When Megan Webber, Co-founder of KnowTheGlow (KTG), and Helene Dameris, KTG’s Director of Global Outreach, met with Pam Chapin, they were eager to learn about the meaningful work happening at Lighthouse Little Learners (LLL). Pam, an experienced Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TSVI) in …
Introducing Bekalu Getahun Agaje
In a recent call with the Know The Glow team, Megan Webber, Co-founder, Helene Dameris, Director of Global Outreach; and Ruth Ngaruiya, Program Manager for Africa, connected with Mr. Bekalu Getahun Agaje, Assistant Professor in Clinical Optometry at Hawassa University College of Medicine and Health …
Introducing Dr. Lorna Renner
Dr. Lorna Renner has long been one of the most determined voices in Ghana’s fight against childhood cancer, tirelessly working to bring better care to countless young lives. She’s deeply committed to making sure every family in Ghana has the right resources, medications, and access …
Introducing Dr. Zulfiya Gbedemah & Dr. Mohammed Sherrif Fuseini
During a mid-campaign check-in for KnowTheGlow Ghana, the KnowTheGlow (KTG) team: Megan Webber (Co-founder), Helene Dameris (Director of Global Outreach), and Ruth Ngaruiya (Programs Manager, Africa) met with Dr. Mohammed Sherrif Fuseini and Dr. Zulfiya Gbedemah both from Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to hear reflections …
Introducing Dr. Arun Singh
Last summer at the EURbG Conference in Athens, Greece, Helene Dameris, Director of Global Outreach for KnowTheGlow, had the opportunity to hear Dr. Arun Singh, Director of the Department of Ophthalmic Oncology at Cole Eye Institute of the Cleveland Clinic present. Known globally for his …
Introducing Dr. Purnima Rajkarnikar
As KnowTheGlow (KTG) recently concluded its awareness campaign in Nepal, Co-Founder Megan Webber reflected on one of the most impactful conversations—her interview with Dr. Purnima Rajkarnikar Sthapit of the Tilganga Eye Hospital in Kathmandu, the only hospital in Nepal with a dedicated ocular oncology department. …
Introducing Angel Flight Central
Angel Flight Central: Soaring with Compassion to Connect Patients with Care At KnowTheGlow, we’re constantly inspired by organizations making a difference in the lives of those facing serious medical challenges. Recently, our Co-Founder, Megan Webber, had the pleasure of connecting with Jenna Gerdes, a social …
SEE Vision Care: 6th Annual Backpack Event in Santa Barbara
Last weekend, Helene Dameris, Director of Global Outreach for KnowTheGlow, shifted her focus from international partnerships to a powerful local effort close to her community. She attended the 6th Annual Backpack Event, hosted by Turning the Wheel of the University of San Diego, where SEE …
Transforming Pediatric Eye Care in Ghana: A Conversation with Stanford’s Africa Eye Imaging Team
At KnowTheGlow, we are committed to finding children at risk of preventable blindness. Few conversations have embodied this mission more than our recent exchange with Drs. Arthur Brant, Sarthak Shah, and Andrew DesLauriers. Zero Blind Babies, their 501(c)3 nonprofit, in collaboration with Africa Eye Imaging …
Africa Updates from KTG Program Manager Ruth: August 2025
The Ghana campaign, which ran from May 15 to July 15, drew a lot of attention and interest from doctors across the country. Many of them helped us spread awareness by sharing Know The Glow materials through WhatsApp, social media, and even in print. We’re …