His goal is to raise $5000.00 for this worthy cause which is committed to improving the health and fitness of at-risk children. Team for Kids focuses on underserved communities-- places where kids get little or no physical education in or after school.

Team for Kids is made up of adult runners from around the world who pledge to raise critical funds for New York Road Runners Foundation youth programs. These programs currently serve more than 25,000 children each week in 150 New York City schools and community centers, as well as sites in Arizona, California, Florida, Tennessee, Washington DC, and South Africa.

If you would like to help Macaroni reach is fundraising goal by making a donation, please click here:

www.nyrrc.org/cgi-bin/start.cgi/mar-programs/nyrrf/team/2008/donations.htm

You will need to enter Macaroni's last name: "Mayes" and his race number "217195"

Or you may send your contribution to:

Please make checks payable to: "New York Road Runners Foundation." Any amount, larage or small, is welcomed!

To learn more about Team For Kids visit: www.teamforkids.org