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 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 Dr. Rebecca Claire Lusobya, Ophthalmologist
In the heart of Kampala, Uganda, a determined force in pediatric ophthalmology is quietly making waves. Dr. Rebecca Claire Lusobya, a young mother of four daughters under nine, juggles her roles as a mother, surgeon, and advocate with remarkable grace and determination. Her story is …
Introducing Kyle Coon, Paralympian and Author
In early September, just weeks after returning to Colorado Springs, Colorado, from competing in his second Paralympic Games in Paris, paratriathlete Kyle Coon was contacted by Megan Webber, Co-Founder of Know the Glow (KTG), and Helene Dameris, KTG’s Director of Global Outreach. Inspired by his …
Introducing Dr. Miswan Muiz Mahyudin, Ophthalmologist
In an illuminating discussion on August 14, 2024, Megan Webber, Co-Founder of KnowTheGlow (KTG), and Dr. Miswan Muiz Mahyudin, an esteemed ophthalmologist from Malaysia, explored the challenges and opportunities in pediatric ophthalmology and vision care in Malaysia. The meeting brought to light the significant work …
Introducing Cindy Tromans & Sandra Block
At the IAPB “2030 IN SIGHT LIVE” global conference in Mexico City, Megan Webber, Co-Founder, KnowTheGlow, had the pleasure of meeting Sandra Block and Cindy Tromans, the current and incoming president of the World Council of Optometry. The trio reconnected in a recent call to …
Introducing Leia Hunt, Founder of Leia’s Kids
In a heartfelt meeting between two dynamic advocates, Megan Webber, co-founder of KnowTheGlow (KTG), and Leia Hunt, founder of Leia’s Kids, came together to share their stories, passions, and commitment to helping families affected by childhood cancer. Both women, shaped by personal experiences with retinoblastoma …
Introducing Erin Hagerty, Founder of Mama Respond
In a heartwarming Zoom call, Megan Webber, Co-Founder of KnowTheGlow (KTG), and Helene Dameris, KTG’s Director of Global Outreach, connected with Erin Hagerty, the dynamic Founder of Mama Respond, a grassroots NGO dedicated to maternal and child health and education in Kenya. This introduction was …
Wes’s Glow Story
When Wes was just two years old, his mother noticed an unusual glow in flash photos of her son. Concerned by what she saw, she brought it to the attention of their pediatrician, who dismissed it as nothing alarming. However, trusting her instincts, Wes’ mother …
Introducing Caio Abujamra
While attending the recent IAPB “2030 IN SIGHT LIVE” global conference in Mexico City, Megan Webber, Co-Founder of KnowTheGlow, had the pleasure of meeting Caio Abujamra, president of the Suel Abujamra Institute in Brazil. Caio Abujamra is a dedicated advocate for eye health and awareness, …