Boston 10K for Women Recap
Brynne GormanFor the first time ever, team LWVMA@105 ran for democracy in the Boston 10k for Women on October 11, 2025! Meet our team members and help us reach our $13,000 fundraising goal by donating– our team is still accepting donations through October 31st! We accept donations by credit card, check, or via a donor advised fund. Please make checks payable to the LWV Lotte E. Scharfman Memorial fund and put the team member’s name that you are supporting in the memo line. Please mail the check to LWVMA 90 Canal Street, Suite 414, Boston, MA 02114. Thank you for your support!
Donate with a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
We gladly accept contributions via a Donor Advised Fund. Contributions through your DAF can be initiated using the DAF Direct Widget on this page. If you send funds through your DAF, please also email Fiona Schultz (fschultz@lwvma.org) to let her know which runner on team LWVMA@105 you are supporting.
Support our Team
Irmgard Behlau
“On average, a citizen has 6.2 decades as a voter. The democratic process is a long-distance run, it is not a sprint nor a spectator sport. The right to vote should be exercised regularly throughout one’s lifetime. Please support the LWV Lotte Scharfman civic education fund to support student-run civics education and voter engagement.”
Donors as of 11/10/25: Claire Galkowski, John Martin, Kathryn Martin, Anonymous
Michelle Crean
“2025 continues to give too many reasons to stand up to protect our democracy. I am proud to run with Team LWVMA@105 because I know that the fight to protect our democracy is one of the most important causes in our lifetime!”
Click here to support Michelle
Donors (as of 11/10/25): Barbara Ann Garvey, Jen Muroff, Anonymous (2)
Chelsea Brewster
Marcia Johnson
As important as anti-war protests were, during my younger years, that need pales in comparison with the current threat to our Democracy. Therefore, I have made a firm commitment to use the resources available to me for protecting Democracy. The best way to do this is through supporting the League of Women Voters, at all levels.
Caroline McKeon
Click here to support Caroline
Donors (as of 11/10/25): Dan Etter, Justin Etter, Andrew Imbriglio, Tom Imbriglio, Rebecca Peh, Stephen Spielberg, Daniel Vescuso, Kristen Whittle, Maggy Warden
Beatrice Nolan
That’s why I care about promoting youth civics and why I support the League’s mission to educate, empower, and register voters of all ages.
When I run, I’m running for every young person who wonders if their voice matters, because it does. And voting is a right, it’s a responsibility, and we should all take it seriously.”
Click here to support Beatrice
Donors (as of 11/10/25): Robert Koefod, Chris Matthews, Ellen Whelan, Kathleen Beneway, Valerie Carlson, Ashley Colleary, Deborah Cornwall, Matthew Etter, Laurie Girdharry, Lynn Howard, Kimberly Kingston, Cynthia Kobert, Alisha Uhlenbrock-Furst, Pamela Wolfe, Stephan Bader, Sandra Baler-Segal, Deborah Bayer, Kate Boland, Suzanne Cartreine, Michael Cifello, John Deeley, Steven Greenberg, Meryl Johnson, Alan Luxenberg, Mary Diamond-Kissiday, Ozlem Martin, Heather Mell, Jorgina Mulvey, Kathe Donlan, Meghan Riley, Deborah Emmett Pike, Thomas Kruskal, Jacqueline Veissid, Edward Cheesman, Sarah Higginbotham, Eileen McIntyre, Margaret Mullaley, Christine Wilk, David Coffin, Elaine Philbrick, Debra Wise, Kerry Costello, Amy Hyde, Trenton Osborne, Nina Wellford, Marialena Young, Lesley Berger, Mary Howarth, Chad Council, Nes Correnti, Lyle Lawrence, Eva Marx, Liza O’Reilly, Shelley Rodman, Joyce Capen, Daniel Costello, Maria Hull, Sage Veino, Elizabeth Fish, Emily Garr, Olive Mullen, Anonymous (9).
Miura Rempis-Locke
“My name is Miura Rempis-Locke, America’s Civic Miss 2025, and I’m running to support women’s role in democracy and to uplift young women in democratic spaces!”
Donors (as of 11/10/25): Allison Lenk
Tanya Roy
“I am running on Team LWVMA@105 in the 49th annual Boston 10K for Women in order to support of the invaluable League of Women Voters of Massachusetts. I believe in the power of informed and active participation in our democracy and what organization better exemplifies this than LWVMA! The League deserves our support as it works tirelessly to ensure fair elections, expand voter access, and provide nonpartisan education on critical issues affecting our communities. By running this race, l’m not only celebrating women’s strength and resilience but also helping to amplify the important mission of the League.”
Donors as of 11/10/25: Sam Liss, Dorothy Mitchel, Christopher Noble, Susan Saxe, C. Leanne Crowley, Simonne Roy, Robert Weida, Cindy Coddington, Gail Coleman, Anne Punzak Marcus, Maureen Newman, Elizabeth Foster-Nolan, Erica Johnson, Meyer Abbot Fund, Susan Clapham, Anonymous (5)
Maggie Smist
Donor (as of 11/10/25): Barbara Smalley, Mimi Hollister Gardner, Susan Garvey, William Smalley, Michael Nickey, Bonnie Grenier, Lee Mondale, Jane Scherban, Cathy Marie Michael, Donna Rice, Anonymous (3)
Anne West
Donors (as of 11/10/25): Kerry Costello, Meghan Hanawalt, Emily Tingle
Full Team LWVMA@105 Donors: Ramelle Pulitzer, Nyla Dartt, Lora Goldenberg, Susan Mancuso, Jean Hammond, Courtney Henderson, Jane A. Brown, Lynn Cohen, Susan Glazer, The Massachusetts Women of Color Coalition in memory of Valery R. Johnston.
Community Sponsors
California Underground: Fresh Ingredients, Coastal Vibes
Just steps from Nantasket Beach, California Underground has been serving award-winning tacos, burritos, margaritas and craft cocktails since 1996. Known for its bold flavors with fresh ingredients, relaxed coastal vibe, and friendly service, it has become a year-round favorite for both locals and visitors.
The idea began simply — with a batch of homemade tacos at the Martin household. Husband Eo Martin often cooked for family and friends, and one night, after tasting his latest creation, his wife Ozzy Martin joked, “These are so good, we should open a taco place.” That bit of wishful thinking became a real opportunity when the historic Anastos Corner property became available. The Martins, who live locally in Hull, purchased the space and transformed it with extensive renovations.
Today, California Underground stands as a women-owned, woman-run business, offering a fresh, modern take on casual coastal dining. Whether you’re stopping in for a quick bite or settling in for a night of cocktails with friends, this neighborhood staple delivers a standout experience — every time.
And soon, there’s even more to enjoy — the team is expanding into breakfast, bringing their signature creativity and focus on fresh ingredients to morning favorites, all served with a California twist.
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