Craig Pinto, 33, of Mineola trained to kick 1,001 field...

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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