Thriving as a Laryngectomee: Finding Joy and Embracing Hobbies Monday, August 19 | 7 – 8 pm ET

Join us for an insightful webinar tailored for laryngectomy survivors and their loved ones. This empowering session will delve into the multifaceted journey of life post-laryngectomy, offering invaluable guidance and inspiration from three remarkable survivors who have traversed similar paths.

Communication lies at the heart of human connection, and adapting to new methods of expression can be both challenging and liberating. Our panel of survivors will share their personal experiences and insights on navigating the diverse landscape of communication devices, offering practical tips and strategies to help you find your voice again.

Beyond the realm of communication, this webinar will explore the broader spectrum of life after laryngectomy from adjusting to a new normal to finding joy in familial bonds and cherished hobbies. Our speakers will illuminate the path forward with resilience, optimism, and a spirit of embracing life’s possibilities.

Whether you’re a laryngectomy survivor, a caregiver, or simply seeking to understand and support those on this journey, this webinar promises to be an enlightening and uplifting experience.

Panelists Moderator Liza Blumenfeld | MA CCC-SLP, BCS-S | Director, Speech Pathology | Co-Director, Hanna and Mark Gleiberman Head and Neck Cancer Center | Moores Cancer Center | University of California, San Diego

Laryngectomee Survivors Panelists

Len Black Retired | Former Director of the Bureau of State Use Industries/DEPTCOR, NJDOC | Former Adjunct Professor, Rutgers University, MBA Program | Professional Ski Instructor at Stratton Mountain, Vermont | Survivor of Laryngeal Cancer | Clermont, FL

Sonya Sontinsky Maker, Architect, Lary, Glossy + AAC user | Survivor of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma | Tucson, AZ David Smith Former Owner of Commercial Laundry Equipment Distribution Company | Survivor of Vocal Fold Squamous Cell Carcinoma with 3 Recurrences, Thyroid Cancer and Lung Cancer | Strawberry Plains, TN