Tone always said he wanted to walk to the shore.

It's happening now with a serious purpose.

My brother Anthony often said he wanted to walk to south Jersey some day.

This last time he mentioned it he seemed more determined that this would be the year. On this particular morning at work we weren't that busy so we had more time to talk it through as far as the route and how many miles per day he was used to hiking with his 38 lb pack on the Appalachian Trail. (One of the places he loved to be). My brother Carl and I saw within minutes that this was possibly going to happen this year. I threw a thought into the equation and said "hey, Why not make it a fund raiser for a local cause like the Media Lions Club?" That was the club that our father has always been heavily involved in. 40 years I believe he has been a Lion so far.

That's how this whole thing got started. He will be doing the walk soon.(October) He has risen over $4,000 so far from friends, family, vendors and even strangers that heard the story floating around town.

My wife Anna and I, as well as my older brother Carl call him the Mayor. He is always shaking hands, kissing babies, helping someone somewhere. On the phone, or with his truck and rarely asks for anything in return. Here he goes again, but this time he is asking for a few sponsors along the way. Most people have pledged .25 cents a mile. The max he will be going is 80 miles. He will be dropped off on the east side of the Commodore Barry Bridge with Map, Water, Backpack, Tent, and a lot of hope and determination to make a difference.

Thanks,
Vince Galantino (His brother)

To be a sponsor call or email:

Vince Galantino
1-610-721-7967

Carl Galantino
1-610-544-2586

Anthony Galantino
1-610-633-3363

Or a lions club member.

Email:
vincegalantino@aol.com