A Spotlight on the 2025 Boston Marathon Participants from the New England Camp Community
May 1, 2025
Shining a spotlight on marathoners from our New England camp community — Congrats to all those in the camp community who participated in the Boston Marathon last week! Shining a spotlight on marathoners from our New England camp community. Thank you to all those camps who submitted! You can continue to send in submissions at the Camp News JotForm link here.
Liz Puleo, West Suburban YMCA’s 2025 Boston Marathon Runner
“This spring, longtime Y member Liz Puleo ran the 129th Boston Marathon to benefit the West Suburban YMCA, fulfilling a lifelong dream and honoring the legacy of Fred Greene—a dedicated YMCA board member and beloved community leader. Liz’s connection to the Y runs deep: her children attended WSYMCA summer camps, and she fondly recalls hearing about their daily adventures. ‘These experiences have made the Y a cornerstone of our family’s life,’ she shares. Liz’s commitment reflects the spirit of our YMCA camps, all of which are ACA-accredited or actively pursuing accreditation, like Camp Wells. Through her incredible efforts, Liz not only completed the marathon but also surpassed her fundraising goals, raising nearly $12,000 to support the WSYMCA’s mission. Way to go, Liz!” – Submitted by Katie Sopcik, WSYMCA


Camp Harbor View — “Kara Bassett, Human Resources Manager at Camp Harbor View, [ran] her second marathon and first Boston Marathon as a charity runner for CHV. [Kara] raised over [$]13,000 as of race day that will directly support the mission of CHV and ensure young people have an incredible camp experience with us.” – Submitted by Jillian Martin