Boston Chapter

Community Champion Awardee 2024. Dedicated to sharing the latest research and advancements through informative sessions, low vision resources, and outreach to our local retinal specialists and eye care professionals.

Welcome to the New England Chapter

The Strength of the Foundation is Through Our Communities

The Foundation Fighting Blindness Chapter network brings people together across the country to join in fighting blinding retinal diseases. Our family of volunteers and leaders stands up for those impacted by blinding diseases. From day one, they share the latest research and advancements and provide access to local resources to guide individuals through their personal journey. And together, they celebrate the Foundation’s mission.
We are winning thanks to the dedication of our Chapters focusing on three key areas: education, resources, and revenue. Through informative sessions, Foundation staff, community, and national experts provide research information, low vision resources, and outreach to our local retinal specialists and eye care professionals. To continue accelerating our mission, each community is invited to be a stakeholder by participating in our fundraising events.

The Foundation Fighting Blindness Chapter Vision
Our vision is to bring a community together to end blinding diseases.

Boston Chapter Leadership

Name	Role
Martha Steele	Chapter President
Abraham Scaria	Member at Large
Adam Roberge	Member at Large
Elizabeth King	Member at Large
Patricia McCormick	Member at Large
Katherine Sigg	Member at Large
Liam Flanagan	Member at Large
Michael Merrett	Member at Large
Mathew Shifrin	Member at Large
Dr. Mike Marciello	Member at Large
Paige LeDuc	Member at Large
Stephanie Kelly	Member at Large
Laura Forth	Member at Large
Lynn Brandes	Member at Large
Parvaneh Katoli	Member at Large

Chapter Events

Boston Vision Connection
- Apr 25, 2026
- 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (EST)
- 221 Crescent St, Suite 103A, Waltham, MA 02453
Join us for New England Vision Connection

Community Event
10th Annual Fountain Cup
- Jun 1, 2026
- 12:00 p.m. (EST)
- 999 Randolph Ave, Milton, MA 02186
Join us at the 10th Annual Fountain Cup Golf Tournament for a day of great competition, community, and camaraderie—all in support of the Foundation Fighting Blindness.

Signature Event

^{Boston Speaker Series - May 2022}

Boston Chapter hosts a Speaker Series presentation with speakers from Microsoft and Smartsheet. Matt, from Microsoft, and Dan, of Smartsheet, shared insight into why accessibility in the workplace is important and how the tools that Microsoft and Smartsheet provide can help.

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Additional Resources

Find a doctor who sees patients with inherited retinal diseases
Learn more about our Vision Warrior program and do-it-yourself events