Several roads will be closed to the public on Saturday, May 17 for the 3rd Annual Brooke Jackman Run/Walk for Literacy.

The Brooke Jackman 5K Run/Walk for Literacy starts on Larabee Avenue, near the Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School. The runners race up Larabee, to West Main Street to Underhill Road to Mill River Road to Glen Cove Road, and to Planting Fields Road where there is a turnaround. Runners then return to the starting area by going down Glen Cove Road, to Lake Avenue, to West Main Street, to Larabee Avenue.

The map gives an indication of where the streets will be closed off for the race. The run/walk begins at 10:15 a.m. at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School. A one-quarter mile Fun Run for Future Olympians begins at 9:45 a.m. for children 10 and under.

The Brooke Jackman Foundation is a not-for-profit organization created in response to the 9/11 World Trade Center attack that claimed the life of 23-year-old Oyster Bay resident Brooke Jackman. Its mission is to honor Brooke's deep love of reading and interest in helping children by creating and supporting programs enhancing the literacy and self-esteem of children.

Support this important charity and then follow the action directly to the Senator Carl Marcellino/Oyster Bay Chamber of Commerce Health Fair on Audrey Avenue. For more information on the Brooke Jackman Foundation, visit www.brookejackmanfoundation.org.