@CeliacKicker, Craig Pinto
Craig Pinto, 33, of Mineola trained to kick 1,001 field goals inside 24 hours on Oct. 9, 2011 in the hopes of setting a new Guinness World Record. Pinto's goal was to raise money for Celiac Disease, an intestinal disorder he has that requires dietary restrictions and can result in depleted energy levels. Credit: T.C. McCarthy
The Mineola native is founder of Kicking4Celiac, a nonprofit dedicated to fundraising for victims of celiac disease. The two-time Guinness World Record holder for field goal kicking updates nearly 300 followers about his life and upcoming events.
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