Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired MABVI is a program of MAB Community Services. Our unique blend of programs and services enables individuals to learn to live confidently with vision loss.

For over 100 years, the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MABVI), has been committed to supporting individuals living with vision loss. We provide vision rehabilitation and support services throughout Massachusetts to more than 1,200 adults, primarily older adults, who are blind or visually impaired. Programs include access to low vision clinics, peer empowerment suppo

rt groups, one-to-one volunteer assistance, in-home vision rehabilitation, adjustment counseling/mental health support, and access/assistive technology training.

The marathon is over, but the mission keeps going.Our athletes gave everything they had on Monday and wore their medals ...
04/24/2026

The marathon is over, but the mission keeps going.

Our athletes gave everything they had on Monday and wore their medals home with pride. Now we're asking you to help us reach our finish line. Team With A Vision is just $2,000 away from our $262,000 fundraising goal, and donations are open until next Friday!

That's $10,000 for every mile of the Boston Marathon.

Every dollar raised goes directly toward MABVI's programs and services for 1,200+ people living with vision loss across Massachusetts.

Make your final impact here: https://bit.ly/4bR2v31

[Image Description: Large bold blue text reading “Help us reach our finish line!” with a running shoe icon, followed by smaller white text reading “Only $2,000 to our $262,000 goal.” A red progress bar filled to 99% with a finish flag at the end sites below. The bottom section shows a large Team With A Vision logo and bold text reading “$10,000 for every mile of the Boston Marathon.”]

We are grateful to the Memorial Foundation for the Blind for their longstanding partnership and commitment to MABVI’s wo...
04/21/2026

We are grateful to the Memorial Foundation for the Blind for their longstanding partnership and commitment to MABVI’s work. Their latest $138,000 grant expands access to vision rehabilitation services for older adults with visual disabilities in Worcester County, helping people build skills and move through daily life with greater independence.

[Image description: Graphic includes a person of color holding an iPad in their hands. Below the image “Memorial Foundation for the Blind” logo appears alongside a “Thank you!” message in blue script.]

Today, nearly 30,000 athletes crossed the finish line on Boylston Street, completing 26.2 miles of the 130th Boston Mara...
04/20/2026

Today, nearly 30,000 athletes crossed the finish line on Boylston Street, completing 26.2 miles of the 130th Boston Marathon. 🏅

To our Team With A Vision para-athletes, guides, and charity runners: what you accomplished today is extraordinary. The months of training, the early mornings, the miles logged before anyone was watching, it all led to this. We are so proud of every single one of you.

And to everyone who cheered from the sidelines, tracked from home, donated, and shared our posts throughout this campaign: thank you. You are part of this team too.

Congratulations, Team With A Vision! See you next year! 💙

[Image Description: Collage of five TWAV race day photos from previous Boston Marathons. Top left photo shows three TWAV athletes smiling together after the race, wearing Boston Marathon medals. Top right photo shows a para-athlete in a yellow "BLIND" bib and two guides smiling together with their medals post-race. Bottom left photo shows a TWAV charity runner leaping joyfully near the finish line in a red TWAV bib. Bottom center photo shows three TWAV athletes smiling together holding up their medals near the finish line. Bottom right photo shows two TWAV athletes celebrating near the finish line. The 130th Boston Marathon medal appears in the top right corner. Red script text at the top of the graphic reads "Congrats Runners!". Team With A Vision logo centered at the bottom.]

It's Marathon Monday!Best of luck to all the athletes running in this year's Boston Marathon, and please join us in chee...
04/20/2026

It's Marathon Monday!

Best of luck to all the athletes running in this year's Boston Marathon, and please join us in cheering on our incredible members of Team With A Vision 2026!

Go TWAV!!

And it's not too late to make a donation! Team With A Vision's fundraisers make a critical impact in supporting the lifechanging work that MABVI provides to blind and low vision individuals across Massachusetts. Join the team with a donation here: https://bit.ly/4bR2v31

[Image description: Race beginning of the 2026 Boston Marathon with runners at the start line. "Team With a Vision" logo is prominently displayed. The scene is lively with event staff and a cheering crowd.]

Tomorrow, our team of 12 charity runners, 10 blind and visually impaired athletes, and 8 guides run 26.2 miles in the 13...
04/19/2026

Tomorrow, our team of 12 charity runners, 10 blind and visually impaired athletes, and 8 guides run 26.2 miles in the 130th Boston Marathon for the 1,200+ people who depend on MABVI across Massachusetts.

