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 …
Alfie’s Glow Story
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 …
A Journey of Resilience and Love: Andrea and Carmen’s Story of Overcoming Retinoblastoma
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: A Standout Monocular Vision Advocate who refuses to Blend In.
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 …
Brook’s Glow Story
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 …
Katie’s Glow Story
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 …
Rachel’s Retinoblastoma: Early Diagnosis through School Screening in Ireland
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 …
Rai’s Glow Story
Diagnosis: Retinoblastoma When Rai was born, everything seemed to be perfect and we never imagined that his life, nor ours, would head towards an unknown journey when at 4 months a strange light appeared in Rai’s eyes. Our son is a lucky child, since thanks …
Eli’s Glow Story
Diagnosis: Retinoblastoma On Saturday, the 30th of March, little did we know our world would be turned upside down. After Eli’s favorite time of the week on Saturday when he takes swimming lessons he was so eager to race out the door. We set off …
Victor’s Glow Story
Diagnosis: Bilateral Retinoblastoma When your infant child is newly diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a parent can feel alone and as if they are in a vacuum of uncertainty. Laura Bermejo and her husband Víctor Vázquez found themselves in this situation when their 3 ½-month-old son …