Meet Dr. Andrew Stacey and Thamanna Nishath

In the world of ocular health, the incidence of retinoblastoma (RB) has remained a pressing concern, especially in regions where resources are scarce.  The conversation with Dr. Andrew Stacey, an Ophthalmologist at the Eye Institute at Harborview, University of Washington and a UW assistant professor …

Meet Dr. Dupe-Ademola-Popoola, Nigeria

As Megan Webber delved into the heart of Dr.Popoola’s ongoing efforts, their conversation navigated the journey of sustainability in awareness campaigns. Learning from past challenges, they envisioned flexible and durable awareness materials, transcending the limitations of traditional flyers. The shift to “flex material” flyers, available …

Liam’s Glow Story

Know the Glow the story of Liam Kiprotich as shared by his Mother I am Faith C. Orwasa from Chepalungu in Bomet County, Kenya, Mother to Liam Kiprotich, a 5 years and 11 month old Retinoblastoma cancer warrior studying in St. Mary’s Primary joining grade …

Maya Solomon’s Glow Story

Maya is an 8 year old beautiful gal, daughter to Solomon Nyongesa and Legson Chepkemoi. They live in Utawala estate,Nairobi County, in Kenya. Maya had enjoyed good health until Dec 2015 when the parents noted a white reflex at night, and they took her to …

Navigating the Unseen: Dean Santiago Schnell’s Journey

Know The Glow’s Megan Webber had the pleasure of meeting Dean Santiago Schnell, the head of the University of Notre Dame’s College of Science. His journey from Venezuela to Oxford, then Michigan, and now his expanding role at Notre Dame fascinated Megan. Notably recognized for …

Retinostop – Meet The Team

In a recent meeting, the luminous dedication of Dr. Laurence Desjardins, Erika Leiman, Vice President Marie Françoise Ray, and  President Catherine Bothorel of Rétinostop shone as brightly as their cause: raising awareness about Retinoblastoma (RB), a rare eye cancer affecting children in France. Together with …

iScreen Vision – Meet The Team

iScreen Vision, a pioneering force in vision screening, recently provided valuable insights during an interview with Megan Webber and Helene Dameris from KnowTheGlow. Megan had recently had a chance meeting with Lisa Watson at the American Academy of Pediatrics (Orange County) Conference and right away …

Meet Valerie Baltzley

KnowTheGlow Social Media Ambassador In early 2023, Valerie was introduced to the KnowtheGlow team through Christina Gill, the mom of a child who had Coats’ Disease and found support in the KTG community. Her passion and work in the social media marketing world and the …

Dr. Rosie Brennan Global Citizen Ophthalmologist

Recently, Megan Webber was able to speak with Dr. Rosie Brennan and learn about her incredible work in the Tanzania region.  As a Global Ophthalmologist she has traveled far and wide and her story below written in her own words best encapsulates her work in …