  

06/23/2024 – 2

Amberlynn Fenner (SLP) from Columbia, MD. Amberlynn is a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Greater Baltimore Medical Center Baltimore, MD 21045. afenner@gbmc.org

Dave Peterson from Crystal Falls, MI. Dave was born in 1981, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2024 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. Dave noted the following in the application submission: I am in need of a loaner Electrolarynx device until I get a replacement. Atos Medical indicated you may be able to assist. I would like to know what type of donations you accept and how it works as I am frustrated at times that I would like to donate medical items and no one will accept. squirrel0626@fast-air.net

06/16/2024 – 2

James Borden from Granite City, IL. James was born in 1964, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2023 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. James noted the following in the application submission: Altos sent me the link. I would like to know how I can borrow a electro larynx for afew weeks. While mine is being fixed. lorbord2000@yahoo.com

Michael Kan (Caregiver) from West Lafayette, IN. Michael is caregiver for his father “Lianghua Guan”. michaelkanrs@gmail.com

06.09/2024 – 4

Raul Villanueva from Peoria, IL. Raul was born in 1966, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2022 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. Raul noted the following in the application submission: I was signed up for an electrolarynx from the hospital after my laryngectomy. Now it does not work properly and would like to get it fixed as the EL is my primary mode of communication. So I need to get permission from ITAC to have Atos repair it. rpvillanueva1966@yahoo.com

Linda Cohen from Orlando, FL. Linda was born in 1949, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2017 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. Linda noted the following in the application submission: I have to return my EL for repair and I will need a loaner for approximately 2 weeks. oldladylindac@gmail.com

Claude Ridings from North Port, FL. Claude was born in 1946, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2008 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. Claude noted the following in the application submission: I was referred to you from Atos Medical. I would be in need of a loaner Electro-Larynx. bmonea17@gmail.com

Tom Skladanowski from Bethlehem, GA. Tom was born in 1966, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2024 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. Tom noted the following in the application submission: I am looking for the best means of communicating. I am very interested in the TEP but hesitant due to the complications that can come with it. I am looking to be able ask some other people that have it what there opinion is. tsklad@yahoo.com

06/02/2024 – 3

Paul Imburgia from Clermont, FL. Paul was born in 1972, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2021 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. Paul noted the following in the application submission: I found you through the ATOS medical electrolarynx technician. I had to send my device in to be serviced and he mentioned that your organization could perhaps provide me a loaner device while I wait for mine…so I am definitely interested in that. Also, any tips or support as a community would be appreciated. Please reach out through my email or text. Thank you  imburgia1972@gmail.com

Brenda Bradford from Thonotosassa, FL. Brenda was born in 1966, underwent laryngectomy surgery in 2023 and uses Electrolarynx to speak. Brenda noted the following in the application submission: Found you on my web whisper Facebook anything I can to help myself heal and get thru this. bradfordb16@gmail.com

John B from Surrey, BC. John was born in 1949. John noted the following in the application submission: My Laryngectomy has not happened yet; it is planned to happen very soon. I found you from the YouTube video UMMC News “Total Laryngectomy Patient Education” I want to be able to continue cycling and exercising. I want to stay functional with less amount of extra effort on cleaning and maintenance (so I think I will probably not choose TEP prosthesis). My house is very dusty. I must change that. tobor2b@telus.net