Battling Retinoblastoma with Faith and Resilience. In a world where early diagnosis can mean the difference between life and death, Joy Marangu’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance, faith, and the importance of raising awareness about rare medical conditions. Her daughter’s battle …
Introducing Bukenya Martin, Founder and Director of Spero Child International
Bukenya Martin, founder and director of Spero Child International, recently had an insightful discussion with Ruth Ngaruiya, Program Manager at Know the Glow. As a passionate advocate for vulnerable children, Bukenya has dedicated his life to transforming young lives in Uganda and beyond. His unwavering …
Introducing Dr. Wendy Chung & Rachel Klein
A groundbreaking initiative in genetic screening is changing the landscape of early diagnosis for rare diseases, and KnowTheGlow (KTG) had the opportunity to learn more about its potential impact. In a recent meeting, KTG Co-Founder Megan Webber, Board Member Cindy Mays, and Director of Global …
Introducing Moses Echodu & Dr. Derrick Bary
In the fight against childhood cancer, early detection is often the difference between life and death. It is a battle that KnowTheGlow (KTG) and the Uganda Child Cancer Foundation (UCCF) are both determined to win. Recently, KTG’s Program Manager for Africa, Ruth Ngaruiya, and Director …
Introducing Pemije Emmanuel Gadimoh Global Student Chapter Ambassador
Pemije Emmanuel Gadimoh is a dedicated Doctor of Optometry candidate at the University of Benin, Nigeria. With a strong passion for eye care, patient education, and global health initiatives. As the Founder and President of OPTOGLOBE, he has established and led a global network of …
Introducing Molly Pyott David and Molly Pyott Foundation
Megan Webber, Co-Founder of KnowTheGlow (KTG), recently connected with Molly Pyott of the David and Molly Pyott Foundation to further explore their shared dedication to combating preventable blindness and advancing eye care education in sub-Saharan Africa. Helene Dameris, Director of Global Outreach for KTG, was …

