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Know the Glow works globally to eliminate preventable childhood blindness through early detection and treatment of glow related conditions. |
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Shining Through the Autumn Glow
Harvesting GLOWbal Awareness This Fall |
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KnowTheGlow continues to expand our reach with formal awareness campaigns in Ethiopia and Chile. Beyond our campaigns, we’ve been actively present at global conferences, building powerful connections with partners who share our vision: to stop preventable childhood eye diseases through early detection. Together, we are shining a light on outreach efforts worldwide, amplifying voices, and uniting communities behind this critical cause. Awareness sparks action, action drives early detection, and early detection saves lives.
Thank you for standing with us in this mission. Together, every effort counts, pushing our mission forward, making an impact today, and changing the future for children worldwide.
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Awareness in the Headlines |
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This month, KnowTheGlow was preparing to join Prevent Blindness on Capitol Hill for a special World Sight Day Congressional Hearing in support of the Eyes on the EDVI Act. Unfortunately, the hearing has been postponed due to the government shutdown. But our advocacy cannot pause. We are calling on our community to step forward in a grassroots effort. Please reach out to your local representatives and encourage them to support the EDVI Act. Your voice is powerful, and together we can keep children’s vision and eye health a priority in Congress. |
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Ethiopia Campaign |
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KnowTheGlow’s Ethiopia Campaign wrapped up with inspiring connections, powerful collaborations, and a surge in awareness about early detection of childhood blindness. Coinciding with the COECSA Conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, we met dedicated doctors and NGOs who are making a difference, sparking meaningful conversations and strengthening partnerships across the country. Even though the campaign has ended, we continue to build awareness and support early detection efforts in Ethiopia. |
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Chili Campaign Announcement |
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KnowTheGlow is proud to announce the launch of our Chile Awareness Campaign, which began on October 15th. We are excited to expand our efforts in South America and invite you to help spread awareness of The Glow by sharing our mission with friends and family in Chile. All campaign materials have been translated into Spanish, and we look forward to connecting with local doctors, organizations, and families to share their stories and strengthen early detection awareness throughout the region. |
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KnowTheGlow/OPTOGLOBE "Glow Awareness" Video Contest! |
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We’re back for a second year of the KnowTheGlow/OPTOGLOBE “Glow Awareness” Video Contest! This global contest invites optometry students and professionals to use their creativity to highlight leukocoria (The Glow), a warning sign of over 20 childhood eye diseases. Entries are free, prizes await the top three winners, and most importantly, your voice can help protect children’s vision worldwide. Click here to view the contest. |
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Africa Updates from KTG Program Manager, Ruth Ngaruiya |
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As KTG’s Africa Program Manager, Ruth Ngaruiya continues to drive powerful change across Africa. By engaging doctors, families, and organizations, she is advancing awareness and reinforcing the importance of early detection. Don’t miss her September update. |
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Bisrat’s Glow Story - Ethiopia |
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When Ermias Kibreab’s son, Bisrat, was diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma at only three months old, his parents began a long search for answers that eventually led them from Ethiopia to Kenyatta National Hospital in Kenya, where he received life-saving treatment under Dr. Kahaki Kimani.
Though both of Bisrat’s eyes were removed to stop the cancer, he has grown into a confident and accomplished fifteen-year-old, a student, musician, and advocate for children with disabilities. Together with his father Ermias Kibreab, now a PhD graduate in inclusive education, he helps raise awareness about retinoblastoma and encourages other families to seek timely medical care.
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GLOW-Bal Updates 🌎
University, Conferences & Partnerships |
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GLOWing With Student Impact
Our KnowTheGlow Student Chapters continue to grow GLOWbally! We are thrilled to share that we recently signed our first university chapter at Bayelsa Medical University in Nigeria, followed by another at the University of Cape Coast in Ghana, with more partnerships in the pipeline.
We believe that students are the doctors and parents of tomorrow, and it is vital to educate them early about recognizing The Glow and other early signs of childhood eye conditions. Through these student chapters, we are building a generation of advocates who will help ensure that children everywhere receive timely diagnosis and care.
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Global Ophthalmology Summit in Chicago
KTG Co-Founder Megan Webber had the privilege of attending the Global Ophthalmology Summit in Chicago, reconnecting with colleagues from around the world and meeting in person many she had only known virtually. The Conference left Megan inspired by the dedication of leaders working tirelessly to protect sight worldwide. You can read more here.
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COECSA Congress in Addis Ababa, Ethioipia
KnowTheGlow joined the 2025 COECSA Congress in Ethiopia alongside partner AMCC, where KTG’s Africa Program Manager Ruth Ngaruiya, Global Student Ambassador Pemije Gadimoh and Dr. Karim Assani, Retinoblastoma Manager at AMCC helped lead an engaging booth and co-hosted the Retinoblastoma Awareness Video Challenge. The congress provided powerful opportunities to connect in person with doctors and organizations across Africa, highlight survivor stories, and strengthen collaborations in the fight against childhood blindness and cancer. You can read more here.
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TEDx University of Benin 2025
KnowTheGlow proudly partnered as Lead Sponsor of TEDx University of Benin 2025, where Global Student Ambassador Pemije Gadimoh delivered an inspiring talk and student volunteer Angel Aroaye introduced KTG’s mission of early detection of childhood eye conditions. Click here to read more.
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New GLOWbal Partnerships
We’re thrilled to join forces and partner with CANSA (South Africa), Fundación Nuestros Hijos (Chile), Retinoblastoma Community Lebanon (Lebanon), and Advanced Center for Eyecare Global (ACE) (USA). By joining forces, we are amplifying awareness, strengthening early detection efforts, and moving closer to a world where preventable blindness is no longer a reality.
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Inspiring News 🖤
Advocates & Doctors who inspire us
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Dr. Ernestina Schandorf – Ghana |
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A passionate pediatric oncologist at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Ernestina Schandorf is leading efforts to improve the early detection and treatment of childhood cancers in Ghana. She emphasizes that “childhood cancer is curable if detected early,” a message that deeply aligns with our mission to raise awareness about early warning signs such as the Glow.
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Dr. Lucy Njambi - Kenya |
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A pediatric ophthalmologist and retinoblastoma specialist at Kenyatta National Hospital, Dr. Lucy Njambi is at the forefront of retinoblastoma genetics research in Kenya. As the principal investigator of a collaborative grant with the SickKids Centre for Global Child Health in Toronto, she is leading a groundbreaking effort to build local capacity for molecular cancer research and genetic testing.
The project aims to establish sustainable, in-country genetic testing so families no longer need to send samples abroad. This will reduce wait times, improve diagnosis, and help train the next generation of scientists in Kenya. Dr. Njambi believes that awareness and genetics go hand in hand. When families understand inheritance patterns and the importance of early detection, children can access life-saving treatment sooner.
Keep posted to read more about Dr. Njambi’s inspiring story in an upcoming feature.
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Team Updates 🌎
Team Members, Ambassadors, and Doctors |
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Welcoming Our New GLOWbal Ambassadors
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We are honored to welcome five outstanding new Ambassadors to the KnowTheGlow family: Ethan Yan (USA), Kyra Dela Cruz (Canada), Lynn Tarabey (Lebanon), Sameena Tabassum (India), and Ermias Kibreab (Ethiopia). Each of these remarkable individuals brings unique strengths, experiences, and a shared passion for protecting children’s sight. With their dedication and drive to make a difference, they join us on the path toward a future where preventable blindness is eliminated. Together, we shine brighter, stronger, and more united in our mission to spread GLOWbal awareness and save sight worldwide.
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