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The Platform

As a native New Englander since birth a true “New England Boy”, my Red Sox memories are those that will last a lifetime. My first memory was back in 1968 when Rico Petrocelli hit a grand slam homerun as I watched from our living room floor with my mom and dad. In 1972, I attended my first game at Fenway Park with my dad; I remember it like it was yesterday. My father and I watched the Sox face off against the Milwaukee Brewers. George Scott had been traded to them during the off season and it was strange now seeing him in a Brewers uniform. At that same game, I recall Carlton Fisk, our new hero that year, hit a homer into the screen! It was also that year that Carlton Fisk would become first American leaguer to be unanimously selected Rookie of the Year.

ILat summers run for President of Red Sox Nation saw me end up in the top 25 and also tallied the largest internet fan base of any candidate.My proposal for a Red Sox Senior Nation was hailed as one of the best proposals and is in the works to coming to fruition.

My intentions, if elected, is to lead the growth of Red Sox Nation here in Rhode Island to unheralded proportions and preserve the rich history of the Red Sox baseball club, as both a loyal fan and historian.  I want to insure that we keep the dream alive for the youth of today so they too have memories to hold on to and share with their children. After all, children are our greatest resource for the future. Through the grass roots game of baseball they’re able to learn skills such as team building, the importance of good mentoring and strong leadership to name a few.

 I am going to create a “Senior Red Sox Nation” to bring our senior fans which are so important to this franchise closer to our organization and fans of all ages. My father had Parkinson’s disease for ten years before his passing and we were fortunate enough to be his primary caregivers and ensured he never missed a game. Through visits and planned events such as a “Senior Red Sox Nation Day” at Fenway Park and “Bring the Red Sox to You” days at various senior centers and homes I hope to accomplish this.

 I want to utilize my experience of fundraising and spearheading committees making this what I feel an obtainable goal. Through my work I am fortunate enough to raise funds for these various organizations by donating my artwork as I have done over the years. For example, my work has been donated in the past to the Day Kimble Children’s Hospital Charity organization. Expanding on this, I would like to personally visit all the children’s hospitals in the New England region, and possibly beyond, to meet with youth and host events on site. Hold a contest for “Kids Nation” to be part of a musical video for my song track “Come to Papi” which I composed and lyrically co-written for Sox slugger David Ortiz. The song, by demand of the fans, was used on “David Ortiz Night” at Fen way Park to celebrate his setting a new Red Sox single season homer record. I plan on donating all proceeds of video/cd sales to a charity of David Ortiz’s choice.

 Moving on with the subject of our youth, a first priority would be creating a “Papi’s Kids Club”  to spread the goodwill of David Ortiz and his charitable efforts with rewards for the kids for their involvement in helping the community.

 As a Nationally Syndicated Sports cartoonist, I along with the assistance of our “Sox Nation Committee”, will be working on a regular basis to raise money for the Jimmy Fund and other charities which the Red Sox Organization is affiliated with.  High on my agenda will be exploring other charities/events that will continue establishing our fan club as an outstanding organization within our community. It is also me intention to bring my already established global following to achieve these goals.

 I would go to local schools and put on demonstrations on behalf of Red Sox nation, spreading the word and enjoyment to the youth while at the same time, sharing and educating the children on baseball/Red Sox history.

Our existing, as well as our future Red Sox Nation Members, will have new exciting weekly giveaways. One of these giveaways will include a limited edition lithograph series of Red Sox players that I will create in my classic form specifically for Red Sox Nation. Giveaways could also include a Frankie Galasso published Original Artwork.

“Kids Nation” will have the opportunity for a FIVE22 musical event for the whole family, coloring books, Red Sox kid’s calendars and more!

 About myself:   I have been a sports and editorial cartoonist since 1987 a winner of several New England Press Awards. My works have captured and honored more Red Sox players in the past decade than any other sports cartoonist to date. Keeping in the spirit of helping charities, recently I was honored to present Curt Schilling with a Tribute to him to benefit his efforts with the Boston chapter of the ALS Foundation “Curt’s Pitch for ALS” and created Wily Mo Pena’s logo for his MOPEACE Foundation. I regularly work with and donate to the Boston Liver Foundation, the Jimmy Fund and several other local charitable organizations, my work includes organizing softball tournaments, bowling tournaments and more to help raise  funds.

 In closing I’d like to thank you for taking the time to learn more about me and my platform as your candidate. Together we can do great things within Red Sox Nation and our community. I would appreciate your vote and I look forward to serving you as Governor of Rhode Island for Red Sox Nation