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Trying to Save Marty’s Voice

For the last eight years I have battled a slow growing cancer in my throat. I never smoked in my entire life but this is where I am now. After numerous surgeries, the final prognosis was a total laryngectomy. Once knowing that my only option was to lose my voice I started becoming depressed and very frustrated. My wife could see that I was struggling with the prognosis. After many hours of research she found a groundbreaking transplant program at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona. After doing some more research and speaking with my local doctors, I decided to look at my options at the Mayo Clinic. In August of 2022, Gina and I visited the team at the Mayo Clinic. We spent two weeks speaking to doctors and I received numerous amounts of test and exams which, in the end, concluded that a was a fantastic candidate to have the larynx transplant surgery. This transplant has only been done successfully 4 times in the world. I am excited to be number 5!

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March 3, 2024

Yesterday, we received the call we had been waiting for! Marty went in for his long-awaited laryngeal transplant. It has already been over 16 hours since the procedure began, and at around 5:30 am this morning, they successfully put in the new larynx. They are currently attaching all of the nerves which is a very intricate process . Please keep Marty in your prayers.

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January 28, 2024

Hang in there, Marty! We're ALL behind you. Love and hugs from down under.

Michael Arruda

January 26, 2024

Love you, Marty! Sending strength and hope your way. You'll be home soon!

Jeffrey Horn

December 24, 2022

Hi Martin you and I are cousins. I'm so sorry about your situation. I hoe my donation helps sone. Keep up the good work and tell your wife to stay strong.

Helene Hovestadt