Diagnosis: Retinoblastoma What began as Art For Eyes was my personal journey. In the height of the Covid pandemic, September 2020, just 6 months after my daughter Lyla’s dad, Ryan, passed away unexpectedly, she was diagnosed with Retinoblastoma. As a result she lost her right …
Rocky’s Glow Story
Diagnosis: Bilateral Retinoblastoma Rocky, now a cheerful and energetic 5-year-old, has come a long way after a grueling battle with bilateral retinoblastoma. His journey began when he was just 4 months old, during a playful session of tummy time with his loving mother, Kara. It …
Flynn’s Glow Story
Meeting Katie and Rich Fairhurst from the UK and viewing the Instagram page charting the month-to-month milestone growth of their darling son, Flynn, you would never guess the whirlwind they have recently experienced. Despite the four-month roller coaster, Katie and Rich have been able to …
Meet Grace, Know the Glow Kenya Ambassador
Grace joined Know the Glow in September 2023 after meeting with Megan Webber at ISOO AFRICA 2023 Conference in Kenya after learning of the great work KTG is doing to create awareness and prevent blindness. Grace is the mother to Christian who after she noticed …
Interview with Dr. Michael Gichangi
Head of Ophthalmic Services Unit, Ministry of Health-Kenya In the heart of rural Kenya, Dr. Michael Gichangi’s journey began, navigating illnesses that frequently led him to the local hospital. This early exposure sparked his interest in the medical world, experiencing both sides as a patient …
Glowing Spotlight on Larry Wagh, Know the Glow India Ambassador
Larry first interacted with Megan and Team KTG in September 2020 during the WE C HOPE Meeting with Dr Jessy Berry. Being a trained and certified Palliative Care Nurse himself, Larry perceived that there was a dire need to educate the community and the medical …
Meet Marcia Zondervan
KnowTheGlow recently met with Marcia Zondervan, leader of the VISION 2020 LINKS & Networks Programme at the International Centre for Eye Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, and her colleague Claire Walker. We were excited to discuss the Retinoblastoma Network (Rb-NET), a unique …
Jaeden’s Glow Story
I first noticed something different with my otherwise healthy and happy six month old daughter in June of 2018. Jaeden was laughing and playing in her stroller when I noticed her left eye was red and irritated. I assumed she had accidentally scratched her eye …
Dr. Viviane Lanzelotte
Dr. Viviane Lanzelotte, a dedicated pediatric ophthalmologist based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has left an indelible mark on the landscape of children’s eye health. Her close collaboration with the National Institute of Cancer (INCA) and the Municipal Bureau of Rio de Janeiro has brought …
Christian’s Glow Story
In the bustling heart of Nairobi, Grace Mbugua, a devoted mother, found herself on a journey she could never have anticipated. Her son, Christian, was just a year and five months old when their life took a sudden and unexpected turn. It all began when …