Grace joined Know the Glow in September 2023 after meeting with Megan Webber at ISOO AFRICA 2023 Conference in Kenya after learning of the great work KTG is doing to create awareness and prevent blindness. Grace is the mother to Christian who after she noticed …
Interview with Dr. Michael Gichangi
Head of Ophthalmic Services Unit, Ministry of Health-Kenya In the heart of rural Kenya, Dr. Michael Gichangi’s journey began, navigating illnesses that frequently led him to the local hospital. This early exposure sparked his interest in the medical world, experiencing both sides as a patient …
Glowing Spotlight on Larry Wagh, Know the Glow India Ambassador
Larry first interacted with Megan and Team KTG in September 2020 during the WE C HOPE Meeting with Dr Jessy Berry. Being a trained and certified Palliative Care Nurse himself, Larry perceived that there was a dire need to educate the community and the medical …
Meet Marcia Zondervan
KnowTheGlow recently met with Marcia Zondervan, leader of the VISION 2020 LINKS & Networks Programme at the International Centre for Eye Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, and her colleague Claire Walker. We were excited to discuss the Retinoblastoma Network (Rb-NET), a unique …
Jaeden’s Glow Story
I first noticed something different with my otherwise healthy and happy six month old daughter in June of 2018. Jaeden was laughing and playing in her stroller when I noticed her left eye was red and irritated. I assumed she had accidentally scratched her eye …
Dr. Viviane Lanzelotte
Dr. Viviane Lanzelotte, a dedicated pediatric ophthalmologist based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has left an indelible mark on the landscape of children’s eye health. Her close collaboration with the National Institute of Cancer (INCA) and the Municipal Bureau of Rio de Janeiro has brought …
Christian’s Glow Story
In the bustling heart of Nairobi, Grace Mbugua, a devoted mother, found herself on a journey she could never have anticipated. Her son, Christian, was just a year and five months old when their life took a sudden and unexpected turn. It all began when …
Victor’s Victory!
In an incredible tale of initiative and community-driven healthcare, Victor Mugadiri, a clinical officer from Kenya with a degree in clinical medicine and community health, has emerged as a true local hero. His remarkable journey began when he stumbled upon KnowTheGlow online, and it ignited …
Harry’s Glow Story
I had dropped Harry off at school on the morning of Saturday, November 5th, 2022 for a rugby game and when I collected him at the end of the game he had sustained an injury to his right eye. His eye had been caught by …
Logan’s Glow Story
Unshakable Love: A Mother’s Journey of Strength and Resilience In Nairobi, Kenya, Rhoda Mboga, a loving mother of three, was living a bustling and busy life. Her second child, Logan Mboga, had just turned six months old. At this sweet age, most parents delight in …