Douglas County Relay For Life is having an informational meeting for anyone who would like to participate in the annual overnight event that raises awareness about cancer.

The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. March 24 in Meeting Room A at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 325 Maine.

Relay For Life raises funds for the American Cancer Society. It also celebrates cancer survivors, supports current patients and remembers loved ones. The event will take place from 7 p.m. June 12 to 7 a.m. June 13. A new location will be announced at the informational meeting. Previous events have been at Free State High School.

For information or to register for the event, call Stacie Schroeder at 800-359-1025 or e-mail stacie.schroeder@cancer.org.