Please note: due to current restrictions surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, all typically held meetings and support groups are cancelled. Please refer back for updates in this evolving situation.
The North Texas Laryngectomy Society
See below for our current calendar of events!
NTLS is the largest 501(c) non-profit foundation of its kind in Texas. Initially founded to help support laryngectomee survivorship, it has quickly grown and evolved to now serve and benefit all those affected by Head & Neck Cancer.
NTLS is able to supply patients and families with emotional and financial support for needs not otherwise met through insurance or otherwise. Through support by our generous donors, we have more recently been able to stock a variety of supplies for immediate delivery on an as-needed basis!
Monthly meetings offering emotional and educational support for the LARYNGECTOMY are typically held on the second Friday of the month @ 2pm, at the Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders in the 1st floor meeting room: 800 W Magnolia, Fort Worth TX 76104, but refer to the website for specific dates.
GENERAL HEAD & NECK CANCER support group meetings will be held @ 2pm every third Tuesday of every month at the Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders in the 1st floor meeting room: 800 W Magnolia, Fort Worth TX 76104. This meeting is open to any/all who have faced a diagnosis of head & neck cancer. Come share with others, help support those currently in treatment and receive support from fellow survivors!
The latest information and activities of NTLS can be found on this site as well as information regarding past and future meetings, so check in often to stay updated!
OUR MISSION:
To improve the care and support of head & neck cancer survivors. In addition to providing much needed medical supplies to this population, this year, NTLS has also been able to sponsor education for both patients and clinicians who care for this population. In doing so, NTLS helps to ensure the health and well-being of these unique cancer survivors. Please help us in our mission by donating as you are able. Any donation is tax deductible and greatly appreciated!!
To improve the care and support of head & neck cancer survivors. In addition to providing much needed medical supplies to this population, this year, NTLS has also been able to sponsor education for both patients and clinicians who care for this population. In doing so, NTLS helps to ensure the health and well-being of these unique cancer survivors. Please help us in our mission by donating as you are able. Any donation is tax deductible and greatly appreciated!!
Donate Today!
NTLS is the only non-profit organization of it's kind in Texas. We now serve those affected by ALL forms of Head & Neck Cancer! NTLS provides everything from medical supplies & tube feeding to educational materials for these patients and families. Any donation helps! All donations made through the website will have a receipt mailed within 7 business days. YOU allow US to help OTHERS!
NTLS is the only non-profit organization of it's kind in Texas. We now serve those affected by ALL forms of Head & Neck Cancer! NTLS provides everything from medical supplies & tube feeding to educational materials for these patients and families. Any donation helps! All donations made through the website will have a receipt mailed within 7 business days. YOU allow US to help OTHERS!
Calling ALL Amazon shoppers!!
NTLS is now an official non-profit recipient for Amazon! Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase price to NTLS AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO YOU! Be sure to tell your friends/family this is a super-easy way to help NTLS through your normal, everyday amazon purchases. You MUST use the Smile.Amazon site (works with Prime too!).
Here's how:
log into smile.amazon.com It will prompt you to select a non-profit foundation. Type in "North Texas Laryngectomy Society" (must spell it out).
Click on this as your donor recipient and shop like normal!!
NOTE: You must log into smile.amazon.com for your amazon purchases to benefit NTLS
This works for Amazon Prime as well!!
HAPPY SHOPPING!!
NTLS is now an official non-profit recipient for Amazon! Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase price to NTLS AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO YOU! Be sure to tell your friends/family this is a super-easy way to help NTLS through your normal, everyday amazon purchases. You MUST use the Smile.Amazon site (works with Prime too!).
Here's how:
log into smile.amazon.com It will prompt you to select a non-profit foundation. Type in "North Texas Laryngectomy Society" (must spell it out).
Click on this as your donor recipient and shop like normal!!
NOTE: You must log into smile.amazon.com for your amazon purchases to benefit NTLS
This works for Amazon Prime as well!!
HAPPY SHOPPING!!
2020 Red Dress Gala HAS BEEN POSTPONED/RESCHEDULED!!
Thank you to EVERYONE who supported the 2019 &2020 NTLS Red Dress Gala!!
Plan to join us this year for another fabulous evening supporting NTLS as we host the 2021 Red Dress Gala NOW OCTOBER 29th, 2021 at the Hilton Downtown Fort Worth! Learn all the latest details here!
A special message from Katrina:
"Thank you all so very much for the hard work and support you have shown to NTLS over this past year. You are an incredible group of people who provide me with the enthusiasm and inspiration for what I am able to do in this world. To see all of you doing so well and leading full, productive lives is one of my life's most rewarding aspects. I am so thankful everyday to have your trust and support. You truly are my inspiration."
This website is dedicated to those NTLS members whose smile and laughter will live forever in our hearts. And to all those who have faced head & neck cancer with bravery and grace...we salute you!!
In Memorium...
It is with a heavy heart that I share this news...
NTLS has lost a great soul. On Saturday, August 31st, Mr. Edward “Buzz” Coady passed away following prolonged complications from spinal surgery. Mr. Coady served as a founding member of NTLS and the NTLS choir. He went on to answer a call to serve as the NTLS treasurer for the past 6 years. I could never have grown the organization or the work we do without his unwavering support and contributions. In addition to his NTLS work, he served as an inspiration to so many in the laryngectomy community worldwide, helping me create the instructional and educational videos used on the practicalSLPinfo website. Although the loss to NTLS is tremendous, our hearts go out to his wife, Carol and family, as their loss is far greater. His passing leaves a huge hole in the NTLS family but I’m so incredibly grateful to have had him as a co-leader in this foundation. While we’ll all miss his cheerful, laidback smile...his generous heart and spirit will continue to inspire the NTLS family. This is such a sad farewell for me...but I’m so grateful and privileged to have had his steadfast support through the years. Your suffering is finally over and we will be sure your legacy lives on in NTLS. While your work here is over....heaven certainly does have a new bright and shining angel.
Continuing in his generous spirit, Mrs. Coady has requested donations be made to NTLS in his memory.
It is with a heavy heart that I share this news...
NTLS has lost a great soul. On Saturday, August 31st, Mr. Edward “Buzz” Coady passed away following prolonged complications from spinal surgery. Mr. Coady served as a founding member of NTLS and the NTLS choir. He went on to answer a call to serve as the NTLS treasurer for the past 6 years. I could never have grown the organization or the work we do without his unwavering support and contributions. In addition to his NTLS work, he served as an inspiration to so many in the laryngectomy community worldwide, helping me create the instructional and educational videos used on the practicalSLPinfo website. Although the loss to NTLS is tremendous, our hearts go out to his wife, Carol and family, as their loss is far greater. His passing leaves a huge hole in the NTLS family but I’m so incredibly grateful to have had him as a co-leader in this foundation. While we’ll all miss his cheerful, laidback smile...his generous heart and spirit will continue to inspire the NTLS family. This is such a sad farewell for me...but I’m so grateful and privileged to have had his steadfast support through the years. Your suffering is finally over and we will be sure your legacy lives on in NTLS. While your work here is over....heaven certainly does have a new bright and shining angel.
Continuing in his generous spirit, Mrs. Coady has requested donations be made to NTLS in his memory.