While significant progress has been made in diagnosing and treating Retinoblastoma (RB), little is known about the long-term psychological impact it has on individuals, particularly young people. Nicola O’Donnell, a health psychologist in the final year of her Ph.D. program in the UK, has taken …
Alfie’s Glow Story
Diagnosis: Norrie Disease KTG recently had the pleasure of meeting Kelly Leggett, Co-Founder of The Norrie DiseaseFoundation in the UK. Kelly graciously shared her family’s extraordinary journey, whichultimately led to the establishment of this nonprofit organization. Norrie Disease, a conditioncommonly first associated with a glow-like …
Shedding Light on Retinal Conditions: An Interview with David Sanchez, President of Retina Murcia
In a recent interview with David Sanchez, the President of Retina Murcia, Megan Webber, Co-Founder of KTG, gained valuable insights into the world of retinal conditions and the significant role a KTG campaign could play in awareness in Spain. Despite living with a visual impairment, …
A Journey of Resilience and Love: Andrea and Carmen’s Story of Overcoming Retinoblastoma
Diagnosis: retinoblastoma In the vibrant city of Madrid, Spain, a mother-daughter duo, Carmen and Andrea, recently shared their remarkable journey navigating the challenges of retinoblastoma. Retinoblastoma is a rare form of eye cancer that threatened Andrea’s vision at a very young age. Their inspiring story …
Dr. Danny Haddad, Inclusive Eye Health Director for CBM’s Global Disability Inclusion
As a young medical student from the Netherlands, Dr. Danny Haddad did not pass up a unique opportunity that offered him the chance to work with the well-known Prof. Jan Worst. While participating in an eye health mission in Pakistan, Dr. Worst saw long lines …
Mrs. Sunshine: A Standout Monocular Vision Advocate who refuses to Blend In.
Mrs. Sunshine’s popularity on social media is a testament to her unwavering spirit and dedication to living life to the fullest. Through her content about her monocular vision, prosthetic eye, education, and fitness journey, she has become a beacon of hope and inspiration for people …
Brook’s Glow Story
Diagnosis: Retinoblastoma A Mother’s Determination: Catching Retinoblastoma on Film Being a vigilant parent often involves observing and documenting unusual occurrences in a child’s behavior or appearance. This is exactly what one mother did when she noticed a peculiar reflection in her son’s eye. Little did …
Katie’s Glow Story
Diagnosis: Retinoblastoma Katie Elliott: A Model of Resilience and Inspiration in the Face of Retinoblastoma Katie Elliott, a remarkable young woman hailing from Scotland, has grown to be a symbol of resilience and determination in the fight against retinoblastoma, a rare form of childhood eye …
Meet Dr. Kahaki Kimani
Dr Kahaki Kimani has been a senior lecturer at the Department of Ophthalmology, Universityof Nairobi since 2001. She holds a Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery and a Masterof Medicine in Ophthalmology from the University of Nairobi as well as a Master of Sciencein …
Meet Zinzy Membo
In our recent exploration of eye health initiatives, KTG had the opportunity to delve into the work of Dr. Jackline Aridi, the Principal Investigator in a two year Eye Health Project in Dandora that is aimed at promoting eye health through community health workers using …