John Harrison Finger

On January 22, 1949, John Harrison Finger walked from High Point, North Carolina, to Greensboro and back for a total of 32 miles.

[4][5] Other events that contributed to his fame was his unusual hobby of getting his picture taken with famous people and having them autograph his Holy Bible at their favorite scripture, thereby gaining an insight into their personal life.

At 14, and having only completed the 4th grade, John quit school to work 80-hour weeks running speeders in the cotton mill.

His childhood taught him never to drink a drop of alcohol, a promise he kept his entire life, and to laugh in every situation.

[7] The New Deal, in 1933, set a minimum-wage of 30 cents per hour, which instantly tripled Finger's wages, such that he could cut back to a 40-hour work week.

A couple of years later, he took advantage of another one of President Franklin Roosevelt's programs by working at the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) Camp in High Point, N.C.

He also started attending Church of God of Prophecy, where he met and married Gertrude Mae Ashwell on May 8, 1937.

In 1972, Finger began getting his picture made with celebrities and,[13] shortly thereafter, started getting them to autograph his King James Bible at their favorite scripture.

He went on several, 30-day bus trips around the United States and showed up at Hollywood studios at other times to collect photos with celebrities.

John learned how to turn his weaknesses into strengths, even making his toothless mouth his trademark with a personalized license plate on his car of "NO2TH".

Per Terry Salgy, National Walk America Coordinator, it goes to the top fund raiser each year.