Every mile they run and every dollar raised goes toward empowering people living with vision loss to lead full and independent lives. There's still time to be part of it.

Make your impact here: https://bit.ly/4bR2v31

[Image Description: Graphic with a large red bib-style card displays the number "1" in bold white type with the text "Day Until the 130th Boston Marathon" below it. Large cyan bold text reads "Tomorrow, they run!" with white text below reading "26.2 miles for 1,200+ people who depend on MABVI." The Team With A Vision logo in the top right and the MABVI logo in the bottom left.]

2 days until race day! 🏃Trying to spot Team With A Vision on the race course? Keep an eye out for our athletes in the br...
04/18/2026

2 days until race day! 🏃

Trying to spot Team With A Vision on the race course? Keep an eye out for our athletes in the brand new 2026 TWAV racing singlet.

White with red and blue accents. Team With A Vision on the front and MABVI on the back. Whether you’re cheering from the sidelines, or tracking from home on the B.A.A. Racing App, now you know exactly what to look for.

26.2 Miles. One Team. One Mission. See you Monday!

Make a donation to support MABVI and Team With A Vision today: https://bit.ly/4bR2v31

[Image Description: Graphic featuring front and back renders of the 2026 TWAV racing singlet. The white singlet has red strap trim and diagonal red speed lines along the lower body. The front displays "Team With A Vision" and "2026 Boston Marathon" in navy text. The back displays the MABVI logo and full name in blue. Bold white text reads "26.2 Miles" in the top left of the graphic. Bold red and blue text at the bottom reads "One Team. One Mission." A red bib-style card in the top right reads "2 Days Until the 130th Boston Marathon." Team With A Vision logo in the top left.]

Thank you to Fox 25 Boston for hosting MABVI's Team With A Vision! Longtime team members Irwin Ramirez and Mike Castle ...
04/18/2026

Thank you to Fox 25 Boston for hosting MABVI's Team With A Vision! Longtime team members Irwin Ramirez and Mike Castle talked to host Rachel Keller about what it's like to run the Boston Marathon as as a visually impaired athlete.
https://bit.ly/4cSDHI4

Extra special thanks to Irwin's guides Rob Perez and Victoria Sales for joining us!



[Image description: a group of people in black and grey Team With A Vision tshirts stand at the silver Fox 25 news desk with host, Rachel Keller. The Fox 25 news logo is displayed prominently on the front of the desk.]

3 days until race day! 🏃Cheer from anywhere this Marathon Monday, whether you’re watching the course or waiting at home....
04/17/2026

3 days until race day! 🏃

Cheer from anywhere this Marathon Monday, whether you’re watching the course or waiting at home. Here’s how to track Team With A Vision runners on race day using the BAA Racing App:

Download the BAA Racing App and enable notifications to get updates as runners hit milestones along the course

Select the 130th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America as a Spectator and agree to the Spectator Guidelines

Select Start Tracking or the Tracker tab from the homepage, then search and add participants by name or bib number (check our roster post from earlier this week!)

Follow along in list view, map view, or by tracking split times on each runner's profile

Save this post, share it with a friend, and be ready to cheer on Monday.

Download for iOS: https://apple.co/4chrdd1
Download for Android: https://bit.ly/3Oy1DHr

[Image Description1: A red bib-style card in the top right reads "3 Days Until the 130th Boston Marathon." Large bold text reads "Cheer from anywhere on race day!" Below, a white panel headed "Download the B.A.A. Racing App" describes the app's features including participant tracking, leader boards, course maps, and race alerts, alongside a photo of a hand holding a smartphone displaying the BAA Racing App. A banner at the bottom reads “Swipe to view app instructions” with red arrows pointing right. Team With A Vision logo in the top left.
Image Description 2: Graphic headed "How to Use the B.A.A. Racing App" in blue and yellow bold text. Four numbered steps in white text read: 1. Download the app and enable notifications. 2. Select the 130th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America as a Spectator. 3. Start tracking runners by searching and adding participants. 4. Follow along in list view, map view, or by tracking split times on each runner's profile.
Image Description 3: Four smartphone screenshots of the BAA Racing App displayed on a dark purple background. The screens show the app's Info page for the 130th Boston Marathon, the Tracker map view with a runner's location marked on the course, a runner's live profile displaying elapsed time and pace, and the Tracker list view showing multiple participants with their progress along the 26.2-mile course.]

