When Co-Founder Megan Webber and Director of Global Outreach Helene Dameris recently connected over Zoom with Vereniging OOG in OOG, a Dutch retinoblastoma patient society, the conversation quickly evolved beyond a simple organizational introduction.Vereniging OOG in OOG is dedicated to advocating for and supporting all …
Introducing Dr. Shamfa Peart
When Megan Webber and Helene Dameris of KnowTheGlow first met Dr. Shamfa Peart from Jamaica, they were instantly drawn in by her warmth, intelligence, and dedication to her patients. They had been introduced to her by Dr. Basil Williams and Dr. Maura Di Nicola of …
Introducing Gertrude Ndavi
Student Chapter Coordinator & Project Assistant Gertrude Ndavi is passionate about children and advocating for their well-being. Having worked closely with children and supported initiatives that sponsor education for vulnerable children, she has developed a deep commitment to helping young people thrive and reach their …
Introducing Dr. Phyllis Moonga
As Know The Glow begins preliminary plans for an awareness campaign in Zambia in 2027, the team, Megan Webber, Co-founder; Helene Dameris, Director of Global Outreach; and Ruth Ngaruiya, Programs Manager for Africa held an evening virtual conversation with Dr. Phyllis Moonga to better understand …
A Legacy of Vision and the Future of Impact: Dr. Santosh Honavar and Dr. Rolika Bansal’s Contributions to Ocular Oncology
In the fight against childhood cancers, few figures have done more to reshape the clinical and cultural landscape of ocular oncology in India than Dr. Santosh Honavar, and few are better poised to carry that mission forward globally than his protégé, Dr. Rolika Bansal. Together, …
Know The Glow Participates in IAPB 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE 2026.
Know The Glow (KTG), represented by Ruth Ngaruiya, Program Manager-Africa, and Pemije Gadimoh, Know The Glow Global Student Volunteer Ambassador, was pleased to participate in the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE conference held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 4-6 …
Swinging for Sight: The 2nd Annual Drives For Hope Golf Tournament Empowers Kids Fighting Retinoblastoma
What happens when you mix a golf course, a hockey stick, a blindfold, and an incredible community? You get a powerful day of hope, awareness, and life-changing impact. Recently, Know The Glow proudly partnered with Kids Kicking Cancer-TX Drives for their 2nd Annual Drives For …
Dr. Marco Ramirez and the Changing Story of Retinoblastoma Care in Mexico
In a small, deeply connected global community of physicians working to treat retinoblastoma, certain names come up again and again. Not because they seek recognition, but because their work quietly shapes what becomes possible for children around the world. As we began planning our awareness …
A Call That Brought the Right People Into the Same Room.
What began as a virtual call soon developed into a focused conversation that highlighted critical gaps in pediatric eye care and clear opportunities for action. Joining the call were Megan Webber (Co-founder), Helene Dameris, and Ruth Ngaruiya from Know The Glow, alongside Mandla Metula, Director …
Strengthening Eye Health in Namisindwa District, Uganda
GAF Eye Health Foundation, lead by Ambrose Wekwanya and with support from Know The Glow, recently distributed 65 medical calendars to health centers across Namisindwa District. These calendars provide healthcare workers with essential information on common eye conditions, including childhood blindness caused by The Glow …