In the heart of London, at The Royal London Hospital, two remarkable women quietly transform the lives of young patients battling retinoblastoma (RB). Gemma Melisi, a seasoned Play Specialist, and Charlotte Clifton, a Clinical Nurse Specialist, lead a small and mighty team additionally including a …
Meet our new KTG Ambassador from the USA – Kristen Ramos!
My name is Kirsten Ramos and I work at Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center as a certified clinical medical assistant in the pediatric clinic. I volunteer round the clock as an area coordinator and dispatcher for Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep which does …
Karkinaki, Pefkianaki and Skoularikas Family
In a recent heartfelt and impactful conversation, Megan Webber, co-founder of KnowTheGlow, and Helene Dameris, Director of Global Outreach for KnowTheGlow (KTG), connected with several key figures from Greece who are deeply involved in the fight against pediatric cancer and retinoblastoma (RB). The triangulation of …
Introducing Njoki Wachira – Development Specialist for SEVA – East Africa
In yet another move towards addressing eye health challenges in East Africa, Megan Webber and Helene Dameris met with Njoki Wachira, a dynamic development specialist working with SEVA. The introduction was facilitated by Heidi Chase of SEVA, bringing together expertise and a shared commitment to …
EURBG – 10th Annual European Retinoblastoma Meeting Group
Helene Dameris, the Director of Global Outreach for KnowTheGlow, recently attended the EURBG conference held in Athens, Greece, marking a significant gathering of experts in ocular oncology as well as other multidisciplinary fields. The conference was organized by Dr. Maria Pekianakis, an ocular oncologist based …
Grace Mbugua KTG Ambassador Update
KnowTheGlow is delighted to feature the latest adventures of one of our amazing Ambassadors to Kenya. You may remember the story of Grace Mbugua and her son Christian and their journey to care, to reach Dr. Khaki Kimani at Kenyatta National Hospital. Grace has been …
Introducing Dr. Marianne Hedlund
Megan Webber, Co-Founder of KnowTheGlow, connected with Marianne Hedlund through an introduction facilitated by Larry Wagh, who serves as the Ambassador for KnowTheGlow in India. Marianne had been in India for a few months on sabbatical and planned to continue her research in Bolivia and South …
Introducing Dr. Cecelia Ojabo
In the realm of healthcare, the most impactful changes often occur at the grassroots level. Dr. Cecilia Ojabo, a distinguished figure in ophthalmology and former Commissioner of Health and Human Services in Benue State, Nigeria, has dedicated her career to bridging the gap between rural …
Get to Know Dr. Marcela Zubieta
As the Regional Chair of Latin America for Childhood Cancer International, CCI, the largest patient support organization for childhood cancer, Dr. Marcela Zubieta coordinates programs and campaigns, conferences, meetings, and training for member organizations in the region to transformatively improve the experience of childhood cancer …
Meet Dr. Maria Pefkianaki
Megan Webber, co-founder of KnowTheGlow, and Helene Dameris, Director of Global Outreach, recently engaged in a pivotal conversation with Dr. Maria Pefkianaki, Director of the Ocular Oncology Service in Athens, Greece. Dr. Pefkianaki’s journey is one of resilience, dedication, and a relentless pursuit of a …