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Support Kids During Needle Related Procedures

Kenyan Child Life Specialist, Jayne Kamau, distracts a young patient with a meteor shower toy while a nurse inserts an IV in her hand.

Only 5% of children have support for immunization needle pain. Seriously ill children experience many needle related procedures, rarely with adequate pain support. But pain and distress can be managed and reduced.

Visit our guide to find appropriate supports for children of all ages.  Parents, ask how to manage your child’s pain. Healthcare providers, please give parents options. Learn how to make needles easier and safer for everyone.

One Rb World: support our Giving Tuesday Campaign

Giving Tuesday campaign image, shows the world Eye Cancer Hope logo above a collage of pictures from the child life program of One Retinoblastoma World – children of different ages, from infancy to late teens are participating in a range of medical play and self-expression activities. Below the collage, the Giving Tuesday logo and December 1, 2020 date are seen, along with the words: “help us bring life, sight and hope to all affected by childhood eye cancer.”

The 5th One Rb World event took place 3-4 October 2020, virtually due to COVID-19.  270 specialists, parents, and survivors from 38 countries gathered to share knowledge, support and hope to advance care, for children and throughoug life.

Our virtual program enabled unprecedented global collaboration and networking. All affected by retinoblastoma, involved in patient care or research should be able to engage in One Rb World.  Please help us make this a reality in 2021.

Remembering Jayne, Bella and Grace, Lost on Flight ET302

On March 10, 2019, our wonderful Child Life Specialist, Jayne Kamau, and child life advocate Bella Jaboma were killed on board Ethiopian Airlines flight ET302, with Grace Kariuki, a dedicated doctor working to advance childhood cancer care.

They were all returning home to Kenya from the International Society of Paediatric Oncology Africa Congress in Cairo. Read more about our dear friends and their vital work.

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Mile High Moments at the Denver Retinoblastoma Family Weekend

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Fifty retinoblastoma patients, survivors, and their family members joined World Eye Cancer Hope USA in February for three days of connection and fun in Colorado’s capital. Marissa D. Gonzalez, President and Founding Board Member or WE C Hope USA, shares highlights from the weekend, and why these gatherings are so important to our community.
On a marine-blue background, large bold yellow-gold text reads "WE C Hope". The letter “P” in the word “hope” is formed by a bright gold ribbon – this is the central feature of the entire image. Below, smaller text reads "For every child, survivor, and family living with childhood eye cancer". The website wechope.org is included at the bottom in the smallest text.

Solidarity, Strength, and Synergy: The Gold Ribbon and the Global Fight Against Childhood Cancer

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The gold ribbon is the unifying symbol of childhood cancer. Worldwide, it celebrates the victory of each life saved, honours the memory of every precious child lost, and shines with hope of cure for all children. WE C Hope CEO, Abby White, explains four key reasons we support the gold ribbon campaign, and shares new gold ribbon merch designs you can buy to support our retinoblastoma community.
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Beyond Retinoblastoma: Celebrating Cancer Survivorship; Advocating Lifelong Care

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At seventeen months old, Marissa Gonzalez was diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma – the first turning point in her lifelong journey with this cancer syndrome.  Today, as President of WE C Hope USA, she celebrates 32 years free from eye cancer, and shares the latest chapter of her cancer survivorship story, with two appeals to all in our community.
Three sets of eyes represent different ethnic groups, each labelled with their respective ethnicity. The “White” eyes show bright red reflex, the “Asian” eyes display a yellowish reflex, and the 'Black' eyes have a creamy-white reflex. These colours are visible in the pupils of the eyes.

The Arclight and Fundal Reflex Test: Shining the Light on Retinoblastoma

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Screening children’s eyes with the Fundal “Red” Reflex is key to early detection of retinoblastoma, but until recently, it was difficult to deliver in many countries. Dr Andrew Blaikie, ophthalmologist and clinical lead for the Arclight Project at the University of St Andrews, describes the importance of this simple exam, and how the Arclight improves eye health access and outcomes for children with eye cancer around the world.

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A baby has one red pupil and one white pupul - the classic early sign of eye cancer in children.

Know The Glow!

Learn about the most common early sign of childhood eye cancer – a white reflection in the pupil, seen in dim light and flash photos. Find out how to take photos to check for signs of serious eye disease in children.

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Parents & Survivors

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Find Hope

We offer the Retinoblastoma Resource to supplement information provided by your medical team, answer questions and concerns about all aspects of life with Rb, increase understanding and share hope.

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Family & Friends

How You Can Help

Forget “let me know if I can do anything to help”! Carefully considered and offered support will be truly valued.  We have many suggestions from parents that have brought families relief, joy and hope.

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Help Change Lives!

There are so many ways you can help us bring hope of cure and better quality of life to children with eye cancer, families and survivors.  Donate online now, or become a fundraising angel. Together, WE C Hope!

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