Laryngectomee Club    of Montgomery County

The purposes of the Laryngectomee Club of Montgomery County (LCMC):

1) The most important purpose of the organization is to inform laryngectomees of the literature and support groups that are available to assist the recovering laryngectomee and their family, and to give support and encouragement.

2) To stimulate, support and improve relations among persons who have lost their natural voice due to the removal of the larynx because of cancer or other reasons.

3) To encourage and maintain an exchange of ideas and methods of communication for the total rehabilitation of the laryngectomee.

4) To provide visitation services to persons who are candidates for, or have had a laryngectomy.

5) To disseminate information to physicians, business and professional people who are in a position to assist in the rehabilitation of laryngectomees.

6) To loan devices that will assist laryngectomees to communicate after surgery.

7) To cooperate with the American Cancer Society and/or other cancer-fighting organizations in the overall fight against cancer. To publicize, distribute information and provide speakers to educate the public concerning the dangers of smoking and the causes of cancer of the larynx.
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MEETING PLACE/TIMES:

American Cancer Society, Montgomery County
11331 Amherst Ave.
Silver Spring, MD  20902-4656

Business/Social Meeting & Refreshments
7:30 PM, 2nd Wednesday of each month

SPEECH CLASSES
6:30 PM, 2nd Wednesday of each month
7:00 PM, 4th Wednesday of each month
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OFFICERS:

President - Herb Simon
Vice Pres. - Johnie Harris
Secretary - Mary Speiden
Treasurer - Herb Simon
Visitation Chairperson - Herb Simon
Loan Cabinet Chairperson - Herb Simon
Newsletter Editor - Herb Simon
 (Copies of Newsletters available for viewing HERE)
Speech Pathologist - Beth Solomon
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For further information, see our Introduction Letter and/or contact:

Herb Simon
Silver Spring, MD
Tel: 301 588-2352
Email:  H457@aol.com

You may also view our Introduction Letter  in Español