Team With A Vision

1111Team With A Vision 127th Boston Marathon®

MABVI’s Team With A Vision is proud and honored to be a part of the Boston Athletic Association’s Official Charity Program for the 127th Boston Marathon® on April 17, 2023

Applications for this year’s Marathon have closed.

By joining our team, you will be part of a deep history of running and inclusion. All funds raised support the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired’s statewide vision rehabilitation services, low vision support groups, access technology training, and 400+ volunteers matched 1:1 with blind or visually impaired individuals.

Our international team of blind and sighted runners race to raise awareness and spread the word that with the right support, anything is possible! Our teams’ efforts allow the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired to deliver professional, peer, and volunteer support to over 1,200 individuals each year, giving them the support they need to live with dignity and independence. All funds raised support MABVI’s statewide vision rehabilitation services, including 34 low-vision support groups, Assistive Technology and Training Centers, and 400 volunteers matched 1:1 with blind individuals.

xCheck out Team With A Vision’s 2022 media coverage.

Team With A Vision’s 2021 Media Coverage

BAA announces 2023 Boston Marathon official charity program members – WCVB-TV

Interested in becoming a sponsor for the 30th Anniversary of Team With A Vision? Email Adrien Berlin at aberlin@mabcommunity.org

Sponsorship package details here: Team With A Vision Sponsorship Package

Do you want more information about Team With A Vision? Contact us here.

Team With A Vision has been raising visibility and critical funds for the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired for 30 years. Our international team of runners includes Boston Qualified athletes in the Para Athletic Division, the Adaptive Programs, and charity runners. Add meaning to your miles by joining our team and being a part of a deep history of running and inclusion. All funds raised support MABVI’s statewide network of vision rehabilitation services, low vision support groups, access technology training, and 400+ volunteers matched 1:1 with blind or visually impaired individuals.

About the Boston Marathon race course:
The historic Boston Marathon course starts in picturesque Hopkinton and travels through eight towns and cities to the grand finale in Boston’s Copley Square.

TEAM WITH A VISION CHARITY RUNNERS RECEIVE

Guaranteed in-person Boston Marathon race entry
Personalized training program, including coaching by Furey 26.2
Personalized fundraising page and staff support
Events and receptions
Race day amenities
Branded team apparel, including team singlet
Bragging rights that you have finished Boston while creating a better community for those living with vision loss and blindness.

Fees & Fundraising Requirements:

$50 non-refundable application fee (This fee helps fund a scholarship that supports a blind athlete running Boston for the 1st time)
$100 will be charged to your credit card, verifying your acceptance. The deposit of $100 will be applied towards your fundraising minimum and holds a Boston Marathon entry number in your name. (If you are selected for the team)
$10,000 fundraising commitment
The B.A.A. registration entry fee for the event is $375, to be paid by the runner

2023 Boston Marathon Health Policies:

Entrants will comply with all protocols and procedures related to COVID-19 mitigation and public health for the 2023 Boston Marathon, including, but not limited to, potential proof of negative testing, potential proof of vaccination, and wearing a face mask in designated areas. Participants assume all risks incidental to and associated with attendance and participation in the Boston Marathon, including the risk of contracting COVID-19.

Entrants must provide proof of vaccination before participating in the April 17, 2023, race. To be considered fully vaccinated, entrants must have completed a vaccination series of a World Health Organization-certified vaccine prior to bib number pick-up (Friday, April 14, 2023). Any registered participant who cannot provide proof of vaccination will not be allowed to participate in the race. Entries will not be deferred, refunded, or transferred to a future race. Requests for a medical exemption will be reviewed individually.

The Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MABVI) is committed to supporting individuals living with vision loss and blindness. It is the oldest social service organization serving adults and seniors. We teach strategies for accomplishing all the activities you may have previously relied on vision. There is no one right way to live with vision loss. Our goal is to help you find ways that work for you and to provide you with the support you need. Over 1,400 residents in Massachusetts use one of our services, while over 400 volunteers offer support in reading, shopping, running, and walking.

Check out some of the media coverage from 2019.

Team With A Vision 2023 Sponsors

Services we provide

Adjustment Counseling

Your life changes when your vision changes. It’s normal for this to feel upsetting and difficult, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Our Adjustment Counseling program can help.
Orientation and Mobility

Training for caregivers and individuals on safe, effective travel in the community and at home.
Support Groups

The best support and advice is offered by people who really know what you’re going through – people who’ve had parallel experiences. Peers with shared experiences may even be able to anticipate your questions. While adjusting to vision loss, and even after you’ve grown accustomed to the change, a peer support group is a big help