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 …
How tiny detail in toddler’s photo revealed deadly retinoblastoma diagnosis
An Aussie mum has revealed the tiny detail in a photo of her young daughter that led to a devastating diagnosis. A Sydney-based mum has revealed the tiny, unsuspecting detail in a picture of her six-month-old that led to a deadly diagnosis. Adele Sargant was …
Rachel’s Retinoblastoma: Early Diagnosis through School Screening in Ireland
We had the privilege of speaking with Geraldine McGovern, the mother of Rachel, an incredibly resilient and spirited young girl. Geraldine shared with us the whirlwind journey they have experienced since June of last year, when Rachel’s life took an unexpected turn. In June of …
Meet Stacey Brown
Know the Glow United Kingdom Ambassador Stacey recently joined KTG as she wanted to help raise more awareness on vision health but also dealing with life after diagnosis. Stacey noticed something new in her daughter Grace’s right eye just before her first birthday. When Stacey …