Dr. Gladys Atto is a dedicated ophthalmologist and the first to be deployed to serve the entire Karamoja region in Uganda. As the Head of the Ophthalmology Department at Moroto Regional Referral Hospital, she oversees eye care across nine districts in the region. She has …
Introducing Kenya Ambassador, Zaakirah Nayyar Muhammad
I officially joined KnowTheGlow (KTG) as an ambassador in 2025, but my connection to the organization began years earlier in the mid 2010s through the WeChope and RB Facebook Groups. As a bilateral retinoblastoma (RB) survivor diagnosed at just six months old, my mother, Khaidah, …
Spreading Awareness at UNIBEN Health Week!
KnowTheGlow was honored to take part in the Nigerian Optometric Students’ Association’s UNIBEN Health Week, joining hands to raise awareness about the Glow and its significance in detecting early signs of childhood blindness. On December 10th, students rallied around the University of Benin community, spreading …
Introducing Dr. Priti Pandey
KnowTheGlow (KTG) recently connected with Ms. Priti Pandey, an accomplished optometrist from Lucknow, India, whose dedication to improving eye health in underserved communities has transformed countless lives. With over 15 years of experience, Ms. Pandey has built a career defined by compassion, innovation, and an …
Introducing Zaakirah Nayyar
When Megan Webber, co-founder of KnowTheGlow (KTG), reconnected with Zaakirah Nayyar at the One RB World Conference in Hawaii in October 2024, it felt like a moment long overdue. Their paths had crossed before through the WeChope and RB Facebook Group, but this was the …
Introducing Ruth Ngaruiya
Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Ruth Ngaruiya brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role as Program Manager for Africa at Know the Glow. Ruth’s commitment to supporting children with cancer is not a new one. When her high school friend Grace’s son was …
Introducing Daniel McKenzie & Pamela Makanjera
In an inspiring Zoom conversation, Megan Webber, Co-Founder of KnowTheGlow (KTG), reconnected with Daniel McKenzie, Executive Director of KidzCan Zimbabwe. Their relationship dates to 2019 when they first discussed raising awareness for retinoblastoma (RB), long before KTG began a global initiative. Today, KTG’s international reach …
Introducing Alejandra Mendez
In a world where childhood cancer continues to devastate families, It was inspiring to meet a remarkable woman ready to change the narrative—Alejandra Mendez, Vice President , and leading the communications efforts of Childhood Cancer International (CCI). Her passion for early detection and education has …
Introducing Dr. Neelima Thakur
Recently, KTG had the opportunity to meet with the inspiring Dr. Neelima Thakur, Head Medical Project & Support Services Program at CanKids KidsCan, who is bringing her rich background in Anthropology with more than 18 years of experience in the development sector,with area of expertise …
Introducing Tom Sessions
Megan Webber, Co-Founder of KnowTheGlow (KTG), and Helene Dameris, Director of Global Outreach at KTG, recently sat down with Tom Sessions, Director of Development at Living Goods (LG), to learn more about LG’s work and to discuss the synergies in their shared mission to improve …