Stories To Inspire Us All
At the age of four, Carla Soto Vargas was diagnosed with Class 2B Unilateral Retinoblastoma, a rare form of eye cancer. Her mother’s keen observation of a flash photograph, which revealed a peculiar glow, led to the timely detection of the tumor. The journey through …
When a family receives a medical diagnosis that changes their lives forever, their journey becomes one of resilience, determination, and hope. The Richardson family, residing in Nashville, Tennessee, found themselves facing such a situation when their youngest child, Kip, was diagnosed with Coats’ Disease at …
Dane’s story with a unilateral congenital cataract Our story began when Dane was six months old. I took him to his general practitioner for hisregular checkup and to receive his immunisations. The visit was all very routine until thedoctor checked Dane’s eyes. She said that …
In a candid interview, Dr. Kahaki Kimani, a seasoned pediatric ophthalmologist and senior lecturer at the Department of Ophthalmology, University of Nairobi, delved into the touching journey of Tabitha Murigi, who discovered her son Osteen’s retinoblastoma. Tabitha, married to Samuel Kagiri and a mother of …
Diagnosis: Norrie Disease KTG recently had the pleasure of meeting Kelly Leggett, Co-Founder of The Norrie DiseaseFoundation in the UK. Kelly graciously shared her family’s extraordinary journey, whichultimately led to the establishment of this nonprofit organization. Norrie Disease, a conditioncommonly first associated with a glow-like …
Diagnosis: retinoblastoma In the vibrant city of Madrid, Spain, a mother-daughter duo, Carmen and Andrea, recently shared their remarkable journey navigating the challenges of retinoblastoma. Retinoblastoma is a rare form of eye cancer that threatened Andrea’s vision at a very young age. Their inspiring story …
Mrs. Sunshine’s popularity on social media is a testament to her unwavering spirit and dedication to living life to the fullest. Through her content about her monocular vision, prosthetic eye, education, and fitness journey, she has become a beacon of hope and inspiration for people …
Diagnosis: Retinoblastoma A Mother’s Determination: Catching Retinoblastoma on Film Being a vigilant parent often involves observing and documenting unusual occurrences in a child’s behavior or appearance. This is exactly what one mother did when she noticed a peculiar reflection in her son’s eye. Little did …
Diagnosis: Retinoblastoma Katie Elliott: A Model of Resilience and Inspiration in the Face of Retinoblastoma Katie Elliott, a remarkable young woman hailing from Scotland, has grown to be a symbol of resilience and determination in the fight against retinoblastoma, a rare form of childhood eye …
We had the privilege of speaking with Geraldine McGovern, the mother of Rachel, an incredibly resilient and spirited young girl. Geraldine shared with us the whirlwind journey they have experienced since June of last year, when Rachel’s life took an unexpected turn. In June of …
