"Once we get our web page up, everybody will be able to hook up to the F.I.S.T. Foundation online and they'll be able to communicate with each other. We are currently in the process of putting together a big charity function at Bob Guicione's mansion in Manhattan. He has donated his place for a charity event to support the foundation."

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