A 2ND WORLD RECORD ACHIEVED!
October 9, 2011– As the sun started to rise at Theodore Roosevelt Park in Oyster Bay, New York, Craig Pinto and all of the volunteers for his second Guinness World Record attempt realized the reality of the situation. Once there was enough light, the event had to start immediately, especially if they were to achieve what they were there to do, to set the Guinness World Record for “Most Football Field Goals Made in 24 Hours”. With a specific packet of guidelines set by Guinness Records, Pinto had 24 hours to minimally make...
WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT #2!
The origin of the Kicking 4 Celiac Foundation started when the “Kicking4Celiac” event took place last October 10, 2010. The event took place together with Guinness World Records, and saw Kicking 4 Celiac Foundation Executive Director Craig Pinto kick 717 field goals in a 12 hour span to set a Guinness World Record, but more importantly, to raise money, spirits, and awareness for Celiac Disease. This October 9th Pinto will attempt the record at Theodore Roosevelt Park’s brand new football field, in Oyster Bay, NY. This one...
K4CF “CLEATS 4 KIDS” PROGRAM
The Kicking 4 Celiac Foundation has broadened its area of work across the country, announcing the “Cleats 4 Kids” program that will collect soccer cleats for both boys and girls and donate them to various recreation centers in different areas. During the first year of this program, cleats will be collected and donated to various underserved areas of New York and Los Angeles. Kicking 4 Celiac Executive Director Craig Pinto developed the program to give children in less fortunate areas the opportunity to play the sport...
K4C PARTNERS WITH THE PRESIDENT’S CHALLENGE PROGRAM
July 21, 2011…The Kicking 4 Celiac Foundation has partnered with the President’s Challenge Program to Promote the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award. The Kicking 4 Celiac Foundation has partnered with the President’s Challenge Program to help encourage children and families to be physically active and maintain a healthy lifestyle. As a President’s Challenge Advocate, the Kicking 4 Celiac Foundation will continuously advocate for a healthy active lifestyle for children through adults. In support of First Lady Michelle...
K4C’S CRAIG PINTO CAST IN THE 2011 ESPN ESPY AWARDS!
July 6, 2011- Many athletes’ goals are to one day be on ESPN. Many kids’ dreams are to one day be in a video game or even be a cartoon character. Kicking 4 Celiac Foundation Executive Director was recently cast to play the character “Slayer” as well as various animated characters during the 2011 ESPN Espy Awards show, airing July 13th, 2011 at 9pm on ESPN, and got to fulfill both of those fantasies. Along with playing the part of “Slayer”, Pinto is also the animated body of many of the different athletes who...
K4C ANNOUNCES 1st ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
May 9th, 2011…The Kicking 4 Celiac Foundation has teamed with Engineers Country Club in Roslyn Harbor, New York, to proudly present the 1st Annual Kicking 4 Celiac Foundation charity golf tournament. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University. The event, scheduled to start at 9:30am on September 26th, 2011, will feature brunch, a day of golf, and a reception immediately following the tournament that features Dr. Peter HR Green as the evenings guest speaker. Attendees will also have the...
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