The West Suburban YMCA Runs Boston
Meet our 2023 Boston Marathon Runner!
We’re thrilled to announce that Charlie Schmidt will be running the 127th Boston Marathon on behalf of the West Suburban YMCA. Charlie was inspired by our runner last spring and expressed his interest then. Charlie attended and worked at the Y’s resident Camp Frank A. Day (CFAD) for 9 years, and now serves as the co-chair of our CFAD Capital Campaign Committee. It felt like the stars were aligned when we received our bib from the City and were able to say yes!
Charlie reflects that his time at CFAD held some of his fondest childhood memories and played an integral part of who he is today. He now gets to relive the experience through the eyes of his own children, who attend the camp each summer. Charlie has committed to raising $7,500 for our Annual Fund and is motivated to help ensure that the West Suburban YMCA will continue to provide amazing programs, like CFAD, that allow all kids to have a bright future. He crushed his goal of $7,500, so he has upped his goal to $10,000!
To support Charlie’s fundraising efforts, please visit his page here!
If you are interested in running the marathon for the Y in the future, please let us know!
Charlie Schmidt
2023 Boston Marathon Runner
"The West Suburban YMCA is an incredible organization that has meant so much to me since I was a kid.
To learn more about Charlie's journey to the finish line, or to support his fundraising efforts, click here.