4 days until race day! 🏃Irwin Ramirez has been here before, and now he’s back for another Boston Marathon.Irwin is a vis...
04/16/2026

4 days until race day! 🏃

Irwin Ramirez has been here before, and now he’s back for another Boston Marathon.

Irwin is a visually impaired para-athlete who has run multiple Bostons with Team With A Vision, and on April 20 he'll be on the course again alongside his guide Victoria Sales. A strong competitor in his T11/T12 division, Irwin is exactly the kind of athlete who makes race day worth watching.

Irwin's bib number is P119, so make sure to follow along on the B.A.A. Racing App on Monday!

And it's not too late to support MABVI in honor of Irwin! Make a donation to our campaign to continue providing life changing services to blind and low vision individuals here: https://bit.ly/4pNPQC6

[Image Description: Circle photo of Irwin Ramirez and a guide running together in red TWAV bibs on the Boston Marathon course. A smaller overlapping circle photo shows Irwin smiling at a BAA step-and-repeat backdrop holding a trophy alongside another guide. Script text reads "Irwin Ramirez" with "Bib #: P119" below. A red bib-style card in the top right reads "4 Days Until the 130th Boston Marathon." Team With A Vision logo in the top left.]

We’re proud to recognize AAFCPAs as both our trusted auditing firm and a steadfast supporter of Team With A Vision. Thei...
04/16/2026

We’re proud to recognize AAFCPAs as both our trusted auditing firm and a steadfast supporter of Team With A Vision. Their 2026 sponsorship continues a valued partnership that has included over $17,000 in contributions to support our mission. We’re truly grateful for AAFCPAs’ ongoing commitment and the expertise they bring to MAB Community Services year after year.

Photo: Darlene DeVita

[Image description: Two members of Team With A Vision, one a guide and the other a visually impaired runner, smiling while running in a race. Below the image of “AAFCPAs great minds | great hearts" logo along with a "Thank You!” message in red script.]

5 days until race day! 🏃Ellen is one of Team With A Vision's most dedicated charity runners, having run the Boston Marat...
04/15/2026

5 days until race day! 🏃

Ellen is one of Team With A Vision's most dedicated charity runners, having run the Boston Marathon 15 times and counting. Last year, we proudly honored her as the inaugural recipient of the Diane Berberian Community Spirit Award, a recognition that speaks to everything she brings to this team beyond the miles. She doesn't just train hard and show up on race day. She raises critical funds and increases awareness for MABVI year after year, helping to sustain programs and services for 1,200+ people living with vision loss across Massachusetts.

We are so grateful for runners like Ellen, who embody what Team With A Vision is all about. April 20 will be her finest yet.

Make a donation to Ellen's fundraising campaign here: https://bit.ly/4vyChKk

[Image Description: Photo of Ellen Goldberg running the Boston Marathon course in a red TWAV jersey, smiling with arms raised. A smaller photo shows Ellen smiling alongside two others while holding her Diane Berberian Community Spirit Award plaque at a MABVI event. A red bib-style card in the top right reads "4 Days Until the 130th Boston Marathon." Script text reads "Thank You Ellen!" Team With A Vision logo in the top left.]

6 days until race day! 🏃Lacing up their sneakers once again, Lisa Thompson and Alexi Pappas will run together from Hopki...
04/14/2026

6 days until race day! 🏃

Lacing up their sneakers once again, Lisa Thompson and Alexi Pappas will run together from Hopkinton to Boylston Street as part of Team With A Vision.

Lisa is a visually impaired para-athlete who has made the Boston Marathon course her own, year after year. By her side is Alexi Pappas, Greek-American Olympic runner, filmmaker and writer who brings the fire to everything she does. They’ve proven that the bond between athlete and guide is built on trust, communication, and lots and lots of heart. On April 20th, this is a pair to keep your eye on!

Join Lisa and Alexi in supporting MABVI by making a donation here: https://bit.ly/4cgegPa

[Image Description: Circular photo of Lisa Thompson and Alexi Pappas running together on the Boston Marathon course, Lisa in a yellow "BLIND" bib and Alexi in a yellow "GUIDE" bib, connected by a tether. A smaller circle photo shows Lisa and Alexi smiling together, each holding their race bibs labeled "LISA" and "GUIDE" in front of a BAA backdrop. A red bib-shaped card in the top right reads "6 Days Until the 130th Boston Marathon." Script text reads "Let's Go Lisa & Alexi!". Team With A Vision logo in the top left.]

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